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Help us support more than 650 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who call Misericordia home. No act of generosity is too small to make a difference.


Donations by check may be made out to Misericordia Foundation and mailed to Laura Tillotson / 1915 W Warner Ave / Chicago, IL 60613

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Online ticket sales have closed.  Tickets purchased online after February 3, 2024 will be available at the Misericordia Will Call located in front of Room S103ABCD.  Any tickets purchased directly from the Chicago Auto Show (CATA) site will be available at the CATA Will Call located in the Grand Ballroom Lobby.

The Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity Gala

Friday, February 9, 2024 
McCormick Place

Supporting Misericordia and 18 other Chicago-area charities


Schedule for the Evening

5:30-7:00 p.m. Misericordia Reception (Room S103ABCD)
Mingle with fellow Misericordia supporters and savor cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.  

Bid on spectacular live auction items including spectacular new home in Nantucket, golf and lodging at Sand Valley, Michigan beach home, long weekend in Cabo, NCAA tickets or tickets to Taylor Swift: Era's Tour in London, England!  

7:00-11:00 p.m. Chicago Auto Show (Show Floor)
Fine food and drink, live music, cars, and more
Don't forget your tickets! You must have them to enter the show floor. (Tickets purchased after February 1st will be held at Misericordia's will call.)


More Details

  • Tuxedo attire is mandatory.
  • Each ticket is automatically entered in a drawing for a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer (Winners must be present.)
  • If you are driving, park in Lot A or Lot C. The best drop-off spot is Gate 2.
  • Click here for more information about First Look for Charity and the Chicago Auto Show.

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Misericordia Women's Auxiliary

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