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Heart of Mercy NEWSLETTER Spring 2011 Misericordia Family Festival Dreams Do Come True - September 11, 2011 Save the date for a fabulous day of live entertainment, food, drinks, auctions, raffles, games and more! The Family Fest brings together thousands of Misericordia’s family members, friends and neighbors for a fun and exciting day that has turned into our largest fundraising event. Misericordia’s Family Festival takes place 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, on Misericordia’s campus at 6300 N. Ridge Avenue in . (Corner of Ridge and Devon) Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors. Discounted tickets are available through August 20. Please use the enclosed ticket ordering form or call 773-273-2766 for more information. *S&C Electric is generously providing free parking for fest-goers, which can be accessed off , just east of Ridge. A trolley to the fairgrounds will be available.

VOLUNTEER! Volunteers are essential to the success of the Family Fest. Contact Theresa Rooney at 773-273-4161 or [email protected] to learn how you can help! ! CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP! Sponsorship accounts for the majority of funds raised at Family Fest. Excellent visibility at the Fest, ad space in the program book and complimentary tickets are just a few of the benefits of corporate sponsorship. Contact Father Jack Clair at [email protected] or 773-273-4165 to learn how your family or company can become involved.

CAR & CASH RAFFLES! Organized by Pauline Greco and her fabulous committee, the cash raffle offers a top prize of $50,000, with additional prizes between $15,000 and $500. Tickets are $100, and only 3,000 tickets are available. Buy your ticket before July 21 to get an extra chance in the Early Bird Drawing! Enter the car raffle to win a car compliments of Jerry Gleason & Andy Francis of Evergreen KIA. Tickets are $50, or 3 for $100. To enter, please call 773-273- 4147 or mail your check to Misericordia, Attn: Cash/Car Raffle, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660. *Post office regulations do not allow Misericordia to send raffle ticket stubs by mail, but Misericordia will contact you with the ticket number. The stubs can be picked up at the Family Fest if you would prefer to have the actual stub. If you are the lucky winner of either raffle, you are not required to be present or have the stub in hand to claim your prize. Show Misericordia some Lovie! The game plan: Wednesday, June 15, 2011, Bears fans will huddle at the Jean Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia. The starting line-up will include Chicago Bears Head Coach Lovie and wife MaryAnne Smith. Game NEW WAY TO GIVE! time is 6:30 pm. The half-time show will include cocktails, hors Text MIS to 25383 d’oeuvres, pep talk and Q&A with to make a $5 donation to the Coach! You can be part of the Misericordia and enter into a team for $150 and cheer on monthly raffle for fabulous prizes Misericordia with Lovie! To get tickets, please email or call Kevin Connelly like U2 tickets, 2 roundtrip ([email protected] or 773/273/4167). We would like to extend our eternal airline tickets! Through 2011, gratitude to Lovie and MaryAnne for being the Honorary chair-couple and sponsor of your text donation will be the Artist in All event as well as donating tickets for Bears’ home games to “Lovie’s matched 100% by the Lauren Crew” - also known as the Bears Fans who live at Misericordia. Rafferty Family. Stay tuned for Pictured above: Lovie with Edmund, Joe (part of Lovie’s Crew) and Bernadette Boyle. more opportunities to win! Dear Friends, Recently, a Federal Government Agency, funded by taxpayers’ money, has publicly stated that a priority of theirs is to close all congregate facilities for persons with developmental disabilities. Whether they would admit it or not, this would include Misericordia, the Heart of Mercy Center. As any of you who have taken the tour of Misericordia know, the response is always that we should be the “model” for the entire country. Our philosophy is that we are not the only way to share life with persons with disabilities, but a very legitimate way. One great advantage which is ours is that we provide a full continuum of care. We have Mc Auley Skilled Nursing Home for the profoundly disabled, medically involved persons and seven homes in the neighborhood for the most able-bodied residents. There are twenty other residential areas available on the campus serving the needs of non-ambulatory as well as ambulatory persons of varied cognitive skills. Perhaps, our greatest asset is our 31 acre, beautiful campus, where most of the residential houses are located. This includes a chapel, community center, residents’ social center, greenhouse and gardens, an aquatic center with a fitness room, a day program building, gymnasium, laundry, kitchen, baking and packaging area, an art center, and our Greenhouse Inn Restaurant. The campus also serves 150 families in an outreach program for persons living in their own homes. When you come to our campus, you are coming to the “home” of most of our residents. Even for those who live in our neighborhood homes, the campus is truly the center of their lives. Some do have outside employment but this is usually for 2 or 3 days a week and for 2 or 3 hours. Outside employment is very difficult to find especially in our present economy. We must create our own jobs and we do this by utilizing the resources of our campus. Our 600 residents (mostly adults) live good lives. They are happy people who know they are loved and challenged, each according to their unique potential. Their families are grateful, for all any parent wants is for their child (disabled or not) to be living a fulfilled life surrounded by people who respect them as unique persons. We all recognize that our children/adults can’t create a good world for themselves but once it is theirs, they become the gift givers. At Misericordia, we all feel privileged to be able to share life with such beautiful people as our residents. They teach us daily that in their weakness, they are strong. How many of us could/would accept the limitations which are theirs and still rejoice in the goodness of our world? They call us forth, on a daily basis, to be more loving and compassionate. How blessed we are that God has permitted all of us at Misericordia to be so called! Every single day we know our Society is a better place because there is a home called “Misericordia”. And also we know that you, our family and friends, would shout to the mountaintop if any government agency tried to close our home. Let’s remind them they are “servants of the people” and not autocratic entities unto themselves. Thank you and God bless.

