Nearly 50 years ago the late entertainer, Danny Thomas envisioned a dream that "no child should die in the dawn of life." He developed a plan and believed that his dream could come true. It is through a collective effort of doctors, researchers, donors and volunteers that this dream is becoming a reality. Supporters of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the Chicagoland area contribute to Danny's dream in many ways. For the past fifteen years, the Annual Dream A Little Dream Fashion Show, benefiting St. Jude, has raised over $1,400,000. Last year more than 1100 guests attended.

On Sunday, November 7, 2010, we will celebrate our Sweet 16th Anniversary of the Dream A Little Dream Fashion Show to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. As we plan and prepare for this year's big event, we hope you will consider participating in some way. Your involvement will strongly benefit you and your company through event promotions and exposure to our guests, local businesswomen, and businessmen from Chicago and surrounding communities. Most importantly, it will have a significant impact on the treatment of childhood catastrophic diseases worldwide.

As the hospital continues to progress in its research and treatment of children, physicians and researchers are coming closer to making Danny's dream a reality. Because of the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, survival rates for childhood cancers have increased from 20 percent to better than 70 percent overall. In addition, the staff of St. Jude is reaching new heights in medical advances, and scientists are expanding their focus on genetic disorders and international outreach programs. St. Jude has become the single largest center in the United States for the treatment and research of childhood catastrophic diseases such as cancer and pediatric AIDS.

There are many ways of participating in this year's event to show your support of St. Jude - becoming a corporate sponsor, donating raffle items, purchasing an ad in the Dream Book event program, and of course, attending the Show! Please look though our site to find information about these various opportunities. If you are interested in supporting this very worthy cause and have questions about how you can do so, please click here.

It is our hope that you will join us in keeping Danny's dream alive through the 16th Annual Dream a Little Dream Fashion Show.

Fashion Show Committee