Wheaton Infant Welfare says thanks

Thank you, Wheaton, for your generous support of Wheaton Infant Welfare's annual luminaria sale. For almost 40 years, you have supported our fundraiser, and we are always thrilled to hear from people truly moved by the sight of almost 25,000 candles softly glowing on Christmas Eve. It is truly a breathtaking expression of our community's caring and unity. We would especially like to thank F.E. Wheaton Lumber Company, Winfield Fuel and Material Co., Danada Jewel, Wheaton Park District and Cosley Zoo for their annual and generous support.

Thank you to the city of Wheaton, churches, neighborhood associations and neighborhood captains who so generously helped further the luminaria tradition: Northside Wheaton, including Blanchard, Gary, Franklin, Harrison, Jefferson, Lincoln, Madison, Main, President, Union, West streets and Wheaton Avenue; the entire Arrowhead neighborhood; Adare Farm; Academy Highlands; Arboretum Circle; Birch Drive; Cantigny Gardens and Museum; Carillion Lakes in Crest Hill; Chelsea Court; Danada East; Danada North; Danada West; Dakota Circle and Brookdale in Naperville.

Also, East Elm, Fairway Estates, Falcon Court, Farnham and Wadsworth, First Presbyterian Church, Foothill Court, Gallant Court, Glen Eagle in Aurora, Golf Lane, High Knob, Hunters Glen, Klein Creek East in Winfield, McCormick Place, Marywood, Muirfield Circle, Orchard Estates, Pheasant Hollow, Pioneer Terrace, Regency Woods in Lisle, River Run in Naperville, Springbrook, Stonebridge Court, Stoddard, Stonehedge, Swan Lake, Waldorth Court, Westhaven, Wheaton Crossing and Yorkshire Woods.

We thank the Virgilio family for lighting city hall each year and we thank Dr. and Mrs. Kolb, and Toms Price for their underwriting support. Proceeds go directly to providing medical care to women and children. Anyone interested in learning how to participate next year, please call Susan Jakubiec at (630) 665-1967.

Celine Lillie, Cathy McLaughlin and Karen Patton

2008 Luminaria co-chairs, Wheaton Infant Welfare