JOIN US FOR THE LIVE-STREAM EVENT
HERE ON OCTOBER 26th AT 7pm
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
You must click on the image above to activate the video player. The Gala video feed will go live at 6:55 PM Central on Monday, October 26th. The Gala presentation will start at 7 PM. In case you are joining late, you can rewind/scrub back to the beginning. You can also pause and rewind the video at any time.
If you experience any issues with the above video player, please refresh this page and try again. Or, go directly to the YouTube Live video page: https://youtu.be/U40hubdADHs (You can chat live with other YouTube viewers on this page.)
If you prefer, you can watch this video via the YouTube app on your SmartTV, Firestick, Roku, or other TV streaming device by opening the YouTube app on your device and searching for “Reach for Excellence Virtual Gala”
For any other technical issues, please message Vince at MEF.
Benefiting the Midtown Center for boys and Metro Achievement center for girls
HONORING
John J. Conroy, Jr.
Principal and Former Global Chair, Baker McKenzie
Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr.
Executive Partner, Madison Dearborn Partners
Professor, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management
This year's MEF Gala will be a free, virtual event,
running from 7:00 - 7:45pm on October 26 on this webpage.
Join us for the free watch party - Help pay respect to our honorees and students during the live virtual event streamed here and on YouTube.
Make a donation - Use the donate button here or text MEFGala to 76278. MEF donors have pledged $50,000 in matching gifts for MEF’s Week of Giving (Oct. 26-Nov. 1), doubling the value of your gift!
Sponsor our event - Sponsors will get recognition on our website and social media during the event as well as after.
Spread the word on social media! - Please share our posts and videos with your network to let people know about this impactful fundraiser.
Can’t make it on Monday the 26th? The video of the Gala will remain online for MEF’s Week of Giving, Monday, Oct. 26th-Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 2020. Check it out and continue sharing it all week!
MEF Virtual Gala
Metro High School Freshman, Taylor, talks about the importance and impact of Metro's Character Education classes for her as well as kids from unstable homes.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
HOST - $50,000
BENEFACTOR - $25,000
PREMIER - $10,000
SPONSOR - $5,000
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION- FREE!
While we are offering this year's event free of charge, we hope that viewers will give generously if they are able. And don’t forget to help us spread the word!
CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Please mail to:
Midtown Educational Foundation
c/o Michele Olsen
718 s Loomis
Chicago, IL 60607
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Terry Sullivan with questions regarding this year's event.