Sincerely,

Sister Rosemary During the 2011 Major State Representatives League Baseball season, the Tom Morrison and Chicago Cubs are teaming Dennis Reboletti up with Chicagoland non- (pictured with Father profit organizations to Jack Clair and Sister provide funding and Rosemary Connelly) awareness. Chicago Cubs after their tour of Charities will donate $2 to Misericordia. Misericordia from each ticket sold to the Cubs game Misericordia thanks the following officials for taking on June 28 when the code time from their busy schedules to visit Misericordia and HOME is used at the time learn more about the issues facing people with of purchase. The more fans developmental disabilities in Illinois. that purchase tickets using WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF Bill Daley the link and code below, the more charitable donations will go to us. Enjoy Cubs baseball and support a cause close to your U.S. SENATORS Richard Durbin, Mark Kirk heart! U.S. REPRESENTATIVES Judy Biggert, Luis Gutierrez, George To purchase tickets for 6/28 visit: Miller (CA), Peter Roskam, Janice Schakowsky http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/ticketing/charitydays.jsp GOVERNOR Password: HOME FORMER MAYOR OF CHICAGO Richard M. Daley Irish American Hall of Fame ATTORNEY GENERAL Lisa Madigan SECRETARY OF STATE The mission of the Irish American Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of Irish STATE COMPTROLLER Judy Barr Topinka Americans to society in the areas of Arts & Humanities, STATE TREASURER Dan Rutherford Business & Industry, Public Service, Sports, Religion, STATE SENATE PRESIDENT Education and Science. A national body of distinguished individuals representing academia, government and Irish- STATE SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER affiliated organizations from around the voted STATE SENATORS Maggie Crotty, Susan Garrett, , on the candidates in December 2010 and January 2011.Our , , , Ed Maloney, John very own Sister Rosemary Connelly was chosen in the field Millner, , Matt Murphy, Carol Pankau, Jeff of Religion from more than 300 nominees received from Schoenberg, , , Louis Viverito around the world. STATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE Michael Madigan Winners were inducted into the Irish American Hall of STATE HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER Tom Cross Fame at a Black Tie Awards Gala on Saturday, May 14, STATE REPRESENTATIVES Patricia Bellock, Maria Antonia 2011 at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North Berrios, James Brosnahan, Dan Burke, Franco Coladipietro, Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630. Michael Connelly, John D’Amico, Monique Davis, , , Mary Flowers, Greg Harris, LOVED ONES , Louis Lang, Joe Lyons, Sidney Mathias, Karen May, Michael McAuliffe, Kevin McCarthy, Deborah REMEMBERED Mell, Thomas Morrison, Rosemary Mulligan, Elaine Nekritz, When people request donations Harry Osterman, Dennis Reboletti, Angelo “Skip” Saviano, to Misericordia when a loved Art Turner one dies, we are touched that COOK COUNTY TREASURER Maria Pappas they thought of our children and COOK COUNTY SHERIFF Tom Dart adults during that time. We are COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS John Daley, , grateful for the gifts received Bridget Gainer, Liz Gorman, Joseph Mario Moreno, Pete and we show our appreciation Silvestri, Larry Suffredin by having the name of the deceased person engraved on a CHICAGO ALDERMEN James Balcer, Edward Burke, Walter small plaque which is added to the Memorial Wall in the Burnett, Jr., Robert Fioretti, Margaret Laurino, Joe Moore, Friendship Walk in our Administration Building 9subject to Patrick O’Connor, Frank Olivo, Matt O’Shea, , minimum donation total). For information about our Michael Zalewski Memorial program, please call the Memorial Department METRO WATER RECLAMATION PRESIDENT 773-273-4136. Terrence J. O’Brien Well here we are - it’s that time of year Get your comfy shoes - Candy Days is here. Yep all of this for the pennies and dimes That do so much in these toughest of times To provide the beauty and comfort and grace That put Misericordia ahead of the race. When I stand before Peter this story I’ll tell Sister wanted me to so out there I went 2 days in April, candy, apron and can I was sent Asking kindly for donations from young and old Been out there with the snow, sleet and cold. “Are you kiddin me” St. Peter will say “You go straight in, your dues you did pay!”

