Eddie Cure Epilepsy Benefit 10/15/18 Chicago

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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,373
    Cool!
  • PB11041
    PB11041 Earth Posts: 2,845
    This is a really nice connection to see.  My son Ian had epilepsy.  He passed away June 6, 2017 after a severe seizure and cardiac arrest.

    Thankful to anyone who supports CURE.  As a fan, this is something that feels good to see.
    His eminence has yet to show. 
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,373

    Monday, October 15, 2018 - 5:30pm
    CURE 20th Annual Chicago Benefit
    Aon Ballroom, Navy Pier
    600 E Grand Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611

    Event Overview

    Sponsorship Opportunities   Tickets and Tables   Donate to the Chicago Benefit

    Date and Time
    Monday, October 15, 2018
    5:30 pm | Reception
    6:30 pm | Dinner, Program, and Entertainment

    Location
    Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier
    600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
    Valet and general parking are available

    Reservations Required
    Business Attire

    Featuring
    Musical Performances by Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famers Eddie Vedder and Nils Lofgren and the Star of Chicago’s production of HAMILTON, Miguel Cervantes.

    Headliners

    A 20th anniversary toast by CURE Founder Susan Axelrod, recognizing 20 years of impact and emerging discoveries.

    Spectacular Online Auction Items

    • E-Street Band (Bruce Springsteen, Nils Lofgren, Roy Bittan, Charles Giordano, Patti Scialfa, Garry Tallent, Soozie Tyrell, Stevie Van Zandt, Max Weinberg) signed guitar and 2 tickets to Springsteen on Broadway
    • Trace Atkins signed guitar
    • Eric Church signed guitar
    • Toby Keith signed guitar
    • Keith Richards signed guitar
    • Paul Simon personalized and signed guitar
    • James Taylor signed guitar

    More items to be added. Online bidding opens October 1, 2018.

    Host Hotel Information
    Warwick Allerton – Chicago
    701 N Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60611

    CURE Group Rate for night of 10/14/18: $299 (standard guest room)
    CURE Group Rate for night of 10/15/18: $265 (standard guest room)

    Combining stunning historic architecture from the 1920s Jazz Era with modern features and services, Warwick Allerton - Chicago offers a perfect place to stay while visiting the Windy City. Conveniently situated on iconic Magnificent Mile in the heart of downtown Chicago, this timeless hotel features everything needed for an unforgettable experience, including sophisticated guest rooms and suites, upscale amenities, and close proximity to the area’s top points of interest.

    To make reservations, please use any of the methods listed below and be sure to mention the CURE Room Block:
    Hotel Direct: 312 440 1500 Monday- Friday 6:30AM-6:00PM CST
    Toll-Free: 877 701 8111
    Facsimile: 312 440 1819
    Email: res.chicago@warwickhotels.com
    Online

    Reservations must be made by September 21, 2018.




  • manitouman
    manitouman In My Head Posts: 1,088
    Would love to go to something like this.
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  • bb4packers
    bb4packers Posts: 204
    Not sure what else is going on Chicago that week but hotels are already heavily booked and available rooms really expensive
  • darwinstheory
    darwinstheory LaPorte, IN Posts: 7,364
    My father has epilepsy. It's been very unfortunate watching him get older and regress mentally. All because he was jumping on a bed and fell off when he was 8. 

    I'm thrilled to see Ed spreading his resources to cover yet another charitable cause.
    "A smart monkey doesn't monkey around with another monkey's monkey" - Darwin's Theory
  • SomethingCreative
    SomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,412
    bb4packers said:
    Not sure what else is going on Chicago that week but hotels are already heavily booked and available rooms really expensive
    Maybe people booking for potential cubs playoffs games
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,373
    manitouman said:
    Would love to go to something like this.
    Same here.
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,588
    Miguel Cervantes is an excellent Hamilton. His Daughter has epilepsy and has been very involved in epilepsy charities since coming here summer of 16. Great cause, great entertainment.

  • Sibidy7
    Sibidy7 Posts: 191
    looks like you can buy a ticket for $400.
  • tschav
    tschav Posts: 2,900
    Thanks for the info, looks like an interesting event.
  • Red Burrito
    Red Burrito Posts: 484
    Really looking forward to this benefit... visit with some good friends in Chicago and be apart of a good cause. 
    the sorrow grows bigger, when the sorrow's denied
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,395
    SomethingCreative said:
    bb4packers said:
    Not sure what else is going on Chicago that week but hotels are already heavily booked and available rooms really expensive
    Maybe people booking for potential cubs playoffs games
    I was trying to figure out the Vedder relevance, lol.

    This is great though.  I lost my brother to Epilepsy and I can fully support this.
  • PJWGIII
    PJWGIII Chicago, IL Posts: 811
    I was invited to this today. So so excited! Great cause too.
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    2018: CURE Benefit Show (Chicago - Navy Pier) 10/15

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  • demetrios
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  • tschav
    tschav Posts: 2,900
    I'm surprised that they capped it at $10k, but I guess without a pic of the guitar it's a gamble...
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    PB11041 said:
    This is a really nice connection to see.  My son Ian had epilepsy.  He passed away June 6, 2017 after a severe seizure and cardiac arrest.

    Thankful to anyone who supports CURE.  As a fan, this is something that feels good to see.
    Oh man. I am so sorry to hear this.
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  • Father Hubbard
    Father Hubbard Chicago Posts: 1,670
    Might have to try and figure out a way into this.  Hard to say no when its like a block away, but a little tough financially.
  • tschav
    tschav Posts: 2,900
    Online ticket sales are closed... still debating if the bank can handle it.
  • wwsuicide
    wwsuicide Posts: 1,400
    Hoping and trying to get into the building for this one. 

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