Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon - February 21, 2009

Join the Brain Injury Association of Illinois for a fun and fashion filled day at the Drury Lane Theatre on February 21, 2009. Boutique shopping begins at 10:30. The luncheon is at 12 noon with the "Sweet Escape" fashion show to follow at 1:15pm. Fashion Show tickets are $50 per person. Purchase a table of 10 for $500, and bring your family and friends. Ticket purchase forms can be found on the website, www.biail.org.
Ginger Zee of NBC5 will be our guest host and model for the show. Some of this year's fashions include, Etcetera, Coldwater Creek, Peaches, Gymboree, Janie & Jack, and others. Hats by LeSure will be on this year's runway. We have a variety of boutiques for your shopping pleasure prior to the luncheon and show.
Grand Raffle tickets can be purchased prior to the show, and on the day of the show. Grand Raffle winners do not need to be present to win.
Tickets: 6 for $25.00, or $5 per ticket. The Grand Raffle prizes are:
1st Prize - The Sweet Escape
Plan your sweet escape with a $500 cash prize
2nd Prize - Oh the Places You'll Go!
Escape to the road with a portable GPS system, travel planner, coffee and coffee mugs
3rd Prize - Ticket to Paradise
Experience paradise with a spa basket. Basket includes spa package, luxurious robe, wine and candles
A Basket Raffle will also be available in the Boutique Shopping area. Guests can purchase basket raffle tickets and choose what basket they would like to try and win. The baskets are valued at $100 or more. Basket sponsors can provide a basket contribution or contribute $100 towards a basket sponsorship.
Create a travel destination memory with a photo at the show. Guests will be able to purchase a photo for $10 (3 copies for $20) at their destination of choice. Destination photo scenes include: The Great Wall of China, The Eiffel Tower, New York City, the South Pacific, and The Great Pyramids.
Fashion Show sponsorship opportunities are available:
Gold Sponsor - $3,000
Silver Sponsor - $1,500
Bronze Sponsor - $750
Please visit the website, www.biail.org for sponsorship information, or contact the office for sponsorship opportunities.
The annual fashion show and luncheon is a fun way to show your support of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. The proceeds from this event allow us to provide programs and services to children, adults and families around the state. Please consider supporting the BIA of Illinois with your participation at this year's "Sweet Escape" fashion show and luncheon.

14th Annual Golf Outing and Awards Dinner

Please join us on Thursday, June 19th at the Highland Park Country Club. The golf course is in Highland Park, Illinois. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30am, and the shot gun start will be at 1pm. It will be a scramble format. Bob Love of the Chicago Bulls will be joining us for the day. Following the afternoon of golf, join us in the clubhouse for the cash bar, silent auction, and awards dinner. Golf registration and sponsorship information can be found on our website, www.biail.org

This event benefits the many programs and services of the Brain Injury Association.