Thank you all for making Candy Days 2011 amazing. Special thanks to Jelly Belly Candy Company for their generous support and to Gregg Hartemayer for bringing new life to Candy Days with his creativity. We will know the total by the next newsletter! The hottest tee-time in town will be Tuesday, July 19 at the Knollwood Club in Lake Forest. The Heart Links Golf Outing, open to both men and women, features 18 holes of golf (including cart and caddy), tee prizes, lunch and snacks on the course, an exclusive cash raffle and cocktail party with a buffet and open bar. $2,800 per foursome or $700 per golfer. If golf isn’t your cup of tee, you can choose to attend the cocktail party by itself for $100. The Misericordia Heartzingers To get involved as a sponsor, golfer, party-goer or to performed the National Anthem at enter the cash raffle, please contact Hugh Connolly at Cellular Field. Thank you to the White 773-273-3036 or [email protected]. Sox Organization for this honor and for Walgreens and Misericordia - it’s in the BAG! providing seats to enjoy the game! Walgreens is partnering with Misericordia to create a reuseable/recyclable bag featuring artwork created by our residents that will be available in Walgreens’ stores nationally! Artist In All The best part? YOU have a say in what artwork is on the bag. Vote for your favorite design online at misericordia.org. Voting will kick off at the Artist in All Event on May Art 18 and conclude on May 31. Stay tuned to find out which artwork won and where you aficionados can get your bag! flocked to the Modern Wing Save the Date! Join Coach Mike of the Art Ditka and 500 of Misericordia’s Institute of BUMS GOLF OUTING your fellow Chicago on golfers at Olympia PURCHASE YOUR HEARTS & Wednesday, Monday, June 13, 2011 Fields and FLOUR BAKERY GOODS HERE! May 18 for Olympia Fields (North & South) Flossmoor & Flossmoor Country Clubs Pritzker Park Farmer’s Market the Artist in Country Clubs on Golf, Brunch/Dinner, All exhibition Cocktails, Live Auction, (corner of State & Van Buren) Door Prizes and more! June 13, for the Tuesdays, June 14 - September 27 and auction, organized by the annual Misericordia Siblings Association. Misericordia Daley Plaza Farmer’s Market The event, generously sponsored by Bums Golf (corner of Washington & Dearborn) Northern Trust Bank and Honorary Outing. A Thursdays, May 12 - October 20 Chairs Lovie and MaryAnne Smith, contribution of $600 or $2,400 per foursome featured over 150 works of art will cover all of the expenses for the day Is that Jimmy on created by the residents who including breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, the ZAMBONI?! participate in Misericordia’s Art golf, golf cart and a fabulous door prize. A live Yep! Thanks to Programs, Art Therapy and auction will feature incredible golf get-aways, Mario Donato, Recreation classes. Special thanks to sporting event packages and more! two Misericordia Event Chairs Kelly Burgess Mayer, Sponsorships are available. Congratulations to residents attended Caren Anderson and Debbie Lasch- the 2011 BUM of the Year, Mark Figliulo. If the Hawks game in April AND got Crane and Advisory Board Member you are interested, please contact Kevin the best SEAT in and Sibling Bill Meyer. Connelly at [email protected] or 773- the house! 273-4167. In Memory of The practice of asking for donations to a favorite charity to commemorate the death of a loved one is very thoughtful. In the past few months, such requests have resulted in donations that benefit Misericordia. We thank those benefactors and their families, and respectfully ask that you remember them in your thoughts and prayers. Florence B. Balcerak; Patricia M. Barnefield; Anna M. Bending; Joseph F. Bruckner; Michael Elliott Chapman; Thomas S. Collins, Jr.; Tom P. Conway; John W. “Jack” Coon; Mary Christine Cross-Wentland; Richard A. Deavers; Jack Smith Dominy; Denis A. Dunne; George Eck, Sr.; John Thomas Farrell, Jr.; Mary C. Fasth; Bryan Thomas Gibbs; George J. Goggin; Norine M. Golden; Roger Douglas Greer; George Thomas Halm; Marion R. Hansen; Constance Brunell Hartnett; Virginia “Ginny” T. Hayden; Robert Charles Huening; Richard L. Joutras; Dorothy Kacucewicz; Marion Mazzeffi; Martha E. McCall; Bartholomew T. “Bart” Murphy; Marilyn L. Nietopiel; Monica Cunningham O’Brien; Roseann P. O’Brien; Michael Paul Patarazzi; Felix Pehr; Thomas M. “Tiger” Perkins; Susan Rae Persin; Rose Mary Popp; Betty Ann Quinn; Josefina P. Reidl; Mary Rohen; Patrick J. Scott; Terry Smith; Lynn Stone; Nancy A. Stone; Lorraine C. Studin; Mary Jean Wendell; Elaine Winans; Jonathan L. “Jack” Winans; Chester D. Wydra Sweet Home Chicago...City of the Big Shoulders "Da Mare" Richard M. Daley, longest serving mayor in Chicago history, spoke to more than 300 people including a plethora of Illinois elected officials, who had gathered at The Jean Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia in January. Daley shared his experiences at the helm of the great city of Chicago. From obstacles that the city faces to the people who make the city great, Daley’s message was one of hope and love for Chicago. Daley followed a few other “big guys” here in Chicago - self-appointed “Mayor” of Misericordia, Terry Morrissey, President of the City Club of Chicago, Jay Doherty, and Sister Rosemary Connelly who spoke about the challenges that face Misericordia and people with developmental disabilities: the difficulty of being unable to reach out to the more than 500 people waiting for placement at Misericordia; the importance of providing choice and funding for a full continuum of care and services; the foresight to consider the future needs of people with disabilities as they age. Most of all, she expressed her gratitude that Misericordia is incredibly blessed to have the love and support of so many good people. Pictured above: Mayor Richard M. Daley and Misericordia “Mayor” Terry Morrissey.

