SLSF Gold Medal Fashion Show Celebrates 30 Years

Rolling Meadows, IL: Children and adults with disabilities will hit the runway and model the latest fashions at the 30th annual Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF) Gold Medal Fashion Show, to be held on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the The Stonegate Conference & Banquet Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 11% of individuals within each community have some type of disability. The Gold Medal Fashion Show celebrates the abilities of these individuals, while raising the funding necessary to provide safe, accessible and inclusive recreation within their communities.

SLSF is the fundraising arm of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), which provides recreational programs and services for children and adults with disabilities throughout 17 northwest suburban Park District communities. Through over 2,000 day camps, athletics, cultural arts, special events and recreational programs, individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to have fun, make friends, be included, go new places, learn new things and celebrate their lives. The event is expected to draw over 600 attendees and funds will support NWSRA scholarships, inclusion services, athletics, accessible transportation, programs and more.

SLSF President Tracey Crawford stated that due to the support of so many attendees of the Gold Medal Fashion Show, this "translates into extra scholarships, safer vehicles, more support for Lightning athletes, better adapted equipment, and quality inclusion opportunities for individuals to recreate within their home park district programs."

The event is sponsored by local businesses including the Daily Herald, with clothing provided by Formally Modern Tuxedo and JC Penney. Tickets are $65/person which includes lunch, entertainment, access to raffles and more. For more information or to register, visit www.slsf.me or contact Megan O'Brien at (847) 392-2848, ext. 267 or email megano@slsf.me.