Fundraiser in Inverness to benefit Palatine girl fighting brain cancer

Posted September 26, 2011 12:00 am

Submitted by Rosie Colucci Benefit Fund

A fundraiser benefiting Rosie Colucci, a 7-year-old Palatine girl fighting brain cancer, will take place from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness.

A Benefit for Rock Star Rosie will directly support her care and treatment.

The event will include food, DJ, raffles, auctions, kids activities, makeovers and more. Admission is $18 for adults, $7 for ages 6 to 14 and free to kids 5 and under.

Rosie's mom, JoAnne, said her daughters' efforts have inspired hundreds to give more than $300,000 for Children's Memorial Hospital, Children's Tumor Foundation, Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, SuperSibs! and other groups.

For more information or to buy tickets online, visit research4rosie.com.

Checks are payable to the Rosie Colucci Benefit Fund, Attn: Corina Bande, Harris Bank, 50 N. Brockway St., Palatine, IL, 60067.

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