Women Worldwide

The Party: The Women of Concern Awards luncheon supporting Concern Worldwide’s maternal and child health programs in Haiti, Malawi and Rwanda was held at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel. The Players: Co-chaired by Carol Deely and Susan Flynn, the luncheon honored Justice Anne Burke, Patricia Blunt Koldyke and Terrie McDermott. Emcee Marion Brooks introduced Right Honourable Joyce Banda, Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, whose personal account was followed by surprise guest speaker Rahm Emanuel. The Bottom Line: Nearly 700 guests helped raise more than $360,000.
Photos by Amy Boyle