Sip, savor, and celebrate the incredible achievements happening at Easterseals every day. Join us for our premier special event – featuring cocktails, a Michelin-starred chef–curated dinner, a can’t-miss silent auction, and dancing to the high-energy sounds of the Chicago Catz.
 

AGENDA

  • 6:00PM         Cocktail Reception & Auction

  • 7:30PM         Program, Dinner & Dancing         
                        Entertainment by Chicago Catz


The Chicago Catz have been performing (with its original members) for 30+ years. Their polished, soulful sound has earned them prestigious gigs, including President Obama’s Inaugural Ball. Their vocalists are next level, and their musical quality has made them one of the most sought-after bands in Illinois.

About Easterseals:

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley offers comprehensive pediatric outpatient rehabilitation services in the Chicagoland area, providing support to more than 2,900 infants, children, and adults with developmental delays and disabilities.

Services include: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology services, Mental Health, Nutrition, Audiology, an Inclusive Daycare, Diagnostic and Specialty Clinics

Visit our website or contact us at info@eastersealsdfvr.org to receive more information.

 

Award Recipients:

C​rystal Pillar Recipient

Rich Howe
Rich has photographed events for Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley for more than eleven years and has participated in the Photography Exhibition since 2020.

Alviti Changemakers

Brad Serot & Yes We Can Cycling
Team includes: Brad Serot, Ian Murphy, Kevin Collins, Isaac Chinwalla, Andrew Najem, Andy Halik, Michael Berger, Chris Powell, Carson Boneck, Adrian Jaronczyk, Chris Connelly, Eric Nixon, Dylan Nixon, Lianna Nixon, Todd Hankinson, Chris Sczymancyk, Casey VanCampenhout, and Kayla Nixon.

2026 Gala Emcee

Sarah Spain
Emmy & Peabody Award-Winning Sports Journalist

Sarah Spain is an award-winning sports journalist and storyteller, recognized with both Emmy and Peabody honors. With more than 15 years at ESPN, she has built a dynamic career across television, radio, and digital media. She currently hosts the women's sports podcast Good Game with Sarah Spain and is the co-author of Runs in the Family.

Presenting Partners

Lisa & Fred Barbara

Lisa & Fred Barbara

Empowerment Partner

Constellation

Milestone Partner

Katten

Libby & Todd Rieke

Independence Partner

Brad Serot

Pathways.org

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Innovation Partner

ABM

Allied Power

Burns & McDonnell

Energy Solutions

Holtec

Siemens Energy

Westinghouse

Ability Partner

Jim Alviti & Rose Mancini

Jim Alviti & Rose Mancini

Craig & Michele Boroughf

Craig & Michele Boroughf

CFM/VR-TESCO, LLC

Change for Balance

Bill D'Arcy

Bill D'Arcy

Pam & Lee Daniels

Pam & Lee Daniels

Enercon

GE Vernova

Amy Green

Amy Green

Jon & Jennifer Huard

Jon & Jennifer Huard

Christy Noland & Bob Duwa

Christy Noland & Bob Duwa

Old World Quality Foods

Robert Michael Wood Foundation

Corbett Ryan

Corbett Ryan

Sargent & Lundy

Progress Partner

Mutual of America

PNC

Whitt Sturtevant