The 20th annual Gift of Sight Gala benefitting Eversight, was held on June 28 at The Peninsula Chicago on a perfect “summer chic” evening. More than 100 attendees helped raise much needed funds to support the restoration of sight. Guests sipped on drinks from the “Flamingle” bar hosted by MyEyeDr., enjoyed a delicious assortment of authentic Chicago neighborhood food, and danced to music by DJ Apollo Xo. The exclusive silent auction included trips to Shanghai and Hong Kong. The 20th annual event was co-chaired for the second year by Candace Jordan and Michael Caputo and honored local philanthropist Marco A. Foster (2018 “Visionary”) and renowned cornea surgeon Dr. Elmer Y. Tu (2018 Gift of Sight Honoree). Eversight helps restore sight and prevent blindness through the healing power of donation, transplantation and research. To learn more about their programs, upcoming events, and how you can help visit eversightvision.org.
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Auxiliary Board
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Beth Spadafore and Softia Damianos of MyEyeDr.
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Bethany Florek and John Robak
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Co-chairs Michael Caputo and Candace Jordan pose with 2018 Visionary honoree Marco A. Foster.
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Co-chairs and honorees pose with a flower girl provided by Zzazz Productions
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Craig Hogan, Rudy Zavala, and Greg Hyder
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Diana Makina and 2018 Visionary honoree Marco A. Foster
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Diana Makina and Marco A. Foster
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Don Drapeau and Michael Kutza
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Dr. Larry Ulanski and Dr. Charlotte Joslyn
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Dr. Randy Epstein and Dr. Linda Katz
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Event co-chair Candace Jordan and her husband Chuck
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Eversight President Dave Bosch and Vice President of Partner Relations Diane Hollingsworth
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Flower Girl
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Greg Hyder and Victor Zzarroli
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Guests enjoyed drinks from the “Flamingle” bar hosted by MyEyeDr.
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Guests enjoyed food stations with samplings from Chicago neighborhoods.
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Guests enjoyed music by DJ Apollo Xo.
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Highboy
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Irma Bates, Neil Precillo, Angie Bates, and Ken Bates
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John Robak, Mary Ann Kern, Bethany Florek, and Heinz Kern
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Jonathan Grabill and Susan Gohl
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Kevin and Andrea Kovach
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Lauren Menton and Mark Allen
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Left to right: 2018 Gift of Sight honoree Dr. Elmer Y. Tuco, co-chairs Candace Jordan and Michael Caputo, and 2018 Visionary honoree Marco A. Foster
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Max Methling and Katherine Kelley enjoy the “Eye Candy” bar provided by MyEyeDr.
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Members of the Eversight Auxiliary Board Alex Sadowski, Beth Frenzer, and Stephanie Lallas
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Nina Mariano, Susanna Homan, and Liza Sweitzer
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Sari Kovitz and Lauren Pappas
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The 20th Annual Gala honored Dr. Elmer Y. Tu for his work as a cornea surgeon, pictured here with his family.
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The ballroom at The Peninsula was decorated in a “summer chic” theme.
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Victor Mitchell and Tony Abruscato enjoying the evening.
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