The Hearts Foundation's gala 'Out of this World' was at the famed Adler Planetarium —the first gay event at the institution. This was the official kick-off for a 10-day series of Hearts Foundation-associated events, benefitting 18 community non-profit agencies.
See the calendar for a complete schedule of big Hearts Weekend events for Valentine's Day—or call (773) 244-6000 or visit www.heartsfoundation.org .
At the Adler event, artists showed their work, and the sky was the limit on style. MCs were Fox News Anchor Tamron Hall and Fox producer David Viggiano.
Hearts Foundation board members presented the awards. Representing Hearts were President Allen Lungo (photo #3), sharing personal stories about his own family; Andrew Arden Hayes (photo#4); Exec. Vice-President Dr. Eric Christoff; and Secretary Willard Loring Dumas III.
The honorees this year were:
Biggest Corporate Heart Award: Bacardi, U.S.A., for their $45,000 contribution.
Biggest Community Heart Award: Mark Ishaug (photo#1), Executive Director of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago.
Jackson Service Award: Ann Hilton Fisher (photo#2), Executive Director of the AIDS Legal Council of Chicago.
Photos by Tracy Baim