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Board the Marrakech Express and travel to Morocco – the doorway between Europe and Africa – Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Aspire’s premier event of the season. Experience the blend of cultures and renowned cuisine of this exotic land.
Join us at the Hyatt Regency Chicago for Big City Night in Morocco presented by Microsoft Store in Oakbrook Center and National Van Lines, Inc. Sponsorships are still available! For sponsorship information or to reserve your seat for $175 contact Susan Ondreja Clark at 708.547.3550 x3558.
Big City Night in Morocco benefits Aspire Children’s Services, one of Chicagoland’s most comprehensive programs for infants and young children with developmental delays and disabilities.
Each year, Aspire assists more than 300 children with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Our family-centered services help children with special needs gain independence and reach their unique potential. With the early advantage provided by Aspire, children are able to reach a little farther, a little higher and aspire to a world of possibilities.

Sneak Peek at a few of our live auction items…
- Nags Head, NC: A week’s stay at a private seven-bedroom, seven-bath home in Nags Head, North Carolina. You and 16 of your family and friends can enjoy the week of July 7 – 15 at this unique vacation home. This home is amazing with heated sports pool, hot tub, theatre room, workout room, video table, plasma TVs throughout, private beach and much, much more…
- Chef’s Table for Eight: A limo will arrive at your home and take you and your friends to the Hyatt Regency Chicago where you will be wined and dined by a Hyatt Master Chef with a seven course meal with wine pairings. You may choose the cuisine of your choice or let the Chef choose for you. Bon Appétit.
- Take Me Out to the Ballgame: This is a true South Sider’s dream come true. Twenty-two tickets to enjoy the view of the World Series Champs, the Chicago White Sox, from the Diamond Suite at US Cellular Field. Game date in early June. Five parking passes are included.
Sneak peek at some silent auction items...
- Marion Street Cheese Market and Ravinia: There is nothing better than listening to your favorite music under the stars, except listening to it live at Ravinia! We have included parking at a private home (within walking distance of Ravinia) and a wonderful goodie bag filled with treats from Marion Street Cheese Market. Included in the bag are wine glasses, plates, napkins, wine opener, cheese board, knife and, of course, wine. Add to that a gift card to Marion Street and some additional goodies for your night under the stars.
- Great Wolf Lodge: Who doesn’t love water parks? This package includes a night’s stay in a family suite at North America’s largest indoor water park – Great Wolf Lodge. Water park passes are included. We have also included passes to Top Secret Adventure Park and Mt. Olympus theme and water park. Splish, splash…
- Xbox 360 with Kinect: The newest in interactive games, the Microsoft Xbox 360 with Kinect has something for the whole family. In this game system YOU are the controller. You will jump, twist, turn and run till you are out of breath. Three games are included.