Upcoming Events at theWit Hotel
Sat Nov 15, 8:00 PM - Sat Nov 15, 8:00 PM
theWit Hotel
201 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Community: Lakeview
Description
Concern Worldwide will hold its annual Thanks for Giving Gala on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at theWit Hotel, 201 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601. This event is hosted by the Concern Leadership Network, an affiliated grou
Event Details
More than 250 guests attend this event and enjoy an evening of dancing and music by DJ Matt Roan, delicious food and open bar generously donated by Diageo, Lagunitas Brewing Company and Goose Island. The emcee for the evening is Kevin Grace from HGTV's Design Star, Windy City Live's "Kevin Grace, Save My Space" and now Set Designer for The Steve Harvey Show. The event will feature a raffle with prizes including two passes to WXRT’s private concert series. Other items include sports tickets, Jet Blue airline tickets, spa gift cards and more! The Concern Leadership Network Steering Committee co-chairs are Molly McShane and Brittany Siciliano.
2014 Spirit of Concern Award
This year, the Concern Leadership Network has selected Ethan Austin, Co-founder and President of GiveForward, to receive the 2014 Spirit of Concern Award. Annually at the Gala, an individual is honored who is using their talent, vision and voice to bring attention to the plight of those in need. Through GiveForward, Ethan Austin is dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives. He has meshed technology and transparency together in a platform that raises significant funds to help people with medical fundraising. www.giveforward.com
Funds raised from the 2014 Thanks for Giving Gala will support Concern’s emergency response programs that help refugees in South Sudan. Since December 2013, the humanitarian situation of South Sudan has deteriorated due to a civil war. Experts now anticipate an approaching famine in the region. Concern is focused on providing emergency food assistance and access to food to prevent malnutrition and disease, and has identified the following top priorities: camp management, food, health, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection and coordination of refugees.
Tickets are $125 and are on sale now at www.concernusa.org For sponsorship information please contact Kim Majewski at 312.431.8400 or kimberly.majewski@concern.net.
2014 Spirit of Concern Award
This year, the Concern Leadership Network has selected Ethan Austin, Co-founder and President of GiveForward, to receive the 2014 Spirit of Concern Award. Annually at the Gala, an individual is honored who is using their talent, vision and voice to bring attention to the plight of those in need. Through GiveForward, Ethan Austin is dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives. He has meshed technology and transparency together in a platform that raises significant funds to help people with medical fundraising. www.giveforward.com
Funds raised from the 2014 Thanks for Giving Gala will support Concern’s emergency response programs that help refugees in South Sudan. Since December 2013, the humanitarian situation of South Sudan has deteriorated due to a civil war. Experts now anticipate an approaching famine in the region. Concern is focused on providing emergency food assistance and access to food to prevent malnutrition and disease, and has identified the following top priorities: camp management, food, health, water, sanitation and hygiene, protection and coordination of refugees.
Tickets are $125 and are on sale now at www.concernusa.org For sponsorship information please contact Kim Majewski at 312.431.8400 or kimberly.majewski@concern.net.
