News Release: Oak-Leyden's 26th Annual Benefit for People with Disabilities

OAK-LEYDEN’S 26th Annual Benefit to Support Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Join us for Oak-Leyden’s 26th Annual Benefit We’ve Got Great Taste to support children and adults with developmental disabilities. This event will be held at the 19th Century Club at 178 N. Forest Ave. Oak Park, IL., on Saturday, Nov. 16th, from 6:30pm-10:30pm. Tickets are $95 per person.

Madeline Strand and Riley Edmunds assisted in starting a lemonade stand River Forest in 2011 in memory of 9/11. Twelve years later, Strand and Edmunds, along with many others from the 700 Block of Bonnie Brae, plus supporters across the surrounding communities, have raised a total of over $100,000. This year, the Annual 9/11 Charity LemonAid Stand raised $31,000 for Oak-Leyden Developmental Services’ Early Intervention Program to build a playground for children’s therapy. Strand and Edmunds will be awarded Oak-Leyden’s Community Youth Leadership Award at our Annual Benefit.

This event is sure to be an enjoyable evening featuring tasting stations: Beer paired with mini burgers, bourbon paired with black peppercorn beef skewers, and wine with margarita flatbread. Hors d'oeuvres, a scrumptious buffet and an open bar will also be available, thanks to food and drink sponsor Cucina Paradiso.

Cara Carriveau, the evening host for REWIND 100.3fm, will be the Master of Ceremonies for a night of music, awards, raffles, auctions, and even a photo booth. This is the perfect opportunity to get unique, one-of-a-kind holiday presents for your loved ones! Some of the exciting items available will include an autographed football from Chicago Bears’ player Matt Forte, tickets for a Chicago Blackhawks game in the third row at center ice, signed Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp jersey personalized to winner, and even an autographed Fender Bullet Start Electric Guitar signed by Taylor Swift.

To purchase event tickets or to donate an item for our raffle or silent auction, contact us at (708) 524-1050 ext. 102. To view the full schedule for the night, or to buy your tickets online, visit http://www.oakleyden.eventbrite.com.

Oak-Leyden's many programs have been helping children and adults with developmental disabilities meet life's challenges and reach their highest potential for over 56 years. We offer Community Integrated Living Arrangements, Children's Services' programs, and programs in Developmental Training and Supported Employment. For more information, visit oak-leyden.org.