Sign up to have one of Famous Aunt Sue's finals care packages sent to your college student. She likes to time packages to arrive on Reading Day before finals begin. The package will be packed full of a selection of homemade cookies and brownies, sweet and salty snacks and tea/drink mixers. She will cover all postage costs. You just need to provide your student's name, mailing address and timing of when you want the package to arrive.

Donated by Sue O'Meara

Sponsor a Valentine and we will have it delivered on your behalf to a healthcare worker at Advocate Children's Hospital. These Valentines were made by the Mend a Heart Junior Board.

Enjoy a cocktail tasting for 4 couples (8 people total) with heavy appetizers at Monika and Zach Piper's private bar--the zBar--in Western Springs. Take home with you a cocktail basket that includes a bottle of Four Roses bourbon, bottle of Montecillo Rioja, electric wine breather, 7-piece Libbey mixologist set, and scented candle in a use-it-again wire basket.

Donated by: Monika & Zach Piper

Ready to head out of town? This package has your name on it! Pack up your Away Carry-On roller bags (with USB chargers) in blush and asphalt and the coordinating Everywhere Bag in asphalt nylon. Then, take off to the destination of your choice with a $600 Hyatt gift card (redeemable at participating Hyatt hotels in North America, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and South America) and $500 Southwest gift card. Package includes complimentary champagne.

Donated by: Mend a Heart & The O'Mearas

Whitening your teeth is the simplest, most effective way to enhance your natural smile. It adds an extra edge of professionalism, heightens your confidence, and just makes you pop! This package includes laser in-office, teeth whitening at Hinsdale Dentistry.

Donated by: Hinsdale Dentistry

This package entitles you to a private Barre3 candlelight class for up to 20 friends taught by Mariel Pain at her Clarendon Hills studio. After doing her workout that combines yoga, Pilates and barre, head over to the hottest new restaurant in the western suburbs--Il Mio. Use the $250 gift card toward drinks for your crew.

Donated by: Barre3 and Mend a Heart Foundation

Enjoy six nights this June, July, or August at a private cottage on Crystal Lake in Northern Michigan. Crystal Lake is about a 5-hour drive from the Chicago western suburbs and near Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal Lake is a large, crystal clear, spring fed, sandy bottom lake. The cottage was built in 2009 and can sleep 7 in three bedrooms and a loft. Two queen bedrooms, 2 singles in the kids bedroom and a double blow up mattress in the loft area. The cottage has a shared sandy beach with dock and fire pit, basketball and shuffle board courts. Nearby marina for pontoon, ski boat, and wave runner rentals. Great golf, dining and Sleeping Bear National lakeshore nearby.

Cottage address: 5422 Crystal Drive, Beulah, Michigan

Excludes June 30 - July 10

Donated by Tom and Diana Riekse

This package includes four lawn tickets to a classical performance at Ravinia during the 2022 season. Use the included picnic basket with large insulated cooler compartment, picnic hamper with extra picnic blanket, and four sets of flatware, wine glasses and corkscrew. Enjoy sipping the included red and white wine while enjoying the concert. Create your favorite picnic feast with a $50 Kramers Gift Card.

Donated by: Ravinia, Kramers and The O'Mearas

Join us on the morning of Saturday, March 12 at Salt Creek Club in Hinsdale from 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. for paddle drills and open play. Salt Creek Club pros Paul and Mark will run drills on two courts while matches are played on two courts. Following play, enjoy mimosas, coffee and a light breakfast in the paddle hut. All levels welcome.

Donated by: Brian and Bridget O'Meara

Enjoy world-class, deluxe room accommodations for TWO evenings at The American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin and use a $500 gift card to either extend your stay or treat yourself to spa treatments, dinner or golf.

Donated by: Mend a Heart Foundation & Kohler

Enjoy a night out at the movies with $40 in AMC gift cards and $100 in gift cards to the Yard House, which boasts the largest selection of draft beer.

Donated by: Yard House & O'Meara Boys

Exclusive case of hard-to-find wines, including:

- 6 bottles of Delectus 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon French Wedding

- 2 bottles of Argyle 2010 Oregon Sparkling Wine. 10 year aged, Pinot Noir/Chardonnay blend

- 1 bottle of Caymus Vineyards 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

-1 bottle of Stag's Leap Artemis 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

-1 bottle of Shafer 2017 One Point Five

-1 bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne

- 1 bottle of Silver Oak 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

Donated by: Various Mend a Heart Supporters

This package includes two or four tickets to see Jimmy Kimmel Live! The show tapes almost every week of the year Monday - Thursday. Winner provides a few possible dates and Mend a Heart will work with the audience department to choose the best one. Please note that guests are required to show full proof of vaccination upon entering the studio, and must wear masks at all times. Parking spots will be provided on site.

