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WINGS Purple Tie Ball
October 26 @ 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
We are thrilled to announce that the 24th Annual Purple Tie Ball is now SOLD OUT.
Thank you for the overwhelming support! We are looking forward to an evening to support families who are impacted by domestic violence. You can still participate and support the fundraiser by:
- making a donation to the event
- purchase raffle tickets
- join us virtually
For questions, please contact Nikki Katrodia at nkatrodia@wingsprogram.com
WINGS 24TH annual Purple Tie Ball – SOLD OUT
New venue this year – Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
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/winter hues
Raise a glass with us as we commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and celebrate our survivors who are now hopeful, free, and thriving. We are so excited to gather for our 24th annual Purple Tie Ball. Prepare to be amazed as you are transported into a Winter Wonderland like no other. The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner and program, live auction, spectacular raffle prizes, mesmerizing entertainment and winter wonderland inspired surprises. Also, we will continue our tradition of honoring an outstanding WINGS graduate with the David K. Hill award. It is undeniable that this year’s Purple Tie Ball will be a night to remember.
2024 Event Host Committee
Katherine Banich and Shanna Nikolic, Event Co-Chairs
Lori Paris, Decor Chair
Abbi Biondi
Juliann Brown
Melissa Canning
Joanne Castle
Jackie DesMarteau
Terri Greeno
Julie McCauley
Kelly Miller
Maggie Pflanz
Paulina Pieniazek
Ellaine Sambo-Reyther
Becky Sulecki
Kristin Tews
Thank you to our current Sponsors:
Premier Sponsors
Pat and Vince Foglia
Presenting Sponsors
Rita and John Canning
Darr-Ling Sponsors
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP/Terry and Katherine Banich
Melissa and Mike Canning
Kimberly Duchossois
David Herro and Jay Franke
Shanna and Ned Nikolic
Cathy and Bill Osborn
Diamond Sponsors
Beth and Tony Lupo
Gold Sponsors
BMO
Liz and Kent Dauten
Peter and Paula Fasseas Foundation
The Middleby Corporation
Wintrust
Silver Sponsors
Allstate
Dawn and Matt Baumann
Dr. David Brambert, Brambert Chiropractic and Acupuncture
Janet Boyle and Family Law Solutions, PC
Mary Jo Boler
Sunitha and Ramana Chamarti
Jess and Tim Canning
ComEd
Endeavor Health-Northwest Community Hospital
John Glassgow
Ken Gorman
Terri and Tom Greeno, Express Employment Professionals
Identiti
IL State Senator Laura Murphy
Lori and John Paris
Jami and Steve Podjasek
Laura and John Podjasek
The Quinn Family
Ellaine Sambo Reyther and Alex Reyther
Val and Bob Robinson
Renee Burke MD Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery & MedSpa
Megan and Steve Shebik
TLynne and Ben Seyfarth
Alicia and Robert Segal
Eugenia and Thomas Tisbo
Angel Sponsors
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Ashley & Sloane
Dolly McCarthy and Bill Auriemma
Suzie and Roger Bassi
The Beaubien Family
Rebecca and Joe Darr/Laura and Scott Maier
Linda Fox
Dan Fries
Harper College
IL State Senator Cristina Castro
Young Chung
KL Klein Gifting Foundation
Debbie and Robert Herst
Diane Hill
Martie and Jim Lennon
Jefferies/Heather
Mayor Bill and Joane McLeod
The McCauley Marcus Families
Shelby Hasten/Claire Parker
Anne Pramaggiore and Michael Harrington
Pulse Technology
Darla Swango and Julius Harang
The Sulecki/Goodman Family
Stephanie and Jon-Micheal Wheat
In-Kind Sponsors
Jessica and Dan Banakis, M13 Graphics and Printing
Euphoria Design
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