Pictured above with Cheryl Burton: Donta Jones was the winner of the Apple Watch generously donated by Aetna for having the most social media likes on his event check-in Facebook post. Donta is a participant of our Self-Advocacy Program for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He also competes in five sports on Ada S. McKinley’s Special Olympics Team.
About The Gathering: To celebrate its extraordinary 100 years of service milestone, Ada S. McKinley hosted “The Gathering: Honoring the Legacy of Ada S. McKinley.” This intimate and inspirational celebration honored Ada S. McKinley the founder and emulated the “gatherings” she hosted to bring together thought leaders in support of expanding human service resources when she founded the agency a century ago. Cheryl Burton, news anchor and reporter with WLS-TV/ABC 7 Chicago, was the honoree of the evening and recipient of the Ada S. McKinley Centennial Award for her commitment to using her voice and influence to change lives and strengthen communities in Chicago. Cheryl was interviewed by television host and radio personality Jeanne Sparrow during a fireside chat at Taste 222 restaurant. The discussion included how the work of Ada S. McKinley Community Services has impacted Cheryl’s life and the Chicago community through programs like college and job readiness, head start, foster care, mental wellness, and more.
Special thanks to our Sponsors: Wintrust, Aon, Canon, First American Bank, Wells Fargo, Hub International, Seyfarth Shaw, AFO Technology, USI Insurance and the Chicago Bears. Festivities included entertainment by Ada S. McKinley’s 100-Year Anniversary Media Partner, iHeart Media.