Donated by: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Fuel up and hit all your favorite weekend spots! Package includes:

• Mobil Gift Card $50
• 6 game passes for Oak Brook's New Puttshack $60
• Top Golf Gift Card $50
• Fuller House gift card $25
• Chipotle Gift Cards $50 (2 at $25)
• Jersey Mike's Gift Card $25
• Cane's Gift Card $25
• Dairy Queen Gift Card $25
• Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card 25
• Portillo's Gift Card $25
• Panda Exprerss Gift Cards $50 (2 at $25)

Donated by the Boys of the Mend a Heart Junior Board

Will Beargie, Cormick Byczek, Cole Clawson, Kevin Coonors, Emerson Eck, Brendan Flanagan, Colin Leader, Brady Linn, Grady Marshall, Liam O'Meara, Finn O'Meara, Tommy Waldron, Billy Cernugel

10 sessions of private reformer-based fitness with Lesa Merlo, owner of Twenty-One Grams Method. Challenge your strength, balance and flexibility! Sessions take place in Lesa's in-home studio equipped with two Cadillac reformers, two chairs, and all the extras like jump boards and BOSU balls to take your Pilates to the next level. Lesa works with all levels and ages.

Donated by: Lesa Merlo

Adult or Athlete (Grades 9+) - "Re-Composition Your Body" - BUILD Muscle - BURN Fat BUILT© for Athlete - 8-Weeks, 3x/Week, Semi-Private sessions or classes, led by in-house developed coaches, to increase strength, develop power, and maximize speed - Includes Pre+Post 1:1 60:00 Athlete Testing (Relative Strength, Absolute Strength, Power, Speed) OR BUILT© for Adult - 8-Weeks, 2x/Week - (8) 1:1 60:00 Strength Training Sessions + (8) Semi-Private Small Group Sessions - Includes Pre+Post 1:1 60:00 Baseline Day w/Measurements.

Donated by: Base Fitness

Enjoy a round of golf for four and two carts on the Lake Course at The Olympic Club in San Francisco on a Tuesday-Thursday. Please note that certificate does not include access to clubhouse or food/beverage or the forecaddie fee and gratuity.

The Lake Course is an 18-hole par-71 course, lined with many trees (almost 40,000) and offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. The United States Golf Association recognizes the Olympic Club as one of the first 100 golf clubs established in the United States.

There is no expiration date for this certificate, but the club will likely be closed for major renovations starting October 2022 for up to a year.

Donated by: Ed Silicani and The Olympic Club

Winner of this item receives a voucher for two tickets to a Monday-Thursday Cardinals home game during the 2022 season (excludes Opening Day, Cubs games). Use redemption code to select your desired date between mid-March 2022, through August 31, 2022.

Donated by: The St. Louis Cardinals

This package entitles you to a 30-minute assessment and 30-minute personal training session at Just Lift Fitness in Clarendon Hills. Let their experienced team help you move your fitness to the next level. Includes Inbody scale measurements, internal and external evaluation, review of your goals and a prescribed workout program.

Donated by: Just Lift Fitness

Custom-made Chicago Bears-themed corn hole boards.

Donated by: Jim Arenz

Luis Robert, Chicago White Sox center fielder and Gold Glove Award winner, signed this White Sox white pinstripe jersey swatch, which we framed with his photo. A unique piece celebrating a great player, perfect for any White Sox fan! Includes certificate of authenticity.

Donated by: Clawson Family

Here's a great item for the avid Bears fan! Be sure to bid on this Chicago Bears jersey, signed by first round draft pick and former Ohio State quarterback, Justin Fields. This jersey is professionally framed with a Fields action photo. Certificate of authenticity included.

Donated by: Clawson Family

Take home this beautiful photo printed on canvas and signed by Chicago Blackhawk legend and team captain, Jonathan Toews. This photo is called "Shadow on Ice" and depicts the dominant style of this 3x Stanley Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist. This truly is a piece of art, not your average sports memorabilia! Includes certificate of authenticity.

Donated by: Frameworks

Great item for Illini and Bulls fans alike! Take home this NBA basketball signed by Ayo Dosunmu, former Fighting Illini basketball star and current rookie for the Chicago Bulls. Dosunmu won the Big Ten Basketball Championship with the Illini in 2021 and was selected in the 2nd round of the 2021 NBA draft by the Bulls. Includes certificate of authenticity.

