Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint

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Photos by Curt Patrick at Icon3Studios

The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid) hosted its 69th annual Derby Day party. One of the oldest annual events in the Western suburbs, this year’s event was held at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook and raised over $120,000, benefitting Brightpoint’s family-focused programs across 67 counties in Illinois.

Formerly operating as Children’s Home & Aid, Brightpoint has served Illinois since 1883. Along with the recent rebrand, Brightpoint has recently refocused its work by focusing on family-based prevention and equity-driven programs and recognizing that families are the most critical asset for child and youth wellbeing. For more information on Brightpoint, visit Brightpoint.org.

Members of the Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint:  Susan Cobb (Hinsdale), Kim Doan (Clarendon Hills), Helen Becka (Hinsdale), Tish Newcomer (Hinsdale), Beth Lyons (Elmhurst), Lynn Mayer (Hinsdale), Shari Cornies (Hinsdale), Katy Altemose (Hinsdale), Heather Gould (Hinsdale), and Natalie Ryan (Oak Brook)

Mike and Natalie Ryan (Oak Brook), Melissa and Chad Gramann (Burr Ridge), Mary and Larry Baron (Hinsdale), and Danene McMahon (Hinsdale)

Mark Molepske (Hinsdale), Randy Rucker (Elmhurst), Dan Guistolise (Elmhurst), Jason Guistolise (Chicago), Dan VanEekeren (Hinsdale), Art Renier (Elmhurst), Pat Jones (Elmhurst), Ric Breunig (Glen Ellyn)

Chris Shramko and Jonathan Temps of Hinsdale watch the running of the Kentucky Derby.

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