The Alliance for the Great Lakes hosted its biggest fundraising event of the season at Chicago’s Columbia Yacht Club on June 20, 2019. Sponsored by Chicago magazine, the generosity of attendees and supporters helped the Great Blue Benefit raise more than $165,000 this year. Each dollar helps protect the Great Lakes for the people who drink from them, swim in their waters, and sit by their shores. For more information, click here.
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Another happy bidder at the Great Blue Benefit
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It was a full house at the Great Blue Benefit.
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It was a gorgeous evening to enjoy the lake view at the Great Blue Benefit.
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Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier shares progress made and work to be done to protect the lakes.
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Alliance for the Great Lakes staff enjoy mingling with supporters at the Great Blue Benefit.
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Shaw’s Crab House staff cook up delicious and sustainable fare.
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Guests enjoy beautiful skyline views at the Great Blue Benefit.
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Shaw’s Crab House staff serve up tasty food — with Great Lakes style!
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Chicago Diamond Trio jazzes up the vibe at the Great Blue Benefit.
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A breathtaking view from the Great Blue Benefit
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Alliance for the Great Lakes staff and supporters alike enjoy a lovely evening and great company.
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A beautiful evening on the Columbia Yacht Club deck
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A beautiful evening aboard the Columbia Yacht Club at the Great Blue Benefit
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The Columbia Yacht Club hosted the Great Blue Benefit for the 10th year in a row.
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Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier celebrates the lakes with guests.
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Skyline views and great conversation at the Great Blue Benefit
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Alliance for the Great Lakes President & CEO Joel Brammeier shares why we all need to protect our water.
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The sun is setting on the 2019 Great Blue Benefit — see you next year!
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You can’t make tasty beverages without clean water!
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Old and new friends connect at the Great Blue Benefit.
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Longtime Alliance for the Great Lakes supporters Joyce and Charles Solberg enjoy a night with family and friends.
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Cheers to everyone who supported the Great Lakes at the Great Blue Benefit!
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