The opulent decor fit perfectly in The Ritz-Carlton Chicago ballroom.
The opulent decor fit perfectly in The Ritz-Carlton Chicago ballroom.
Stephanie and Freddie Brzozowski
Stephanie and Freddie Brzozowski
Guests sampled small bites during cocktail hour.
Guests sampled small bites during cocktail hour.
Carl and Amanda Ivanelli
Carl and Amanda Ivanelli
Kate Marnell, Tina Weller and Chris Marnell
Kate Marnell, Tina Weller and Chris Marnell
Kim Williams and Jill Biegansky
Kim Williams and Jill Biegansky
Jill Sunderson and Julie Sutton
Jill Sunderson and Julie Sutton
THE PARTY More than 560 guests joined Wellness House at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago to fete the organization’s 25th anniversary and the unveiling of its Wellness Beyond Walls campaign, a new initiative to extend the organization’s reach into communities where cancer support is needed. THE PEOPLE Honorary guests included lifetime trustee Fred Krehbiel, former NBA pro Desmond Mason and 16-year-old Meagan Mitchell, who shared a touching story of how Wellness House provided help to her family following her mother’s cancer diagnosis. THE PINNACLE Attendees bet high on top-tier auction prizes, including a seven-night getaway to Maui’s Honua Kai Resort & Spa and VIP tickets to the Andrea Bocelli concert, all of which helped raise nearly $800,000. The crowd then took to the dance floor with a special performance by American singer and songwriter John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting—a lively end to a successful evening. –Photos by Marcello Rodarte
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