February 1–14, 2010 and Thursday, February 11, 2010 - "Share the Love"

Join us and DNA2050 Chicago as we "Share the Love" with friends and family.

Save money on premium denim clothing and accessories. visit this hip boutique at the 900 N. Michigan shops 3rd floor, from Feb. 1-14, 2010 and receive 10% off of full price merchandise. (download brochure and bring with you!) Then, join us on Thursday evening February 11, from 7-9:00 p.m. at the store and enjoy valentine treats, drinks, raffles, gift certificates, drawings and more! Plus, receive 15% off full price merchandise from 7-9:00 p.m. (with flyer)

A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Scleroderma Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter.

Contact Ann at 312-660-1131 with questions.
Hope to see you there!

Sunday, March 21, 2010
1,100 Steps to a Cure Stair Climb To benefit the Scleroderma Foundation

Event Time—7 a.m.: registration opens. 8 AM: first climber begins.
Location— Chicago Title Building, 161 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL. 60601. Please use the Clark St. entrance.
Registration*—Individual climbers: minimum fundraising/donation due by event day: $100 (includes $35 registration fee and $65 climber fundraising commitment). Kids 12 and under: free. Teams: each climber on a team is responsible for their individual registration fee and fundraising minimum.

• By Mail: Mail the completed registration form with $35 fee + $65 minimum climber commitment to: The Scleroderma Foundation, 203 N. Wabash #2219, Chicago, IL. 60601. Make checks payable to: The Scleroderma Foundation, or SFGC.
• Online: Pre-Register online at www.firstgiving.com/scleroderma-chicago.
• Climb Day: Register in person beginning at 7a.m. on the morning of the climb with a completed registration form and $35 + your $65 minimum fundraising donation.

Timing—All registered steppers receive a timing chip. Bib number, timing chip and event T-shirt will be distributed at 7 a.m. registration. Pin bib number on the front of your clothing.
Prizes—Medals will be awarded in the following categories:

• 1st place Overall Male/Female
• 2nd place Overall Male/Female
• 3rd place Overall Male/Female

Fastest Male/Female Climbers: All participants will be divided into the following age groups for awards: Age 12–18, 19–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.
Parking—A reduced parking rate of $14 is available at the Government Center garage located at 181 N. Clark St. The main garage entrance located off of Lake St., just East of Clark St. The garage is connected to 161 N. Clark, providing easy access for the event.
Details:

• Water will be available at designated floor landings.
• Bathrooms will be available at designated floor landings.
• Gear check will be available at registration.
• Sponsor a floor for $200! Company name and/or logo posted on floor sign!
• Post event refreshments, T-shirts, and fun!
• Event results will be posted by 6 p.m. climb day at www.chicagoaa.com.
• Fee and donation details: The $35 registration fee is due at the
  time of registration and is non-refundable. Climbers have until event
  day to meet the balance of their minimum fundraising requirement
  (minimum of $65). Climbers who have not met their fundraising
  requirement on event day will need to pay the outstanding amount in order to participate in the climb. Pledges made to the Scleroderma
  Foundation on behalf of climbers who cancel or do not participate
  in the climb are non-refundable.

Coming up in 2010: These exciting special events!

June 27, 2010, 8th annual Highland Park, "Stepping out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk
August 21, 2010, Lake Geneva Wisconsin, " Partners for a Cure" Walk
September 13, 2010, Teeing it up "Fore" Scleroderma, Golf Outing
September 19, 2010 ,Second Annual Germantown Wisconsin, "Stepping out to Cure Scleroderma" Walk
October 18, 2010, Second Annual "Cooking up a Cure" Celebrity Chef Event.

Watch also for dates and times for our Patient Education Seminars, Health Fair Booths and other exciting happenings.

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