Hilton Springfield to host 26th annual Blue Chip Gala

[MARCH 28, 2006]  SPRINGFIELD -- On Saturday from 6:30 to 11 p.m., the Hilton Springfield will host the 26th annual Blue Chip Gala benefiting United Cerebral Palsy. The evening will feature hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions, and casino gaming. Entertainment will be provided by the Debbie Ross Band.

The Blue Chip Gala is the largest, most elegant and longest-running charity event of its kind in Springfield. The silent and live auctions always offer a variety of items, from big to small and in every price range.

Tickets to the event are $100. All proceeds from this event will benefit UCP. For ticket buying information or table sponsorship, please contact Rene Fein at [phone].

The Hilton Springfield is located at 700 E. Adams St.

Also, sign up now for the ninth annual Barstool Open in Springfield on Saturday. For more information and to sign up online, visit www.ucpll.org. [Article]

United Cerebral Palsy Land of Lincoln serves 27 counties in central Illinois, providing services to over 1,200 individuals with various disabilities and their families. The assistance includes therapies, job training and placement, assistive technology, summer camps, residential support, day services, respite, case management, and advocacy.

[News release provided by Lesley Cooper, United Cerebral Palsy Land of Lincoln]