Captain to tell story at hospice fundraiser

Tickets are now on sale for the Welcome Club of the Fox Valley's annual fundraiser at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.

This year's event will benefit Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, a nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by providing the best in compassionate care free of charge to people with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved.

In addition to a silent auction and raffle, the evening will feature keynote speaker Captain Denny Fitch. Fitch was a passenger on United Airlines Flight 232 when catastrophic failure in one of the engines on Flight 232 cut all hydraulic controls in the airplane. He volunteered his assistance to the cockpit, and with Captain Al Haynes and the other two crew members, guided the plane to Sioux City, Iowa. In the crash landing, 112 died. Because of the incredible teamwork and leadership of the men in the cockpit, the control tower, and personnel on the ground, 184 people survived. Fitch is a captivating speaker who uses his own incredible experiences to help audiences understand the importance of relying on other team members to have a successful outcome in both personal and professional situations.

Tickets are available for $65 each or $60 each if purchased as a premium table with eight or 10 people. Seating is limited. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Kay Cass at (630) 443-3078.