Be Naughty or Nice This Holiday Season

“Helping others is always a good way to celebrate the holidays, bringing cheer and making you feel good,” says Dr. Sandy Goldberg, founder of A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF). The organization’s Auxiliary Board sponsors its second annual “Naughty or Nice” party from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at Zella, (1983 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago; 773-549-2910).

The event raises money to fund no cost mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals, and raises awareness of the need for early detection of breast cancer.

“A Silver Lining Foundation’s Auxiliary Board happily hosts our second annual holiday party to provide a potentially life-saving mammograms and related outreach and resource services for uninsured and underinsured individuals,” says Dr. Goldberg. “By celebrating the holidays and enjoying time with friends at Zella, we have the opportunity to make a huge difference in someone’s life. In this season of giving, what better gift is there?”

Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets.

Admission includes all-you-can-drink cocktails, wine (house brands) and domestic beers.

There will also be raffle with a variety of prizes, including sports tickets, and restaurant and spa deals.

For more information on ASLF, visit www.asilverliningfoundation.org.

ASLF Celebrates its 500th Mammogram Given at UIMCC

A Silver Lining Foundation recently celebrated a milestone-- the 500th ASLF-funded mammogram given at The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago (UIMCC). Chicago resident Charlene Dodson was the lucky recipient on Friday, November 21 at UIMCC.

ASLF provides no cost screening mammograms, follow-up diagnostic testing, and other breast cancer resources to uninsured and underinsured patients. The foundation's Buy A Mom A Mammogram program funds screening mammograms at area hospitals to qualifying women in a timely, dignified and respectful manner.

"We celebrate this incredible milestone in honor of women like Charlene Dodson, who have benefited from our resources, and always have our unconditional support," said Dr. Sandy Goldberg, breast cancer survivor and ASLF founder. "We're fortunate to have our friends at UIMCC provide their time, and services for 500 mammograms (and counting)!"

And don't forget to celebrate the holidays with ASLF! Make sure your name is on Santa's list of "Nice" rather than "Naughty" by joining ASLF's Junior Board for the "Save the Girls Holiday Party" at Zella (1983 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago; 773-549-2910) on Friday, December 5 at 8:30 p.m.

"Save the Girls Holiday Party" will raise money to support Buy A Mom A Mammogram. Is there a better gift to give during the holidays?

While the December temperatures drop, you'll be enjoying the all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink party in a heated tent on Zella's outdoor patio. Advance tickets are $35, and can be purchased online at www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets, with $40 admission at the door. All attendees will receive a raffle ticket for prizes like sporting tickets, mountain bikes, and much more.

For more information on ASLF, visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

Have you been naughty or nice?

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it's the season of gift-giving. Make sure your name is on Santa's list of "Nice" rather than "Naughty" by joining the Junior Board of A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) for the "Save the Girls Holiday Party" at Zella (1983 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago; 773-549-2910) on Friday, December 5 at 8:30 p.m.


"Save the Girls Holiday Party" will raise money to fund no cost screening mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals, and raise awareness of the need for early detection of breast cancer. It will support ASLF's unique Buy A Mom A Mammogram program, which provides the screening mammograms. Is there a better gift to give during the holidays?


While the December temperatures drop, you'll be enjoying the all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink party in a heated tent on Zella's outdoor patio. Advance tickets are $35, and can be purchased online at www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets, with $40 admission at the door. All attendees will receive a raffle ticket for prizes like sporting tickets, mountain bikes, and much more.


For more information on ASLF, visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.