Press Release - Legacy Guild event raises over $190K for college scholarships for area students

For Immediate Release: May 23,2022

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The Legacy Guild raises over $190,000 (net) to fund college scholarships for local students at Spring Event held April 30, 2022

(Western Springs, IL) - The Legacy Guild, a local nonprofit, raised over $190,000 (net) at its Spring Event held on April 30 to benefit area students who have lost a parent. Founded in 2012, The Legacy Guild has distributed over $1.3 million in college scholarships and offers mentoring to area students. Given the overwhelming success of this recent fundraiser, they are proud to announce an increase in their annual scholarship from $2,500 to $3,000 per student.

Russ Riberto, VP of the Legacy Guild board said, “This event was our largest ever with over 425 attendees. We were able to thank our longtime supporters and donors in person as well as introduce our mission to a new group of people in the community."

Legacy Guild President Ryan Williamson of La Grange added, "This event is a great example of our community coming together to support students in the District 204 area. We are so grateful for the support of so many, and we are proud to be able to increase our annual scholarship commitment to our Scholars."

The event was held at The Elm in downtown La Grange. The entire restaurant was reserved and guests enjoyed drinks, a delicious buffet dinner and LIVE music of both Wedding Banned and Jukebox JBC. Thanks to generous local businesses and individuals who donated items, guests were able to bid on both silent and LIVE auction packages and to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win wine and spirits baskets.

Additional highlights of the evening included:

Tareem Gibbs, one of our Scholar parents, shared her story and the positive impact our organization has had on her family.

Longtime supporters Tom & Kerry Nutter received our annual Community Champion Award for their generous support of local charitable organizations.

We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors.

Stay tuned for details about our annual Golf Outing on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the La Grange Country Club.

To learn more about The Legacy Guild or its upcoming events or to make a donation, visit www.TheLegacyGuild.com.

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Media Contact:

Russ Riberto

Vice President, Legacy Guild Executive Board

info@TheLegacyGuild.com

Cell 708.932.5826

April 30 Fundraiser Photos (email us for hi-res versions or additional photos)

Mike and Jamie Zaura (La Grange Park) enjoy attending Legacy Guild's Spring Event on April 30, 2022 where $190,000 (net) was raised for scholarships.

L to R - Dan Spain (La Grange) along with Meghan and Joe Kroc (Berwyn) attend the Legacy Guild event on April 30. Dan is owner of The Elm where the event was held.

L to R - Scholar parent Karen Purcell (La Grange) offers support to Scholar parent Tareem Gibbs (La Grange Highlands) who shares her family's personal story and thanks the Legacy Guild and all the donors.

On behalf of the Legacy Guild, Rob Lynch (right) of La Grange presents longtime supporters Tom & Kerry Nutter (La Grange) with the Community Champion Award for their generous support of local charitable organizations.

L to R - Julie Bock (La Grange Park) and Kim Grimes (Western Springs) are all smiles at the April 30 Legacy Guild Spring Event fundraiser.

Legacy Guild Scholar Alums attended the April 30 fundraiser to support the next generation of Scholars. L to R is Taylor Karey (Willow Springs), Conor Donovan (Chicago), Liam Purcell (Chicago), Ceci Walsh (Western Springs) and Matt Fisher (Chicago).

The Legacy Guild was formed by a group of local men who were drawn together after several sudden and unexpected deaths of treasured friends and neighbors. The Legacy Guild is a nonprofit fellowship group that provides college scholarships and mentorship to local students who have lost a parent. Since their founding in 2012, and with the support of hundreds of individuals and local businesses throughout the Lyons Township High School District 204 area, they have provided over $1.3 MILLION dollars in college scholarship awards to 196 Scholars as well as provided mentoring and networking opportunities. The Legacy Guild is designated as a federal 501(c)(3) charitable organization and registered with the State of IL. Visit www.TheLegacyGuild.com for details and/or to donate.

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The Legacy Guild

823 Burlington Avenue, Western Springs, IL

www.thelegacyguild.com

501(c)(3) - IL Tax ID # is 46-0888441