Diamonds in the Rough 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010, 7:00 PM

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General Admission Ticket $60.00

VIP Admission Ticket $175.00

Special Recognition Option $100 (For a donation of $100 or more, you can designate someone to be recognized at the event.)

Donation ($50.00)

DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH CHARITY EVENING 2010

Presented by The Aparecio Foundation

Saturday, October 16th, 2010 at 7 PM

DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS Showroom Architectural Space 325 N Wells, Chicago, IL

The fundraiser will highlight a fashion/jewelry runway show, a variety of exciting silent auction and raffle packages, signiture specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, DJ, deluxe gift bag giveaways, an exclusive VIP package, and much more.

The Hasana Collection was specifically created to support the extraordinary mission of the Apareció Foundation. All proceeds from sales of the luxury brand during and after the event, after tax and cost, will directly benefit the Foundation’s work.

Comprised of several notable and innovative female designers including TZen Boutique, Sophia Forero, Meredith Marks, Kelley Gambera, Reshma Boloor, Chic Gems, Meredith Merrill, K. Amato, Susanne Siegel, Karen Peled, Stephanie Albertson, Paoo Jewelry and tote bag from Pamela Love NYC, the Hasana Collection is a celebration and juxtaposition of clean, happy and bright colors. Inspired by the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao, the collection is a modern and unique example of jewelry design for any woman to wear.

Tickets are priced at $60 in advance and $70 at the door. There will also be a select number of VIP tickets priced at $175.

VIP tickets will include a private champagne and gourmet chocolate cocktail hour on DIRTT showrooms deck overlooking downtown Chicago, a professional portrait session with photographer and a special gift bag filled with several surprises.

The Aparecio Foundation is honored to include Natalie Martinez (NBC), Melissa Maynard (Factio Magazine), Gina Ferraro (Nude Hippo and NBC), Lindsay Hays (Grace PR), Theresa Carter (The Local Tourist), Marti Goyal (Aniko Salon and Spa), Audarshia Townsend (312 Dining Diva), Jessica Marie (CHEW Chicago), Lora Michael (Lora Michael Cosmetic Artistry), Cassandra Gaddo (Today's Chicago Woman), Mabel Guzman, Maxine Hughes, Julie Darling (The Darling Company), Irene Michaels (I on the Scene), Jen Knoedl (Jen Chicago), Sarah Raskey (The Giving Gallery), Ashley Bush (La Costa Theatre) as members of the host committee for Diamonds in the Rough.

We look forward to you joining us for a truly exceptional evening!

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Event Sponsors

This event is sponsored by the following national sponsors.










Education Levels

About 50% of students from low-income communities won’t graduate from high school by the time they are 18 years old.

50% who do graduate will perform on average at an 8th grade level.

Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress, 2005


The Apareció Foundation thanks our partners for their generous support.


                  

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