Ela Township 55+ hosts Celebration of Life Fashion Show

Posted May 20, 2018 11:00 pm

Tim Carter

Lake Zurich, IL -

Ela Township 55+ hosted it's second ever Celebration of Life Fashion Show and Luncheon this past Sunday, May 20. This multi-faceted event raised awareness and funding to help the fight against cancer. For the fashion show portion of the event - the models, all are currently fighting, or have won the fight against cancer.

In addition to the Fashion Show and Luncheon, guests participated in a silent auction, 50/50 split-the-pot and had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for various gift baskets. Over 60 gift baskets were donated from Ela 55+ members, residents and local businesses.

A total of $6,069 was raised. All proceeds were donated to Purple Plunge of Lake Zurich, which is focused on helping local families affected by cancer. "Thank you to everyone who volunteered and contributed to making this event a fabulous success!" said Susan Dillon, Director of Adult and Senior Services at Ela Township.

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