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2008 Gala
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Join us
Saturday, December 13, 2008 for the 29th Annual Chance of a Lifetime Gala,
featuring a very special performance by…
Steve Winwood.



Legendary musician Steve Winwood, is recognized as one of the most popular and beloved entertainers, known for hits such as “Higher Love,” “Roll With It,” “Don't You Know What the Night Can Do,” “Gimme Some Lovin',” and “Dear Mr. Fantasy.” JDRF Illinois is thrilled to offer such outstanding entertainment to our Gala guests! Learn more about Steve Winwood at his website.

The Gala - being held once again at McCormick Place Lakeside Ballroom & Arie Crown Theater - will feature a dinner package and the city's biggest and best live and silent auctions, plus this year's top notch entertainment.

The annual Gala is a great opportunity to help JDRF come closer to a cure for diabetes, while enjoying a wonderful night out. Our goal this year is to raise over $3 million for diabetes research. Your support of this year's Gala will lead us there.

The Gala begins at 5:30 pm and concludes at approximately 11:30 pm. Please click here for details on the evening's activities.

Tickets and Tables Available Now!!!
Be sure to reserve your place early!

Express Check Out
Express Check Out is a fast and easy way to speed up your registration and check out process by allowing you to bypass the cashiering process at the end of the evening and simply pick up your auction items. Don't miss out on this convenient feature for our guests by using the Express Check Out form and sign up now!

Dress
Cocktail or business attire is generally the dress of the evening. See photos of last year's attendees.

Make a Night of It
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place offers a special rate of $119 on Gala night.
Call 800/233-1234 to make your reservation and be sure to mention JDRF.

Additional Questions?
Please contact the JDRF Illinois office at 312/670-0313.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Michelle Paulsen
mpaulsen@jdrf.org

Logistics: Corrie Delevitt
cdelevitt@jdrf.org

Auction: Laci Naber
lnaber@jdrf.org

Table Reservations: Gala Team
galaIL@jdrf.org


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Thanks to our
Chance of a Lifetime
Gala 2008:

Entertainment Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor


Presenting Sponsors







Guest Relations
Sponsor
Volunteer Sponsor
Season Sponsor
Youth Ambassador Sponsor
$15,000+ Sponsors




$10,000+ Sponsors

Kaplan Foundation



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