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For 24 years, Marklund, a suburban nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities, has hosted its "Top Hat Ball" as a live in-person fundraising event in Chicago. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a change in plans, but did not derail its success.
Celebrities highlight Marklund s virtual Top Hat gala Actors Jenny McCarthy and husband Donnie Wahlberg will toast Marklund during its upcoming livestream Top Hat Ball event on Saturday, Feb. 6. Courtesy of Marklund
Updated 1/22/2021 9:10 AM
On Saturday, Feb. 6, Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg will be among celebrities to toast Marklund during a livestream gala experience, Top Hat Ball Upside Down: Our Ball, Your Ballroom.
During the event from 7 to 8 p.m., viewers will tune in to special appearances by the Wahlbergs, comedian Pat McGann, and actor Patrick John Flueger (Adam Ruzek on Chicago P.D. ), as well as given opportunities to bid on auction items and donate.
On Saturday, Feb. 6, Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg will be among celebrities to toast Marklund during a livestream gala experience, "Top Hat Ball Upside Down: Our Ball, Your Ballroom."
Annual Giving Tree gift drive brings yuletide cheer to Marklund Santa stops for a visit with Marklund Wasmond Center resident Nathan during Christmas Eve festivities at the Elgin facility. Courtesy of Marklund staff Donning festive holiday pajamas, Marklund Philip Center staff help resident Mikey open Christmas gifts which were donated through Marklund s annual Giving Tree gift drive. Courtesy of Marklund staff An employee of the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva assists a very happy resident Mike K. with opening his Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve. Courtesy of Marklund staff
Updated 12/29/2020 1:08 PM
Despite not having the traditional holiday activities this year, residents of Marklund in Geneva had a blast celebrating the yuletide thanks to staff, Santa, and many supporters.