Carousel fundraiser aids children's charities
A one-of-a-kind fundraising event for three children's charities will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills.
Chicago area civic, business, entertainment and philanthropic leaders will test their carousel riding prowess aboard the Eden Palais, a 19th Century European Salon Carousel housed at the private estate.
Armed only with their cellphones, riders will go round and round, calling to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, The Little Angels Center for Exceptional Care in Elgin and the National Diaper Bank Network.
The Carousel of Possible Dreams, launched six years ago by Festival of Children Foundation, has raised approximately $2 million for more than 65 children's programs through an activity enjoyed by all children - riding a carousel.
The evening will include entertainment, estate tours and a reception.
"The Carousel of Possible Dreams is a fun and innovative way for charities to raise money for immediate needs and bring in new donors to sustain them for long-term success" said Sandy Segerstrom Daniels, founder of Festival of Children Foundation.
"It also allows anybody anywhere to participate at any level. You don't have to be a philanthropist to make a difference. Together, dreams are possible."
For more information, go to www.festivalofchildren.org.