Donated by: Gant Enterprises

Framed photos of Chicago historic stadiums - Wrigley Field, Chicago Stadium, Soldier Field, and Comiskey Park. A nostalgic piece for the man cave!

Donated by: AMS

"Field of Dreams" - On August 12, 2021, the Chicago White Sox played the New York Yankees at Field of Dreams Park in Dyersville, Iowa, a site popularized by the 1989 movie "Field of Dreams." The White Sox won the game on a walk-off home run by Tim Anderson. This framed piece features a signed photo of Jose Abreu, along with a photo of some of the players walking through the corn to enter the field. Very cool!

Donated by: Mend a Heart Foundation

Cubs infielder David Bote signed MLB baseball in display case with nameplate and certificate of authenticity.

Donated by: Dave Wille

Get close to the action! Watch the Chicago Bulls take on the San Antonio Spurs at the United Center on Monday, February 14 at 7 p.m. The perfect Valentine's Day night out! Plus, there's a mini basketball giveaway.

Section 111, row 7, seats 19 and 20

Please note that the United Center requires proof of complete vaccination.

Donated by: Sue O'Connell

Don't just stretch - get stretched. StretchLab's team of highly trained Flexologists will give you a deeper stretch than you could ever achieve on your own. Enjoy two 50-minute, one-on-one assisted stretch sessions, two pairs of grip socks and one looped premium stretch strap.

Donated by Stretch Lab Willowbrook

It doesn't get much better than this! Four Scout Seats and two parking passes to a to-be-determined game during the month of April. The game date is selected at the sole discretion of the donor. Scout Seats include: premium reserved parking, premium buffet in private lounge with all beverages included, private access to the best seat locations in the park and in-seat wait service for food and beverages.

Please note that if for some reason, due to the uncertainty of the COVID 19 pandemic, fans are not permitted to attend games on the selected game date, the donor will not be able to honor this donation for any other future game date.

Donated by Illinois Sports Facilities Authority

Sharper Image Power Percussion Deep Tissue Massager. Whisper quiet, 6 attachments, 6 speeds, charges for up to 4.5 hours, quiet-drive technology, and no slip grip. Plus it comes with a travel case.

Donated by: The O'Mearas

Enjoy a private Yoga class for you and your favorite yogis. Pamper yourself with an assortment of Luxxe Honor products, including a complimentary facial, essential oils, black onyx necklace, Spruce Needle and Cedar Leaf candle, Dry Body brush, bath salts, and more.

Donated by: Luxxe Honor and Gina Kopczynski

Gift Certificate for 1 Session of an Impact Dance Studio class plus a water bootle, jump rope and coupons for additional classes or events at their LaGrange or Countryside locations.

Donated by: Impact Dance Studio

Four tickets and a parking pass for a Chicago White Sox game during the 2022 season. Ticket date to be determined. Seats are roughly 15 rows behind White Sox dugout.

Donated by: Tim and Rory Leahy

Here's a unique memorabilia piece for the White Sox fan that doesn't take up too much space! This bobblehead was signed by Tim Anderson last year at Spring Training and includes the original box and certificate of authenticity.

Donated by: Tim Anderson

Do you hate to cook? Or never have time to prepare a healthy weekday meal? Dinner dilemma solved! Sign up now for a delicious home-cooked meal prepared by friends of Mend a Heart!

Each meal will feed 5 people, and will include an entrée, side dish, and a dessert. Meals will be available for afternoon pick-up at the chef's home on the date listed. You just heat & eat!

Thursday, February 24
Chef: Lauren Leonard
3-Bean Chili (with meat), Fresh Bread, Salad, Brownies

Do you hate to cook? Or never have time to prepare a healthy weekday meal? Dinner dilemma solved! Sign up now for a delicious home-cooked meal prepared by friends of Mend a Heart!

Each meal will feed 5 people, and will include an entrée, side dish, and a dessert. Meals will be available for afternoon pick-up at the chef's home on the date listed. You just heat & eat!

Wednesday, March 16
Chef: Colleen Fritzsche
Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles, Salad, St. Patty's Day Dessert

Do you hate to cook? Or never have time to prepare a healthy weekday meal? Dinner dilemma solved! Sign up now for a delicious home-cooked meal prepared by friends of Mend a Heart!

