Local charity benefit helps children and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities
Tinley Park, IL, Oct. 21, 2015 - The Caritas Society, the official auxiliary of the St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation, is hosting its 63rd annual Caritas Benefit "Ice Castles" at the United Club in Soldier Field on Nov. 14.
Caritas Society and St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation are excited to be presenting two awards that Saturday evening. The first is Humanitas Award recipient which recognizes an individual who represents a role model for society by creating positive social growth in both their public and private life. The 2015 Humanitas Award recipient will be Thomas F. Shirey for his support and advocacy to St. Coletta's of Illinois for many years.
The second award that will be given is the Crystallus Award which recognizes an individual who has excelled in consistent and ongoing involvement with programs for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities through education, medicine, philanthropy, research, social service administration or advocacy.
The recipient of the 2015 Crystallus Award will be Dr. Brian Chicoine, the cofounder of the Adult Down Syndrome Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Honorees and guests attending will enjoy a radiant evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing to the Al Solfia Orchestra, live and silent auctions, and a raffle drawing.
Funds raised by this event will help individuals with special needs sparkle at St. Coletta's. As they learn new skills, build friendships, and live and work in the community, St. Coletta's of Illinois gives people with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportunity to lead spectacular lives. The participation of our guests will make a positive contribution in elevating the lives of our people with special needs as their futures glisten as bright as ice castles.
The Caritas Society was founded in 1952 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to render support through service and contribution of funds to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides support and funding for special needs individuals in the areas of: residential care, educational programs, medical care, religious and pastoral care, vocational services, and specialized facilities.