Chicago, IL - Marklund’s
21st annual Top Hat Ball fundraising event, “The Gatsby Ball” on Feb. 14, broke
all past fundraising records for the nonprofit organization by netting
$646,700, officials announced in a news release.The Top Hat event is the largest fundraiser
of the year for Marklund, a nonprofit that serves children and adults with
severe and profound developmental disabilities. Nearly 600 guests participated
in the Roaring '20s-themed fundraiser, with one of the highlights being a
dollar-for-dollar match offer – up to $100,000 – which was made by an
anonymous donor during the live auction portion of the evening, the release
stated. www.fundraising-ideas.org
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