Women’s Auxiliary take the checkered flag in style! Over 10,000 people attended the First Look for Charity in February, where eighteen area charities benefited from the high-class sneak-peek at the Chicago Auto Show. After the Auto Show, the Auxiliary switched gears and attention to their Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show in March at the Palmer House where Saks Fifth Avenue presented the hottest wear for 2011. The entertainment on the catwalk was complimented by an inspirational performance from David Nerychel and the Misericordia Heartbreakers. The ladies of the Auxiliary raised over $450,000 from both events. Pictured top left: Saks Fifth Avenue’s Jeff Byron, Lois Gates, Saks Fifth Avenue’s Andy Goyesky, Sr Rosemary, Auxiliary President Sue Hartemayer and Saks Fifth Avenue’s Julie Selakovich at the Spring Fashion Show. Pictured bottom left: Spring Fashion Show Chairs Anne Mills, Missy Walsh and Ann Foley-Waris. Pictured top right: Women’s Auxiliary President Sue Hartemayer, First Look Co-Chairs Ellen Malone, Deb Brashears and Debbie Zabriski with Father Jack Clair. It was Madness! To celebrate March Madness, the Introducing.... Misericordia Women’s League The Women’s Board will be hosted their 15th annual introducing the 2011 Heart of fundraiser at the Chicago Marriot Mercy Ball Honorees at the Kickoff Southwest in Burr Ridge. Over Reception in June at the Jean Marie 450 people enjoyed a casual Ryan Center at Misericordia. evening that included a dinner of Congratulations to the Brian and stadium worthy fare, live and Sue Shannon Family, recipients of silent auctions, plenty of games, a the Heart of Mercy Award and to performance by the Chicago Monsignor Michael Boland, Bulls’ cheerleading squad The Loveables, and best of all, five GIANT televisions recipient of the Sister Rosemary showing the March Madness Collegiate Basketball Tournament! The League, led by Connelly Service Medallion. The President Eileen Seyfarth and event co-chairs Elizabeth Pyle and Sue Driscoll, raised an Heart of Mercy Ball will be held amazing $250,000 for Misericordia. Thank you to the entire League for a SLAM November 11, 2011 at the Fairmont DUNK event! Pictured: Event chairs Elizabeth Pyle and Sue Driscoll, Sister Rosemary Hotel in downtown Chicago. and League President Eileen Seyfarth. “I was touched by how you welcomed us into your home and shared your art studio and teacher.” ~Katie “Working and interacting with the residents made me feel amazing inside.” ~Charlie “The art we were able to make was so beautiful.” ~Meg “The residents always had a smile on their faces and wanted to welcome me.” ~Connor “Talking to the residents wasn’t hard. They were all so happy and that’s the thing I loved about this experience.” ~Margaret “I loved how we had to sit next to someone new each week.” ~Madison Hand in Hand with Faith Hope and Charity “It does not matter where I have been to in this world. What does matter is what I In January, six students from Faith Hope and Charity have learned from where I have been in this Elementary School embarked on a three-week art project world.” ~Georgia O’Keeffe with the artists at Misericordia. The project, led by Misericordia Instructor Kurt Fondriest, ATR, focused on the life and work of Georgia O’Keeffe. “Together, we created two beautiful works of art, learned about an important person in history and about each other!” said Fondriest.

