Tuesday, September 09, 2008

YEA! for YEA...

For those of you that joined us at the YEA benefit concert at Ravinia Festival know what a great time all of us had enjoying American English transform into the Beatles. When I closed my eyes there was no doubt the real Beatles were again on stage. Not only did the benefit dinner and entertainment provide a wonderful evening to all that attended but seems to have been a great economic success for our not-for-profits and school programs that YEA sponsors.

Hats off to Mayor Ray Geraci, Dr. Mark Hill, Ravinia, and the YEA Board for providing such a successful event for our community. I look forward to more community celebrations in the future that provide entertainment and economic support to our citizens and children.

In these tight economic times it is even more important for those who have wealth to give to programs that provide basic support to those that can't provide for themselves.