23.05.12
On Nov. 12, The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation (UCCRF) Women’s Board held its 45th annual Grand Auction and Gala, “Avant Garde” at the Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago.
Mirrors, floating candles and sleek white walls welcomed four hundred fifty guests to the party whose theme underscored the innovative, visionary, and cutting-edge work conducted on a daily basis at The University of Chicago. The ballroom itself was transformed into a contemporary oasis complete with spandex-covered mirrored tables.
The live auction featured an exquisite platinum and diamond drop pendant necklace from Tiffany’s Legacy Collection, a trip to London and Paris that included 5,000 euro shopping spree at Ralph Lauren sponsored by American Airlines and Ralph Lauren, trips to Turkey, China and the British Virgin Islands, an overnight stay for 5 couples at the Ambassador East, complete with dinner at the Pump Room and a golf trip to Bandon Dunes, sponsored by American Airlines and Sentient Jet.
Source: Barrington Courier-Review