Paint the Night Purple personal best – Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association Junior Board hosted its fifth annual Paint the Night Purple event on February 24 at the Revel Fulton Market. More than 900 attendees came together under an ambiance of purple lights illuminating the hope of finding a cure. The event raised over $122,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter – an increase of 30 percent over last year.
The Alzheimer’s Association Junior Board hosted its fifth annual Paint the Night Purple event on February 24 at the Revel Fulton Market. More than 900 attendees came together under an ambiance of purple lights illuminating the hope of finding a cure. The event raised over $122,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter – an increase of 30 percent over last year.
The event, led by co-chairs, Tanya Iovino and Kiki Kouris, gathered young professionals from across Chicagoland for an unforgettable night of lavish hors d’oeuvres, Kendra Scott’s color bar, and dancing to live entertainment by DJ Bill Pollack and headlining Chicago native group, The Boy Band Night. Guests also had the opportunity to win opulent prizes during the raffle and auction, including an autographed Patrick Kane Blackhawks Jersey, a hockey stick and puck signed by the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Tribune Cubs World Series Press Plates, sports tickets, hotel stays, and more. Also featured was the stunning work of Gromeza Floral Design, including centerpieces dedicated to guest’s loved ones, and a “Wall of Reflection” in honor of those living with or lost to Alzheimer’s disease.
Junior Board members
The Illinois Junior Board, consisting of 70 up-and-coming young professionals, was founded in 2011 to engage young professionals through fundraising events, outreach, and advocacy efforts to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Like millions of Americans, Alzheimer’s has touched each one in some way and their work has united many in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
The Boy Band Night;
Paint The Night Purple was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Resolution Media, The Malone Family Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association National Board, and so many more.
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