Last weekend, Glamorama raked in $250,000 for the Art Institute of Chicago, while Good magazine's party benefitted nonprofit organizations like Teach for America. Meanwhile, in the suburbs, a series of events dubbed "Da Coach's Summer Extravaganza" had a decidedly less standard beneficiary: ex-NFL stars.
Organized by the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund—an organization dedicated to helping retired football players who are in need for reasons such as sports-related disabilities—and produced by Raydiant Entertainment, the "extravaganza" began with an NFL autograph show at the Westin Lombard on Saturday afternoon. Other activities included a V.I.P. party at Oakbrook's Ditka's restaurant, a blackjack tournament at Four Winds Casino, and a golf tournament at a Michigan-based golf club.
