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Purple Tie Ball
An evening of elegance and purpose awaits at the 26th Annual Purple Tie Ball—a most enchanting affair dedicated to uplifting and supporting survivors of domestic violence. Guests shall find themselves immersed in a night of refinement, compassion, and meaningful impact, where every moment contributes to a cause of the highest importance.
New venue this year: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Dress code: Purple Tie Formal Attire, Masquerade masks most enthusiastically encouraged.
Step into a night of candlelit grandeur, sweeping music, and hidden identities as the evening unfolds into a dramatic celebration of hope. Enjoy a lively cocktail reception, a delicious dinner and program, an exciting live auction, dazzling raffle prizes, and captivating entertainment.
We are also proud to continue our cherished tradition of presenting the David K. Hill Award to an extraordinary WINGS graduate whose journey reflects strength, resilience, and hope.
This promises to be a truly memorable evening—and we look forward to celebrating with you!
Be sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are $350 per person this year and will increase to $375 starting September 1.
Thank you to our 2026 Host Committee:
Event Co-Chairs: Melissa Canning, Kim Frezados, Maggie Pflanz
Event Decor Co-Chairs: Joanne Castle, Lori Paris, Jackie DesMarteau
Juliann Brown
Milena Djankovic
Roxann Giovannini
Orna Nielsen
Ellaine Sambo-Reyther
Beth Horowitz Steel
Kristin Tews
Fiona Theboul
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Pat and Vince Foglia
Presenting Sponsors
Rita and John Canning
Melissa and Mike Canning
Lead Sponsors
The Frezados, Masius, Rieger Foundation
Diamond Sponsors
Cynthia and Tom Bridges
Gold Sponsors
Karen Klein/KL Klein Gifting Foundation
Silver Sponsors
Allstate
William Auriemma and Dolly McCarthy
Janet Boyle and Family Law Solutions, PC
Dr. David Brambert, Brambert Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Dawn and Matt Baumann
Cynthia and Richard Deyhle
Endeavor Health-Northwest Community Hospital
The Horowitz Steel Family Charitable Foundation
Val and Bob Robinson
John and Lori Paris
TLynne and Ben Seyfarth
Megan and Steve Shebik
Angel Sponsors
Riley Haemer
Hausner Foundation
Diane Hill
Imperial Realty
Jennifer Koehler
Mayor Bill and Joane McLeod
J.P. Morgan
Dina Ninfo
Shawna and Mark Radzik
P4 Companies
John and Lori Paris
Alicia and Robert Segal
Darla Swango/Mimosa Unno
Print Sponsor
M13 Graphics and Print