48th Annual Benefit Gala

Thank you to all those who attended and supported our 47th Annual Benefit Gala!

On behalf of our Board of Directors, gala committee volunteers, therapists and staff, we can't say thank you enough. 

The generous support of our partners, donors, and guests will further our vision that every child deserves to thrive! Final results are coming soon, but every dollar will ensure that children with disabilities and their families are empowered. 

Missed your chance to grow our impact? There is still time to give. These gifts will help ensure more families are connected to our expert clinicians for evaluations, services, and support- regardless of their insurance. 

Or have a company that will match your donation? Contact Donor Services Manager, Cassandra, at csalinas@eastersealsdfvr.org for matching gift forms, completing a pledge, designating your gift to a specific service, or other payment needs. 

Questions? Contact Kelly Moreland at kmoreland@eastersealsdfvr.org or 630.282.2029.

Thank You to the 2025 Benefit Gala Committee:

• Catie Alviti
• Jo Davis
• Jennifer Huard
• Sarah Ladgenski
• Rose Mancini
• Erin Pontius
• Dominique Stepinski 

Your dedicated, time, and efforts made each piece of this premier event spectacular.

Honoree Remarks

Our Crystal Pillar recipient, Christy Noland, has dedicated ten years to the Board of Directors, continues to serve as Immediate Past Chair, and is furthering our vision for the organization's future. 

We are grateful to have her as a pillar of our community, supporting health and wellness of children and families.

Endeavor Health is committed to helping everyone in our communities be their best. The decision makers behind their Community Investment Fund (CIF) are making transformational change possible in our communities. We recognize their generous partnership that has allowed us to expand our Mental Health & Family Services team to support and empower children with disabilities and their families. 

Thank you to Emcee, Brian Kenny, for dedicating his time to our mission. His friendship with Easterseals Ambassador Jaxon, has sparked fun conversations and visits to the MLB Studio and baseball games. We extend our gratitude to Brian for sharing this MLB studio experience as an auction prize.

Missed saving your photo booth image? Contact Erin for access to the gallery.

Gala Entrance Photos

Download your entrance photo and share!

Individual photos are $10. Proceeds will support the annual Easterseals Photography Exhibition in collaboration with the College of DuPage photography program. 

Please note: Check out fields must not be auto filled and be made through PayPal. For questions contact Erin. 

Save the Date for the 48th Annual Benefit Gala on April 18, 2026!