Strike a Pose Celebrity Fashion Show to benefit the David DeJesus Family Foundation

A catwalk, the latest fashions, batting averages.  You’ll find all three when current and former Cubs players take to the runway for the first Strike a Pose celebrity fashion show to benefit the David DeJesus Family Foundation  on Thursday, January 17th at the River East Art Center. Kim and David DeJesus will co-chair the event and all funds raised will benefit ALS research, patient care and family support for those afflicted by the disease, a cause near to their hearts.

See Anthony Rizzo, Lindsay and Darwin Barney, Sarah and Kerry Wood and more strut the catwalk with fashion provided by the 900 North Michigan Shops.  Some of Chicago’s hottest restaurants have stepped up to the plate to donate great bites for the night:  Bull and Bear, Chicago Q, RPM Italian, Shaw’s, Wow Bao and dessert by Glazed and Infused (donuts are the new cupcakes).  All the bases are covered with a great auction and DJ Kasper K who will get the crowd dancing post-show.  Single tickets are $250 or reserved seating with table service for four is available for $2,500. For tickets or information, click here. All the cool people will be there…hope to see you there!

-Abby Silverman

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Tickled Pink: Party for a Good Cause Benefiting Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization

The weather may be chilly but things will be heating up at Chicago’s hottest party for a great cause!  Join us on Friday, February 24 for Tickled Pink at the River East Art Center to benefit Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization!

For only $75 guests will enjoy delicious cocktails including signature Tickledtini and top shelf bar along dine on hors d’oeuvres by some of the best dining spots in town including Paramount Events, The Purple Pig, Heaven on Seven, Terzo Piano, Bon Appetite, and Macku Sushi, along with late night pizzas from Homerun Inn Pizza!  Partygoers will also be bumping elbows with Chicago celebrities serving as guest bartenders to the sounds of The Hat Guys and DJ Surami of Fig Media. Plus late night access to The Underground thanks to the very generous Billy Dec. Billy has been such a big supporter of Tickled Pink and one of the reason’s why this party grown so quickly.

Today, everyone has been affected by breast cancer in some way; for me it was my cousin Carrie Kenney.  Carrie was a fun-loving, young woman who was diagnosed at the very young age of 27 and looked to Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization for support.  After she lost her battle in 2004, I was determined to make a contribution to the organization that had given so much to my cousin when she needed it the most.  To date, Tickled Pink has raised over $800,000 for Y-ME and hopes to reach the goal of $1 million by 2013!

Visit www.tickledpinkchicago.com or Tickled Pink on Facebook Page for more details and to purchase tickets.  Hope to see you all there for a party to remember!

-Jodi Fyfe

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