Monday, March 31, 2008

Flirting for Disaster

Greater Chicago Red Cross Invites You toFlirting for Disaster: Coqueteo Latino!
Unwind at the River North hot-spot Rumba for some fun and philanthropy
Join us for a night of coqueteo con propĆ³sito (flirting with a purpose) at the Second Annual American Red Cross of Greater Chicago’s Latino Flirting for Disaster event!
On April 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rumba, 305 W. Hubbard St. in Chicago, young professionals from all walks of life can enjoy a fantastic night of fun and flirting complete with live music, dancing, a raffle, complimentary hors d' oeuvres, and special guests.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The ticket price includes open bar from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. featuring select Don Julio beverages as well as $5 sangria and $5 pomegranate martini drink specials from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago and its lifesaving programs and services. To purchase tickets in advance, go to http://www.flirtingfordisaster.com/ or call 312-729-6195.
This event is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of HispanicPro.com, Hoy, Don Julio Tequila and The Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Illinois.
“Flirting for Disaster” was launched in 2002 by the Auxiliary Board of the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago to introduce its mission to a new generation. “Flirting for Disaster” events educate younger members of the community about the organization in a fun, social environment, and encourage attendees to join the Greater Chicago Red Cross in helping area residents prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian service organization dedicated to helping make families and communities safer here and around the globe. Locally, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago serves more than 8.3 million people in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties through the support and generous contributions of individuals, corporations, the United Way and other philanthropic foundations. For more information, call 312-729-6100 or visit www.chicagoredcross.org.