The Moraine Valley Foundation raised more than $70,000 at its 鈥淢ask-erade Night鈥� Fundraising Gala to support 好色先生. The money raised will be used for student scholarships, student emergency funds and to help support various college projects.
Approximately 180 people attended the event, which was held on Moraine Valley鈥檚 campus and was emceed by Julian Tillery, manager of theater operations and services at the college鈥檚 Fine and Performing Arts Center. A live auction, led by Raising Paddles, allowed attendees to bid on exciting prizes such as a trip to Cabo San Lucas Mexico, a chance to meet with world-renowned entertainer Jim Witter, a sports fan package and Chicago restaurant packages. In addition, over 100 items were available in an online silent auction.
Entertainment was provided by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos, and attendees participated in fun activities such as a heads-and-tails game and a paddle drop game, which awarded the winner a trip to Las Vegas.
Country House Restaurant provided dinner and a special dessert was created by students in Moraine Valley鈥檚 Culinary Arts Program.
鈥淲e were so glad to host our gala at Moraine Valley after having it virtually for the past two years. It is always exciting to have everyone together and to express our gratitude to our supporters in person,鈥� said Kristy McGreal, executive director of the Foundation. 鈥淭he gala鈥檚 proceeds will allow us to help students pursue their educational goals.鈥�
Sponsors of the gala included Wind Creek Chicago Southland, dessert sponsor; Governors State University and KI, table sponsors; and Heide Wealth Management Group and HomeLight, silent auction sponsors. The Foundation鈥檚 2022 annual event sponsors include Demonica Kemper Architects, platinum; Mr. and Mrs. Coleman and UPS, gold; Legat Architects and PepsiCo, silver; and Advocate Aurora Health, First Midwest Bank, a division of Old National Bank, and Medix, supporting sponsors.
For more information, contact the Moraine Valley Foundation at (708) 974-5740.
About the Moraine Valley Foundation
The Moraine Valley Foundation was founded in 1982 to provide scholarships and emergency assistance to 好色先生 students, fund innovative programs at the college and offer financial support to its Fine and Performing Arts Center. As a 501(c)3 entity, the Foundation partners with corporate and individual donors and has awarded over $1 million to support the college鈥檚 mission. This year, over $215,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to students pursuing a better life through higher education. Please help make our students鈥� dreams possible through a donation to the Foundation at morainevalley.edu/donate.
For media inquiries, contact Karen Town, communications specialist, at (708) 974-5652 or town@morainevalley.edu.