Each meal will feed 5 people, and will include an entrée, side dish, and a dessert. Meals will be available for afternoon pick-up at the chef's home on the date listed. You just heat & eat!

Monday, March 21
Chef: Jenny Buffardi
Monterey Jack Baked Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Salted Pretzel Caramel Brownies

Do you hate to cook? Or never have time to prepare a healthy weekday meal? Dinner dilemma solved! Sign up now for a delicious home-cooked meal prepared by friends of Mend a Heart!

Each meal will feed 5 people, and will include an entrée, side dish, and a dessert. Meals will be available for afternoon pick-up at the chef's home on the date listed. You just heat & eat!

Tuesday, April 12
Chef: Jennifer Weil
Stuffed Shells (vegetarian or meat sauce), Salad, Garlic Bread, Lemon Bars

Do you hate to cook? Or never have time to prepare a healthy weekday meal? Dinner dilemma solved! Sign up now for a delicious home-cooked meal prepared by friends of Mend a Heart!

Each meal will feed 5 people, and will include an entrée, side dish, and a dessert. Meals will be available for afternoon pick-up at the chef's home on the date listed. You just heat & eat!

Thursday, May 5
Chef: Veronica Burk
Chicken Enchiladas, Mexican Rice, Chips & Guacamole, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Simplify your life, reduce stress and make your home an organized sanctuary! Professional Organizer Veronica Burk will create efficient systems for your family and offer you new and innovative ways to stay organized. Whether it's clearing out closets, managing a mudroom or optimizing office space, Veronica will work with you to create a customized action plan that will enable you to remain organized and clutter free! Services included: 4 hours of organizational services. Must be used before February 2023.

Now enjoy guilt-free food with this Ninja 4-quart air fryer. With this must-have kitchen appliance, air fry with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods. Package also includes Pamela Salzman's Quicker Than Quick cookbook.

Donated by: The O'Mearas

This package includes a custom framed name illustration with corresponding custom poem. Size 11x 14 in watercolor. Includes your child's name with all those things that start with first letter of their name. Matted and framed to 16 x 20.

Donated by: Colleen O'Meara

This package entitles you to the secret, TWO-time, Wisconsin state chili recipe personally developed by the Hot Irish Hooligans. The recipe landed its second state title in 2021! Not only do you get access to the award-winning recipe, but you get to take home a basket of chili goodies and Wisconsin favorites.

Donated by: Tim & Colleen O'Meara

Spring clean up by Fox Landscape of front, sides and rear yards. All beds will be spade edged, perennials cut back as needed and debris hauled from site. Service within 10 miles of Westmont, IL.

Donated by: George Kinsella

Receive two hours of free interior design consultation from Andrea Burridge. Andrea has more than 25 years of experience in the design industry. Andrea's work has been published in various magazines, including: Traditional Home, Home and Garden, Kids Rooms (a Hearst publication) and LUXE Chicago. Package also includes a signed copy of the book Finding Home: The Houses of Pursley Dixon. In this book acclaimed architects Ken Pursley and Craig Dixon explore how to create gracious homes with welcoming entryways, soulful interiors, inviting porches, and ebullient gardens.

Must redeem between September 2022 - September 2023 (Andrea is currently booked until September 2022).

Donated by: Andrea Burridge

Take your appetizer spread to the next level with the Reluctant Entertainer Big Board! Large 26" round charcuterie board with raised edge and food safe. Made of American maple--a forgiving hardwood that can withstand a lifetime of use. Even berries won't stain this board. Package also includes a $150 MasterCard gift card, the Platters and Boards cookbook and a smattering of goodies, including bottle Miraval rose wine.

Donated by: O'Meara Family, Village of Bedford Park & Denise Arenz

Fun night in! This package includes carefully sourced and selected puzzles and board games from Ann Kienzel of Play* Toy Stores. Plus a bottle of wine to further the merriment! Games included:

• Risk
• Monopoly
• Telestrations
• NYC 1000 piece puzzle
• The Genius Star
• Slapzi

Donated by: Play*

This package includes some of our favorite, local things. Enjoy a Alpine Food Shop $40 gift card (Westchester), Sweet Clover Desserts $30 gift gift (Western Springs), a Flower Mamas floral arrangement (Western Springs) and a $50 gift card to Card My Yard (Western Springs).

Donated by Melissa Glimco and Friends

Feeling lucky? This LED tree is decorated with over $75 of lottery tickets. After you win big, use the tree for seasonal decor or to pass on another lucky Lottery Tree.

