Come together with 400 of our most generous patrons and ardent supporters for an evening of elegant inspiration. Demonstrate your support of our mission of creating opportunities for independence for the disabled and Veteran communities as we celebrate our accomplishments and look to the future. Proceeds benefit The Chicago Lighthouse’s programs for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans.
Reception & Silent Auction: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner, Program & Dancing: 7:30 p.m.
Cocktail Attire
2024 GALA HONOREES
Vince & Patricia Foglia
Beacon of Light Award
Neal Berz | MIS Computer
Light of the Night Corporate Recognition Award
HONORARY GALA CHAIRMAN
Anida Johnson “Cookie” Cohen
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Terri Engelman Rhoads & Shauna Montgomery
CO-HOSTS
Caroline Grossinger
Bruce and Jamie Hague
Dave & Nancy Huber
Marv & Carol Lader
Judy & Ray McCaskey
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Julie Barrish
Eleni & Jimmy Bousis
Cheryl Rhodes Coleman
Judge F. Keith Brown (retired)
Shelley & Bill Farley
The Foster Walsh Family
Audrey Gale
Susan Griffiths Gohl & Jonathan Grabill
Beena and Martin Joseph
Mary & James Lasky
Bonnie Fry Rothman & Michael Rothman
Roni Siegel
Dr. Jeffrey & Tina Weller
Felicia & Kurt Winiecki
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Becca Kaufman Orchestra
If possible, kindly consider check or wire transfer payment for gifts of $5,000+.
Please send payments to:
Chicago Lighthouse
1850 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Event Contact: Jennifer Breslin
About Chicago Lighthouse
Founded in 1906 on Chicago’s West Side, The Chicago Lighthouse has been a pioneer in innovation across the areas of vision care, rehabilitation, education, employment and technology for over 100 years.
Today, The Chicago Lighthouse serves more than 67,000 people each year. As we look forward, we are committed to growing that impact by expanding critical programs, forging collaborative partnerships and creatively approaching the challenges our patients and clients face daily. In just three years, the number of Lighthouse employees has nearly quadrupled with expansion into the social enterprise arena, focused on customer care services. Our nationally prominent low vision clinic has become a world-class example of comprehensive rehabilitation and demonstrates our evolving role as a pioneer in vision care innovation.