Hoopsters Eric Dinner with THE FAMILY... and Paul are Join us at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont on pictured with June 25 for the annual Misericordia Family Association Dinner Dance! their teammate, Enjoy a wonderful evening with over 2,500 guests at the event that Exelon VP Tom features cocktails, a sit-down dinner, exciting live and silent auctions Clewett who and dancing. Also, you will have an opportunity to take part in “The came with his Giving Tree” -- donors can choose from a wish list of items requested co-workers to by the residents to help furnish their homes. play basketball with the Don’t miss your chance to win a 2011Chevrolet Cruze donated by residents of Misericordia. The annual game kicks Dralle Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac of Peotone! Only 1,200 off Exelon's National Volunteer Week. tickets will be sold at $50 per chance. Drawing will be held the evening of the Dinner Dance. Winner need not be present. Tickets are Cable Channel 26, WCIU, featured available at Misericordia Home at Thome Reception. Misericordia in the "Making Chicago Great" Dinner Dance tickets are $125 per person and are available by segment on Tuesday, April 26. If you missed it contacting Gaylord or Debbie Villers at (847) 381-0322. (yes...it was on at 6:50 in the morning...) you can see it on our website under highlights! Podromos Sisters are a hit! Despite the gloomy weather...yes, snow in April....the Concert for Misericordia “Opera and Show Tunes Greatest Hits” was a reSOUNDing success! The concert, held April 16 in the Jean Marie Ryan Center at Misericordia, featured the wonderfully talented Stephany Prodromos (Soprano), Lexy Prodromos (Soprano) and Christian Ketter (Tenor) performing incredible operatic arias by Puccini, Gounod, Delibes, Mozart and Donizetti and show-tunes from West Side Story, Porgy and Bess and 42nd Street! A special guest appearance by the Misericordia Heartbreakers rounded out a spectacular evening. To sneak a peek, visit stephanyandlexy.com. Stay tuned for next year! Save the Pepper Partner Program Date! Bring this voucher when you visit (Dine In or To Go) location NORTH SHORE 1/2 identified below and 10% of your MARATHON & 5K RUN purchase (excluding taxes) will benefit: Sun, June 12 - 773.273.4161 MISERICORDIA BUMS GOLF OUTING GET IN THE RACE! Mon, June 13 - 773.273.4167 May 1 - September 30, 2011 The North Shore 1/2 Marathon One coupon per person, per visit at participating Chili’s LOVIE SMITH EVENT and 5K Run has chosen restaurants only. Cannot be combined with any other Wed, June 15 - 773.273.4167 offer. Offer ends 9/30/11. All Illinois Chili’s locations. Misericordia as one of the MFA DINNER DANCE beneficiaries of this year’s race. Eat at Chili’s between May 1 and September 30 of this Sat, June 25 - 847.381.0322 We need volunteers to help staff year, bring a copy of the attached voucher and HEART LINKS OPEN the Misericordia water/aid station Misericordia will receive 10% of the purchase Tues, July 19 - 773.273.3036 from 6 – 9:30 a.m. on June 12. (excluding taxes) as a donation. Very simple, and all you Contact Theresa if interested in have to do is go out to eat! The vouchers may be copied FAMILY FESTIVAL volunteering: 773-273-4161 or and forwarded and are available at misericordia.org. Sun, Sept 11- 773.273.2768 [email protected]. Special thanks to the Fruhwirth family! CHICAGO MARATHON Sun, Oct 9 - 773.273.4195