Donated by: Jane Byczek

Red Victrola blue tooth turntable with built-in stereo speakers. Includes three albums - No Fences by Garth Brooks, Abbey Road by the Beatles and the Best of Fleetwood Mac.

Donated by: Diane Hesselbach

Let Janet Frasca from The Walker Group * Custom Renovations do a complimentary design consultation for your upcoming kitchen or bath renovation (normally this requires a $1,000 contract before renovation). Work to include scaled drawings with floorpan and elevations, finishes selections, and cabinetry design. If The Walker Group performs work, a 10% discount will be applied to total project cost. Plus, take home a SMEG toaster in pastel green!

Donated by: Janet Frasca of The Walker Group

Let Jean Bergin do your spring pots for Mother's Day. She will provide two outdoor planters of spring flowers to be planted in May. Her work speaks for itself!

Donated by: Jean Bergin

All Day Large Zip Top Tote

Don't worry about space; pack it all in the Kate Spade New York All Day Large Zip Top Tote. With the zip top opening, you won't have to worry about your valuables staying secure.
Includes a center pouch for your tablet or laptop.

• Interior secure zipper pocket.
• Three interior slip pockets.
• Exterior slip pocket.
• Kate Spade New York pinmount logo at front.
• Double hand strap for easy carry.
• Constructed of crossgrain leather.
• Spade flower jacquard textile lining.
• Imported.

Measurements:
Bottom Width: 16 1?2 in
Depth: 5 1?2 in
Height: 12 in
Strap Length: 27 in
Strap Drop: 11 in
Weight: 2 lbs

Donated by: The O'Mearas

You deserve the best this Valentine's Day! Add to your jewelry collection with this 14kt two-tone (rose gold and white gold) necklace/pendant, .15ct total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds, and a 16-inch fancy link chain.

Donated by: Garrett Watson of H Watson Jewelry - Chicago

The Virtual Closet Purge & Outfit Creation Experience. Tired of the clothes in your closet and unsure of how to mix and match what you do like? If you feel like your style needs a refresh, this experience is for you! During your virtual 3-hour consult with Amanda, you'll be guided to purge those pieces in your closet that no longer align with your current life and style vision. Just imagine how good it will feel to release the clutter of clothes taking up precious space in your closet! After your purge, Amanda will help you create 3 updated, confidence boosting looks with the pieces in your closet you decide to keep. She'll bring a fresh set of eyes and style to your wardrobe so that you are excited to get dressed again.

Amanda Weil, CEO of Style Awakening and a Style Specialist, is based in LA and is the go-to expert in her industry helping women and men be confidently seen and uniquely styled so they can attract the lifestyle they want. Her approach reveals an inner essence that exudes certainty, prosperity, and magnetism which is then recreated through style. The end result being one's authentic style expression.

Amanda is leading the industry in shifting towards the belief that style is not what's "in" and on trend, but rather what's within, and using style as a way to transform into the best version of yourself.

Donated by: Amanda Weil

A perfect girls night out for you and 3 friends. Get a blow out at Ten Friends in Hinsdale and then head over to Nabuki for sushi using the $250 gift card.

Donated by: Nabuki and Ten Friends

Give yourself the gift of self care! Package includes:

• Spa Finder Gift Cards $100 (2 at $50)
• Zazu Salon & Spa Gift Card $100
• Adore Pedicure $35
• Adore Dazzle Manicure $20
• Blue Mercury Gift Card $50
• Ulta Gift Card $25
• Starbucks Gift Cards $65 ( 1 at $25, 1 at $40)
• Loofah, Lotion, Chapstick Set, File $20
• Tumbler & Three Pairs of Cozy Socks $30

Donated By the Girls of the Mend a Heart Junior Board:

Kaylee Akers, Sydney Akers, Ella Beargie, Jane Deis, Emily Knaul, Carter Knotts, Addison Linn, Elisa Mann, Amelia McLaughlin, Audrey McLaughlin, Maddie Molis, McKenna Molis, Annie Morel, Lily Morel, Madeline McInerney, Morgan Wyent, Mia Burk, Caitlin Wisniewski

Enjoy 2 no-chip manicures and 2 pedicures from Top Nail in Clarendon Hills.

Donated by: Top Nail

Original artwork by Alex Weil.

Original artwork by Liam O'Meara.

Original artwork by Max Glimco.

Original artwork by Mia Burk.

Original artwork by Hannah Leonard.

Original artwork by Louise Osterhues.

Original artwork by heart warrior Shae.

1 for $5

5 for $20