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SPIRIt OF GeNeROSItY Charity Regist er OppOrTuniTieS TO give. by katy krantz the aqua ball What: Join the Women's board of David Axelrod, Taki Oshima, and Susan Axelrod at last year's annual benefit continued from page 70 laserlike focus on break- through discoveries that will lead to prevention and cures give us all hope. But I still receive calls lIttle CItY RuNWaY from Carole King and Axelrod in 2010, when King toured Chicago frightened parents whose children have just been diagnosed, and our scien- tific understanding is not yet to the point where we can guarantee they will not travel the same path that we did with Lauren. With increased focus and resources—along with friends like Carole King—we will conquer this disease that has plagued mankind since biblical Twelve years ago, her seizures succumbed to a brand-new medication, and she eXCluSIVe What: Get a taste of the season's trendiest looks at little City Foundation's Runway exclusive 2012, a fashion-show luncheon featuring designs from Neiman Marcus. all proceeds help support and maintain programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. When: June 8, 11:30 am Where: Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Dr. Tickets: littlecity.org/fashion times. Lauren is a shining example. has been seizure-free since. She is not cured—she still takes three daily medications and cannot live independently without support—but she lives a life that is far richer and fuller than anything we ever dreamt would be possible, based on the first 18 years of her life. We are dedicated to accelerating the research that will one day allow all kids to live their lives free of seizures and epilepsy, and we are so grate- ful to Carole King for lending her amazing voice in support of this cause. MA INSIGht To purchase tickets to The CURE 2012 Chicago Benefit ($150–$350), featuring a performance by Carole King, visit cureepilepsy.org/chicago2012. the IeF 5th aNNIVeRSaRY KeRRY WOOD'S StRIKe zONe What: Don your bowling shoes and prepare to throw some strikes at this year's Kerry Wood's Strike zone Celebrity bowling tournament. the fun-filled evening will include Cubs players and coaches, as well as other local celebrities competing in a friendly bowl-off. Proceeds from the evening will provide support to needy children in the Chicagoland area. When: June 27, 7 pm FOOD + WINe taStING What: enjoy decadent fare crafted by Girl & the Goat chef Stephanie Izard and many other talented chefs along with honorary chair Mayor Rahm emanuel. the night benefits the scholar- support programs of the Illinois education Foundation. When: June 8, 6 pm Where: Venue One, 1044 W. Randolph St. Tickets: 312-920-9605 or iledfoundation.org COluMbIa COlleGe ChICaGO What: Rock the red carpet and enjoy a rooftop cocktail reception in support 72 michiganavemag.com Where: 10pin bowling lounge, 330 N. State St. Tickets: 212-784-6453 or woodfamilyfoundation.org a DaY ON the teRRaCe What: Join the cochairs Jean antoniou, tracey Dibuono, and Saira Mohan Cooper, along with honorary chair hazel barr, at the Peninsula hotel for the Service Club of Chicago's "a Day on the terrace." the annual fashion show will feature designs from top retailers in the area, modeled by Service Club members and local celebrities. When: July 30, 11 am Where: the Peninsula Chicago, 108 e. Superior St. Tickets: 312-220-9600 or serviceclubofchicago.org the boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago as it hosts its annual black-tie gala. this year's event, dubbed "the aqua ball," will feature a surprise artistic performance, dancing courtesy of Orchestra 33, and a silent auction. When: June 1, 6:30 pm Where: Radisson blu aqua hotel, 221 N. Columbus Dr. Tickets: 312-235-8029 or bgcc.org/events of the Columbia College Fashion Studies Department and the newly created eunice W. Johnson scholarship. Chaired by Desiree Rogers, the evening's fashion show will highlight 15 of the top designers from the class of 2012. When: June 8, 6:30 pm Where: Columbia's Media Production Center, 1600 S. State St. Tickets: colum.edu/fashioncolumbia photography by ed rode/getty images (izard); mike coppola/getty images (rogers); stephen dunn/getty images (wood)