Get the Misericordia newsletter via email Switching to the electronic version of this newsletter will save postage and help the environment! Please Brookfield Zoo brings a little WILD to Misericordia! email your request to It’s not everyday a Rhino travels to the north side of Chicago...but thanks to Matthew Mayer [email protected]. and the Brookfield Zoo that is exactly what happened when they donated a ceramic rhino to To stop receiving the paper be painted by the artists at Misericordia. “It is a wonderful opportunity for us to study the newsletter, you must include your Rhino,” said Kurt Fondriest, Art Therapist. “We chose to paint a scene from the Serengeti to name, address, and zip code or, if reflect all that we had learned.” To bring the project full circle, the residents paid a visit to available, the 5 or 6 digit ID the rhinos who live at Brookfield Zoo. As for the Serengeti Rhino, he will be making his number located to the right of debut at the Art Institute of Chicago at the Artist in All Exhibition and Silent Auction. To see your address on this newsletter. the video and hear the full story, visit misericordia.org (under Highlights). Bequests & Annuities To those friends who wish to help assure the continuation and growth of Misericordia by mentioning Misericordia in your will, the following general form is suggested: “I give, devise, bequeath to Misericordia Home, an Illinois not-for-profit organization located at 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago Illinois, the sum of $ ______(or specifically described property).” If you decide to do so, you are invited to join the Heart of Mercy Society. Contact Kevin Connelly at 773-273-4167 or visit the planned giving page at misericordia.org. Additionally, gift annuities will give you an opportunity to receive an annual fixed income for the rest of your life, as well as possible tax deduction in the year the gift is made. Gift annuities require a gift of $5,000 or more and the donor must be at least 65 years of age.

Misericordia is a residential facility serving children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities from diverse ethnic, religious, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. A not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, Misericordia is operated by the Sisters of Mercy under the auspices of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. Misericordia is located at 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660, 773-973-6300. You can find Misericordia on the Internet at misericordia.org or misericordia.com. The Misericordia Newsletter is published quarterly and is written and designed by Susan Whitwell. Please send any comments about the newsletter to Sue at [email protected] or to 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660. If you would like to add, remove or change your contact information on the newsletter mailing list, please contact Tessa Garcia at 773-273-2768 or [email protected].

