Ann Arbor CIL’s Annual Gala Benefit with

Silent and Live Auctions

Honorary Co-Chairpersons:

Jan Lyons and Phil Jenkins

Honorary Hosts:

Commissioner Barbara Bergman, Karen Breen, Lisa Danielson, Debbie Hoatlin Dunn, Carolyn Grawi, Bill & Wendy Holmes, Maureen Lanseur, Representative Mark Ouimet & Dr. Donna Hrozencik, Dave Owens, Ken Peters, Lisa Mangigian, Erin Moore, Dave Reid, Luis Rios & Gwendolyn Colon, Dick & Norma Sarns, Amy Shepherd, The Honorable Alma Wheeler Smith, Barbara Tucker

October 22, 2011
5:30 – 6:30 pm, 35th Anniversary Reception
6:30 – 11:30 pm, Annual Gala Benefit Auction
* Dinner and dessert will be provided
** Silent and live auctions, featured artist, 35th anniversary celebration

University of Michigan
North Campus Research Complex (formerly Pfizer),  Building 18
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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It’s a once-a-year event, the CIL’s most fun and exciting night!  Due to attendance nearly doubling last year, we promised a larger venue.  We owe a special thanks to UM North Campus Research Complex (formerly Pfizer), for making this a reality.  Our new space at their facility at 2800 Plymouth Road in Ann Arbor can hold over 500 guests!  Help us make this year’s Annual Gala Benefit Auction and 35th Anniversary celebration the best yet!

Join us to enjoy good times, laughter, and excitement, all to raise needed funds for the Ann Arbor CIL!  There will be hors d’oeuvres, a strolling dinner (Chelsea hospital provides the food for this event), a chocolate fountain (donated by Maximum Delights), and, new to this year, a featured LIVE CONCERT!

Featured World-Class, Top-Ten Artist to Perform at 2011 Gala!

Billy McLaughlin has generously confirmed to perform at our Annual Gala Benefit Auction this year.  Billy McLaughlin is recognized internationally as a world-class guitarist, composer and inspirational performer who has appeared on Billboard’s TopTen Chart.

Due to his strong connection with the Ann Arbor CIL’s mission, Billy is flying in early from Barcelona to perform at the gala on October 22nd.  Over a decade ago, McLaughlin began to struggle with his own disability.  He got a neuro-muscular disorder called Focal Dystonia. After suffering several years without a cure, he regained his career by re-learning his instrument left-handed. His remarkable comeback is captured in the documentary film Changing Keys and a concert film called Coming Back Alive.  Billy McLaughlin looks forward to sharing his passion for gaining awareness for individuals with disabilities, performing at the Ann Arbor CIL Annual Gala Benefit Auction and sharing his journey with guests on October 22, 2011.  To learn more about his career, click here.

Currently, Billy serves as the Ambassador for Awareness for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, McLaughlin is the winner of the 2010 Public Leadership in Neurology Award whose previous winners include Paul Allen, Julie Andrews, Leon Fleischer and Michael J. Fox.

Auction Items Are Pouring In

• VIP tickets to “The Daily Show”
• VIP tickets to a “Dr. Phil” taping
• Private flights to a personal wine tour
• African Safari
• Studio Art Course at the Ann Arbor Art Center
• Tickets to the University Musical Society performance
• …And much more!

Live Auction

Last year, together, guests raised a record-setting amount of money to support the programs and services offered by the Ann Arbor CIL.  Guests also pledged an impressive $14,000 that enabled the construction of a fully-accessible bus stop platform and shelter right outside the Ann Arbor CIL.  The platform, shelter and sidewalk were installed in November 2010 and have improved the functionality and safety for all who use the bus stop at the CIL every day.

We appreciate all who came out to support the work of the Ann Arbor CIL and the programs and services that help individuals with disabilities throughout Southeast Michigan improve their quality of life.  It truly makes a tremendous difference.  We look forward to our best year yet!

See you at the Gala this fall!

Check out Images from the 2009 & 2010 Auctions

2011 Gala Sponsors

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for helping to support the Gala and everything the Center does to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Title Sponsors:

• Select Ride
• Phil Jenkins
• Anonymous

Leader Sponsors:

• The Charlson Foundation
• Bob and Jan Lyons Foundation
• UM Home Care Services
• NuStep
• Special Tree

Advocate Sponsors:

• Key Bank
• Quality Home Medical
• Wheelchair Getaways
• Rainbow Rehabilitation

Activist Sponsors:

• Associates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation P.C.
• Michigan Commerce Bank
• Eisenhower Center
• UM Orthodics & Prosthetics

Promoter Sponsors:

• Hylant Group
• HVPC/LLC
• Nacht, Roumel, Salvatore, Blanchard & Walker, P.C.
• Paralyzed Veterans of America
• Wiltec Technologies
• Washtenaw Community College

Proponent Sponsors:

• Briarwood Ford
• Rhonna Nelson, MSW, DCSW, P.C.
• Glenn Nelson
• DEBS