NAMI Illinois to Hold Gala

Normally NAMI Illinois does not conduct fundraising events, but late last month the Springfield office received a most interesting phone call. A gentleman was engaged to be married and had booked a big wedding reception at a very nice Chicago area hotel. He also put down a substantial and non-refundable deposit for the reception, the wedding has been canceled and he wanted to donate the event to NAMI IL.

Here are some details about the Gala. It will be on Saturday, July 17 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Rosemont, right across from the Rosemont Convention Center. There will be open bar and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 and a dinner at 7:30. The event will feature a silent auction, a reverse auction, a regular auction and many raffles. The proceeds will go towards continuing education classes.

Tickets are $150, with part of the proceeds going back to the local affiliates. If you buy your tickets from NAMI DuPage, we will receive 20% of the ticket price. To purchase tickets, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the office 630 752-0066.