The Have A Heart for Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation is happy that you have chosen to participate in our Youth Development Group.  The Have A Heart organization takes pride in offering a unique program that not only focuses on the individual with sickle cell disease, but also the entire family.  We want [...]]]>

The Have A Heart for Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation is happy that you have chosen to participate in our Youth Development Group.  The Have A Heart organization takes pride in offering a unique program that not only focuses on the individual with sickle cell disease, but also the entire family.  We want to keep you actively involved in our organization by offering a variety of programs to suit you and your family’s academic, recreational, and self improvement needs.  The location of the program has changed not the program itself.  Like in the past years, the program will feature homework assistance, arts and crafts, and field trips.  Homework and craft assistance will be provided by a group of dedicated students attending the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois Medical School.  Field trips are scheduled throughout the year, however, only active participants and their families will be allowed to take part in the outings.

I hope you will join us this year.  All Youth Development Group meetings will take place from 10am to 12:30pm at 840 S. Wood Street in Suite 172 – the UIC Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center Administrative Office.  A calendar of the meeting days and outings is included with this letter.  Parking will be provided and is available in the Wood Street Parking Structure located ½ block south of the intersection of Taylor Street and Wood Street.

If you have questions regarding the program feel free to contact me at 312-566-6903.  Thank you for participation and I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

Sincerely,

Shonda King, MSW, LSW

Program Coordinator, Youth Development Group

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is hosting an 

All You Can Eat & All You Can Drink 

Bears at Lions Game Event

Viewing Event that supports the:

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I.A.M. (Indie Art Media)

is hosting an 

All You Can Eat & All You Can Drink 

Bears at Lions Game Event

Viewing Event that supports the:

This Monday we will be enjoying the game and great food while supporting a great organization that helps children live long and producticve lives with Sickle Cell Anemia. 

A portion of every ticket sold will go to Have a Heart. 

Monday Oct 10th @ 2010 S Wabash 7pm 

$35 per person 

Menu On Deck:

Cesar Salad

Dragon Chicken

Cheese stuffed chicken Breasts that is pan fried and tossed in rasta hot sauce

Lemon Tequila White Fish 

Portobella Mushroom Saute

Red Wine braised Portobella with Red Peppers and garlic 

Scalloped Potatoes

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That’s right everyone, the fundraiser is fast approaching. For all of those attending we’d like to present our food offerings for the event. The menu was conceived to provide the most favorable conditions of generous giving. For those of you not attending, please remember to keep this date open on your calendars next year! [...]]]>

That’s right everyone, the fundraiser is fast approaching. For all of those attending we’d like to present our food offerings for the event. The menu was conceived to provide the most favorable conditions of generous giving. For those of you not attending, please remember to keep this date open on your calendars next year! Bon appetit!

Starters

Pistachio coated sun-dried tomato & goat cheese bocconcini
Roasted chorizo-stuffed-bacon-wrapped dates
Grilled chicken skewers with a trio of dipping sauces
Pan-seared shrimp in spicy butter

Main

Slow-smoked pulled pork with kicked-up slaw
Wood-roasted Mahi in a lemon butter sauce
Smoked turkey breast
Seared & stuffed beef tenderloin with a horseradish sauce

Sides

Chopped Salad
Mac & Cheese with Bacon
Mac & Cheese with Portabello mushrooms
Sliced tomato & fresh mozzarella salad
Grilled Vegetable tray

Dessert

Assorted Pastries

We, at A.R.E.M.E of Babylon Chapter #179, have raised $1,650.00 for [...]]]> The A.R.E.M.E of Babylon Chapter #179 sponsored a run in October of 2010 and decided to name Have a Heart for Sickle Cell Anemia, a beneficiary to a portion of the proceeds. The following are the words from the letter that accompanied the donation:

We, at A.R.E.M.E of Babylon Chapter #179, have raised $1,650.00 for you organization. In October of last year, we sponsored a run here on Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Iraq. The run was a success as we had over 600 participants. We felt like your organization was a good one and wanted to help out in any way possible. This is just a small token of our appreciation of the work that you all at Have-A-Heart for Sickle cell do. As we in the chapter know several people who are affected by this disease. We hope that this small contribution can and will make a huge difference in the lives of all those that you help.

Best Regards,
Ashley McGriff
Associate Matron
A.R.E.M.E of Babylon Chapter #179

Follow the link to learn more about the A.R.E.M.E of Babylon

On April 30th, the DeSimone Family hosted a special dinner won in the Annual Garden Party. Ryan and Gina Ahern were the high bidders and chose 5 additional friends and family to join them for the occasion. Preparations began and continued throughout the week as the DeSimone home was cleaned, the menu planned, and [...]]]>

On April 30th, the DeSimone Family hosted a special dinner won in the Annual Garden Party. Ryan and Gina Ahern were the high bidders and chose 5 additional friends and family to join them for the occasion. Preparations began and continued throughout the week as the DeSimone home was cleaned, the menu planned, and the groceries shopped for. The guests arrived at 6pm and were rewarded with the following menu:

Appetizers:

• Caramelized Onions w/Fig Jam Crostini
• Skewered shrimp & melon wrapped in prosciutto, pan seared
• Eggplant Tomato Stacks

Soup:

• Minestrone Soup with Pecorino Romano Cheese

Dinner:

• Whole Roasted Mahi Mahi Fillet with an Herb & Lemon Butter sauce on top of Oven Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
• Petite Fillet Mignon w/Cabernet Reduction
• Julienne Vegetable Sauté
• Caramelized Fennel Risotto

Dessert:

• Fresh Fruit Tart
• Assorted Italian Pastries

We’re including a small gallery of photos from the evening. Plan on this being an event to be talked about, and remember that your bids make a difference.

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How can I describe my experience as the recipient of the DeSimone Family Foundation’s Dinner? Beyond anything I could expect. From the greeting at the door to the laughs throughout the night, the evening was perfect. Coordinating red aprons, embroidered chefs coats, food with so many complex flavors and layers, ever flowing wine and champagne, the most gracious service … dinner at the DeSimone house was better than any five-star restaurant. I think what made the night so special was not only the top notch food (I’m wrangling to get the recipes), but the warmth, humor, and graciousness of our hosts. The DeSimones have always been our favorite family. Everyone is so funny and friendly you instantly feel welcome no matter what the reason for visiting. This dinner was no exception.

From the crostini to the eggplant tomato stacks (a personal request that was graciously incorporated into the menu planning), every bite was superb: perfect portions, perfect balance, and perfectly presented. Catherine, Lori, and Carol presented the food and drinks with affection and charm that convinced us that they were having as much fun as we were. When we moved to the dining room for dinner, Mike described the preparation of the entrees that he, Joe Jr., Joe Sr., and Rob cooked better than any professional chefs. The food was so great that I definitely over ate and took over a day to recover. But the pain was worth it! The DeSimones are amazing cooks.

Our dinner was so wonderful that I’d be hard pressed to find a restaurant that could provide such an amazing meal … let alone provide the perfect atmosphere. So instead I’ll just be sure to bid feverishly on the DeSimone Family Foundation Dinner at the 2011 fundraiser. Thank you, DeSimone Family, for your talent, hospitality, humor, and heart. I am honored to be your friend.

Sincerely,

Gina Ahern

It’s that time again. The DeSimone Family is once again opening up their home to host their annual fundraiser. The evening promises to be filled with outstanding food, silent and live auctions, and heart-felt testimony from those afflicted with Sickle Cell Disease. Stay tuned for more information!