The 8th Annual Cara Gala
Our signature event, The 8th Annual Cara Gala was an impactful and chic evening of great entertainment and even greater company as our closest supporters and friends celebrated our mission. We were thrilled to welcome more than 450 friends to the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, dinner, drinks, and dancing.
Date
Friday, March 24
Time
6:00 – 11:00 pm CT
Venue
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Our Honorees
Bank of America
Trailblazer Award
Dian Lang
Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award
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Mission
Welcome Video
To help kick of our 8th Annual Cara Gala, we have a special message from our community.
Mission
Welcome Video
To help kick of our 8th Annual Cara Gala, we have a special message from our community.
Remarks
Secretary of State Giannoulias
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias welcomes the audience of our 8th Annual Cara Gala.
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Senator Durbin
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin has a special message for the audience of our 8th Annual Cara Gala.
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President’s Remarks
Cara Collective President & CEO Kathleen St. Louis Caliento addresses the audience of our 8th Annual Cara Gala.
Awards
Trailblazer Award
As part of our 8th Annual Cara Gala on Friday, March 24, 2023, we presented our friends at Bank of America with the Trailblazer Award.
Mission
Dian’s Story
Our alumni honoree Dian shares her journey of going from a life of abuse to allowing herself to love and be loved – all while breaking the intergenerational cycle of trauma.
Awards
Distinguished Alumni Award
As part of our 8th Annual Cara Gala, we presented Cara Alum Dian Lang with the Jesse Teverbaugh Distinguished Alumni Award.
Remarks
Owens Foundation
Katie Mulcahy from our founding family The Owens Foundation helps bring home our 8th Annual Cara Gala.
Thank You to our Sponsors & Contributors
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