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Purple Tie Ball

October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Please join us for WINGS 25th Annual Purple Tie Ball! 

New venue this year – Westin Hotel in Rosemont
6100 N River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

6:00pm to 7:00pm, Cocktail Reception
7:00pm to 8:30pm, Dinner and Program
9:00pm to midnight, Bluewater Kings Band 

Dress code: Black tie optional/enchanted garden 

Raise a glass and join us as we honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and celebrate 40 years of life-changing impact through our vital services. We are thrilled to invite you to the 25th annual Purple Tie Ball—an unforgettable evening in support of survivors.

Step into an Enchanted Garden like no other, where wonder and elegance await. The night will feature a vibrant cocktail reception, a delicious dinner and program, an exciting live auction, dazzling raffle prizes, and captivating entertainment—all inspired by the magic of the garden.

We are proud to continue our cherished tradition of presenting the David K. Hill Award to an extraordinary WINGS graduate, whose journey embodies strength, resilience, and hope.

This milestone event promises to be a truly memorable celebration—and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Click here to download the sponsorship packet

Click here for sponsorships and raffle tickets

 

Thank you to our 2025 Host Committee:

Kim Frezados and Shanna Nikolic, Event Co-Chairs
Joanne Castle and Lori Paris, Event Decor Co-Chairs

Juliann Brown
Stephanie Burek
Melissa Canning
Jackie DesMarteau
Kelly Miller
Orna Nielsen
Maggie Pflanz
Ellaine Sambo-Reyther
Becky Sulecki
Kristin Tews
Fiona Theboul

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:

Premier Sponsors
Pat and Vince Foglia

Presenting Sponsors
Rita and John Canning

Lead Sponsors
Melissa and Mike Canning
Kimberly Duchossois
The Frezados, Masius, Rieger Foundation
Cathy and Bill Osborn

Diamond Sponsor
Shanna and Ned Nikolic

Gold Sponsors
BMO
Dawn and Matt Baumann
The Boedecker Foundation
Cynthia and Tom Bridges
KL Klein Gifting Foundation
The Middleby Corporation
Chris and Maggie Pflanz/Enclave of South Barrington

Silver Sponsors
Allstate
Janet Boyle and Family Law Solutions, PC
Dr. David Brambert, Brambert Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Sunitha and Ramana Chamarti
Robert and Kelly Douglass Family Fund
Divine Design & Marketing, Inc
Endeavor Health-Northwest Community Hospital
Identiti
LED Glow Getters
Candice and Joe Lind
Megan and Steve Shebik
Beth and Geoffrey Steel
Wintrust

Angel Sponsors 
Suzie and Roger Bassi
The Beaubien Family
Consumers Credit Union
Cornerstone National Bank & Trust Company
Rebecca and Joe Darr/Laura and Scott Maier
Dan Fries
Riley Haemer
Diane Hill
Martie and Jim Lennon
Mayor Bill and Joane McLeod
Dina Ninfo
Anne Pramaggiore and Michael Harrington
Shawna and Mark Radzik
Renee Burke MD Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery & MedSpa
Darla Swango and Julius Harang
The Sulecki/Goodman Family
Jushbeen Shukla

Print Sponsor
M13 Graphics and Printing 

 

Details

Date:
October 4
Time:
6:00 pm - 11:59 pm