MISERICORDIA u 6300 North Ridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660 u 773-973-6300 u misericordia.org The 31st Annual MISERICORDIA FAMILY FEST Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS $25,000+ Grand Sponsor • Main Tent Banner or top of Friendship Arch identifying you as a Grand Sponsor • Full page in the Grand Sponsor section of the Family Fest Program Book • 175 Family Fest admission tickets • Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter (130,000 subscribers) • A special remembrance of Family Fest

$10,000 Sponsor • Name displayed prominently on Tent Banner • Full page in the Family Fest Program Book This year marks the 31st anniversary of • 100 Family Fest admission tickets Family Fest, Misericordia’s largest and • Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter most successful annual fundraising event. • A special remembrance of Family Fest What started in 1980 as a relatively intimate party of 9,000 friends and family members has more than doubled in size, with 18,000 $5,000 Sponsor people attending last year’s Fest. • Name displayed prominently on Tent Banner • Half page in the Family Fest Program Book We invite you to be a part of this year’s • 50 Family Fest admission tickets Family Fest, to be held on Sunday, • Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter September 11th. As a corporate sponsor, • A special remembrance of Family Fest your company can take part in an event that will not only leave you filled with fond $2,500 Sponsor memories for years to come, but that also • Name displayed on Tent Banner or Friendship Arch sends a message of good will and support to • Quarter page in the Family Fest Program Book our extensive network of friends and • 35 Family Fest admission tickets families. • Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter • A special remembrance of Family Fest Of course, becoming a part of Family Fest is more than just an event sponsorship -- your $1,000 Sponsor support on this day makes possible our hope • Name displayed on Friendship Arch for a better future. • Quarter page in the Family Fest Program Book • 20 Family Fest admission tickets Please contact Father Jack Clair • Acknowledgement in the Misericordia Newsletter at [email protected] or • A special remembrance of Family Fest 773-273-4165 for more information. MISERICORDIA FAMILY FEST September 11, 2011 - Save 25% on tickets!

Misericordia 6300 North Ridge Avenue Chicago, IL 60660-1017

PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THIS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON FAMILY FEST CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP.

I am enclosing a total of $______for: PAYMENT & MAILING INFORMATION My check is enclosed. _____ FAMILY PACKAGE - $35 Please make your check payable to Misericordia Two $8 adult admission tickets Please charge my credit card. Three $5 child admission tickets c c c One $15 coupon for food/drink Master Card Visa Discover Total Value: $46 Ticket Purchase Amount: $ ______Donation Amount $ ______ADULT PACKAGE - $10 Name: ______One $8 adult admission ticket One $6 coupon for food/drink Email: ______Total Value: $14 Phone: ______Card Number: ______SENIOR/CHILD PACKAGE - $5 One $5 admission ticket Exp Date: ______3-Digit Security Code: _____ One $3 coupon for food/drink *Flip your card over and look at the signature box. You should Total Value: $8 see a 16-digit credit card number followed by a special 3-digit code. This 3-digit code is the credit card Security Code.

_____ ADULT TICKET: $5 c Mail tickets to address listed above. At the gate: $8 c Please mail my tickets to: ______SENIOR OR CHILD TICKET: $3 At the gate: $5 ______Pre-Sale mail orders must be received by August 20th. We celebrate rain or shine. Sorry, no refunds. YES, I WILL SUPPORT MISERICORDIA. CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD. MY CHECK IS ENCLOSED. Please send me information on how Please complete the bottom of this form. Please make your check payable to Misericordia. to include Misericordia in my Will.

We would be appreciative if you would include this form in the envelope and mail to: Misericordia 6300 North Ridge Avenue Chicago, IL 60660-1017

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The Internal Revenue Service requires receipts for donations of $250 or more. Receipts for individual donations under that amount can be requested or we would be r r happy to send a summary of all donations at the end of the year. YEAR-END STATEMENT SEND INDIVIDUAL RECEIPT