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02/07/2007 Archived Entry: "Autographed Bears Memorabilia Helps 'Youth in Crisis'"
Autographed Bears Memorabilia Helps 'Youth in Crisis'
A buddy of Chicago Bears' quarterback, Rex Grossman, claiming to be a kicker, with the CBZ's Tom Glunz at ringside several years ago
BERWYN, Ill. -- The Youth In Crisis, Inc. (YIC) 4th Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade, sponsored by Brookfield Financial Plans, Inc./Linda Sokol Francis, will feature one-of-a-kind autographed Chicago Bears sports memorabilia during their “Not So Silent” auction on Thursday, March 1, 2007. The fundraiser, being held at Rascal’s Restaurant in LaGrange Park , will auction the following exciting items:
Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher autographed football; Ron Rivera and Mark Anderson autographed framed photographs; more autographed Chicago sports souvenirs; original artwork from local artists; gift certificates to a variety of local restaurants, Chicago recreational and cultural events, and fine retailers; and much more! All profits will benefit YIC.
Rex Grossman (in the backwards red Chicago Bulls cap) watches boxing from ringside
The Mardi Gras ticket price is $60 per person. To order tickets and become involved in this exciting live auction, please call YIC at (708) 484-7400 or email sneal@youthincrisis.info. If you are interested in making a “virtual” bid on an auction item, reply to this email with your name and phone number. Photos and more detailed auction item descriptions will be available.
Youth In Crisis, Inc. is a non-profit, licensed child welfare organization that serves the communities of Berwyn, Cicero, Forest View, Lyons and Stickney. YIC provides valuable counseling services and prevention programs at no cost to youth and families.
The Chicago Bears' Rex Grossman with Dominic Pesoli at ringside
