Community Scene: Off to the Races

Natalie Ryan (Event Co-Chair), Lauran Petty (NBC Anchor & Event MC), Beth Lyons (Event Co-Chair)
Natalie Ryan (Event Co-Chair), Lauran Petty (NBC Anchor & Event MC), Beth Lyons (Event Co-Chair)

Brightpoint’s Derby Day party a success

The Hinsdale Chapter of Brightpoint (formerly known as Children’s Home and Aid) raised more than $100,000 at its annual Derby Day party on Saturday, May 6 at Butterfield Country Club.

“We are so thankful once again for such an amazing turnout to our signature fundraiser,” said Beth Lyons, Co-Chair for the Hinsdale Chapter.

“Our generous donors make sure an impact on the thousands of families we serve,” she continued. Visit brightpoint.org for more information. ■

From left to right: Mira Boneva-Coleman, Michelle Shang, Katie Hwan, Elaine Gilman, Stacey Campbell

Emily Campbell, Serene Gaynor, Maria Ziemer

Micaela Saviano, John Whitehead, Teresa Whitehead, Claudine Schramko

Mona Idrees, Michelle Shang

Tish Newcomer, Shari Cornies, Danielle Tuck

Author

Plunge-1-mike-1

Polar Plunge in Oak Brook raises money for Special Olympics Illinois

Photo-2-WSGC-Kickoff-Oct.2024-Group-photo-1

Girls Just Want to Give Funds: The Western Suburbs Giving Circle

OB-SportsCorp_Pool-1

Oak Brook Sports Core: A Year of Growth and Innovation

Photo-1-IMG_0962extend-e1736476758592-1

A Heart Warming Story

Untitled design

Melissa Gorman creates a supportive resource for people living with cancer

Photo-1-JohnnyBeverlyParachute20231-e1736473443654-1

Beverly Kim’s journey from Downers Grove to becoming one of Chicago’s top chefs

Photo-1-IMG_4465-e1736476407234-1

Hope’s Front Door serves the needs of area clients in the short and long-term

Photo-1-Mansur-triathlon-12-5-24-e1736472441870-1

Marathon Man: Bahir Mansur has competed in 50 marathons and counting

HUEUR-e1736476125983-1

Local soccer players return for Big Ten Tournament showdown

John-Kinsella-Cover-Option-1

The Golden Age: Olympic medalist looks back on legendary swim career

pexels-karolina-grabowska-6952452-e1736471794372-1

Breaking the Ice: Hinsdale volunteer snow shoveling helps residents

NAZ1

Three-Peat: Nazareth wins third straight Class 5A football championship