Happy Hump Day! Here are a few quick hits for today: USA Today did a series called “Sharing in the USA,” examining how Americans give. The articles cover how philanthropy has evolved over the years, how celebrities give, and how the economy is affecting our contributions. You can access the stories here. The Auxiliary Board of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is hosting their “Okto-bear-fest” this Friday, October 17th at Sedgwick’s Bar and Grill (1935 [...]

Spa Week in Chicago kicked off on Monday, and during this fabulous time we have the opportunity to enjoy discounted treatments for $50 at more than 25 area spas and salons. For a listing of participating spas, please visit spaweek.org. Spa Week Media Group, the PR firm responsible for Spa Week, also donates a portion of the proceeds from Spa Week to Cancer and Careers, a resource for working women living with cancer. You have until [...]

Chicago Fashion Focus (our version of Fashion Week) kicks off tomorrow and there will be plenty of events for folks to attend! There will be no shortage of industry workshops, fashion shows, designer meet-and-greets, and parties. With all these events happening, I’ve been crossing my fingers that there would be at least one with a philanthropic twist…AHA! I found it! This Saturday the 4th, the Chicago-based online boutique, Studio-808.com, will host a runway show at [...]

On Sunday September 28th, Imerman Angels and AKIRA present Paradeisos, the 5th Annual Garden of Eden Fashion Show. Since Imerman Angels was founded in 2003, they have partnered with Akira for this event which attracts some of our town’s finest folks! Imerman Angels is one of Chicago’s most recognized charities. It was founded by Johnny Imerman and connects individuals fighting cancer with those who have survived it.  The event is being held at Galleria Marchetti [...]

        I spent the night at my sister’s house so we could do dinner, wine, and “Fashion Rocks!” Fashion Rocks is part-concert, part-fashion show, and 100% fabulous! The show featured performances by Rihanna (favorite performance), Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, and Solange (second favorite performance). Tonight marks the show’s fifth anniversary and all ticket proceeds benefitted Stand Up to Cancer. Stand Up to Cancer is a program of the Entertainment Industry [...]

There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned fashion show to raise funds for a medical center. While some organizations are still learning the ropes of pulling off a successful benefit show, the ladies of the Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center have been at it for over 80 years! This funds raised at year’s 82nd annual show, Silhouettes, will go towards the board’s commitment of $10 million for the development of the Woman’s Board Heart [...]

Prescription Well-Being is giving you another chance at fabulous giving! If you can’t make it out to the CRAVE Chicago Summer Party, the charity is partnering with 1154 LILL Studio, the custom handbag boutique, in a Sample Sale and Warehouse Tour on September 13th. The event will take place at 1154 LILL’s warehouse and guests will have the opportunity to buy sample bags, fabrics, ballet flats, materials (think fabric and beads) and more for 50-75% off. [...]

“What do you crave?” Whatever it is, I’m sure that you can find it at the CRAVE Chicago Summer Party on Sunday, September 7th! This shopping event will feature over 30 vendors featuring handbags, clothing, shoes, jewelry, gifts, so on and so on! Guests will also be treated to the following: Complimentary manicures and pedicures Complimentary makeovers and massages Fashion consultations Hors d’oeuvres, a cash martini bar, and complimentary MGD 64 This event, being held [...]