Saturday, February 6, 2010

Ticket to Paradise - 10th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is hosting its 10th annual fashion show on February 27, 2010. This year’s fashion show "Ticket to Paradise" will be hosted by Ginger Zee of NBC5, and a special guest appearance by Steve Cochran of WGN Radio. Come dressed in your favorite cruise wear! Celebrity guest models include: Ginger Zee of NBC5, Matt Rodewald of NBC5, Bob Love of the Chicago Bulls, Miss Illinois International 2010 Ashley Newman, and Mark Doyle of The Ramova Brothers. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs and services of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. This event is open to the public.



The show will feature fashions for women, men and children. Boutique shopping is from 10:30am – 12noon. A plated lunch will be served at 12noon with the fashion show to follow. A photography booth will be available for you and your guests to capture your favorite cruise memory.

Two tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show, gift certificate for "Wishbone" (located across from Harpo Studio), and a large gift basket filled with an assortment of Oprah's favorite things will be the Grand Raffle's first prize. The second prize will be a portable GPS system and accessories. A Spa basket will be the third prize. Winners do not need to be present to win. In addition to the Grand Raffle, there will be a variety of baskets available for the basket raffle.


There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities available to show your support of the Brain Injury Association. Please consider being a Gold Sponsor ($3,000), Silver Sponsor ($1,500), or a Bronze Sponsor ($750). You can become a Basket sponsor for $100. Please refer to the Sponsor Information Sheet.


Tickets are $50, and a table of 10 is $500. This is a fun way to show your support for the programs and services provided by the Brain Injury Association of Illinois around the state of Illinois.


Tickets and Sponsorships are available for online purchase at www.biail.org. You can also complete the registration form and mail/fax it to the BIA of Illinois office. Please feel free to forward this message to your family, friends, and business associates. For additional information, please call the BIA office at (312)726-5699 or e-mail info@biail.org.
 
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a statewide non-profit organization providing services and programs for children and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. Some of the BIA of Illinois services/programs include: providing information and resources, nationwide toll-free phone line, websites, educational programs and training, camp program, public awareness, injury prevention, advocacy and support groups. The mission of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and research. For more information on the Brain Injury Association of Illinois, contact the office at (312)726-5699, send e-mail to info@biail.org.



Brain Injury Association of Illinois