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DESCRIPTION:Life for any suburban teen today is like riding a roller coas
 ter for the very first time. The ups and downs come fast and unexpected\
 , while drama quietly lurks at every sharp turn. &nbsp\;Just ask any par
 ent.\nBut when your teen is battling an emotional issue like depression 
 or bi-polar disorder\, the ride becomes even more dangerous.&nbsp\; Pare
 nt Gail Cutler knows this too well: her daughter\, Rebecca\, committed s
 uicide in 2005 at age 29. Rebecca experienced depression and bi-polar &l
 dquo\;mood swings&rdquo\; as a teen\, but few knew of its seriousness or
  consequences. &nbsp\;\n&ldquo\;It&rsquo\;s difficult enough to deal wit
 h teenagers\,&rdquo\; Cutler relates as a parent. &ldquo\;They&rsquo\;re
  walking nerve ends\, walking hormones\,&rdquo\; she says. &nbsp\;&ldquo
 \;Normal teens are moody enough. But when you have a teen with an emotio
 nal disorder\, you&rsquo\;re suddenly dealing with many more issues.&rdq
 uo\;&nbsp\;\nAdds Cutler: &ldquo\;Parents\, teachers and friends don&rsq
 uo\;t always understand\, either.&rdquo\;\nThat&rsquo\;s why she and hus
 band\, Norman\, founded &ldquo\;Rebecca&rsquo\;s Dream\,&rdquo\; a non-p
 rofit that dedicates itself to raising awareness for teen depression and
  bi-polar disorders as serious\, adolescent issues.&nbsp\; Their stance 
 is reinforced by a 2011 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted by
  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): suicide is the th
 ird leading cause of death among teens\, and depression is the most cite
 d cause. &nbsp\;Girls are more likely to attempt suicide than boys\, and
  that increases until they reach age 19.\nBy serving as a resource for p
 arents and friends\, Rebecca&rsquo\;s Dream provides insight\, compassio
 n and helpful information on the signs of emotional issues\, and where t
 o go for proper treatment and support. &nbsp\;If the organization can sa
 ve just one life\, Cutler says\, it will have entirely served its purpos
 e.&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nThe public is invited to attend a benefit for 
 Rebecca&rsquo\;s Dream from 7-10 p.m. on Sunday\, Aug. 11\, at The Shed\
 , a private musician&rsquo\;s club located just west of the Edens Expres
 sway\, at 1480 Old Deerfield Road\, Suite 11\, Highland Park. &nbsp\;The
  outdoor event will feature live music\, appetizers\, two speakers\, non
 -alcoholic drinks and silent auction prizes.\nThe event cost is $25 per 
 person\, and checks can be made payable to Rebecca&rsquo\;s Dream\, a 50
 1(c)3 designated organization. &nbsp\;Attendees are asked to dress in ca
 sual white\, &ldquo\;to celebrate life.&rdquo\;\nEvanston-based therapis
 t Victoria Baum will be the featured speaker. &nbsp\;As a licensed\, cli
 nical professional\, Baum brings tremendous insight to emotional issues 
 facing teens\, and particularly those on Chicago&rsquo\;s North Shore. &
 nbsp\;In addition\, Winnetka-based Erica&rsquo\;s Lighthouse\, a local n
 on-profit that specializes in adolescent depression\, will provide a tee
 n speaker to address the topic from a younger perspective.\nTo RSVP for 
 the event\, visit www.rebeccasdream.eventbrite.com. &nbsp\;For more info
 rmation about Rebecca&rsquo\;s Dream\, visit www.rebeccasdream.org\, or 
 contact Gail Cutler at 312-450-3756.
URL:http://lakeforest.patch.com/events/rebeccas-dream-fundraiser-aug-11-t
 o-raise-awareness-for-teen-depression-bi-polar-issues-2aa854e9
SUMMARY:'Rebecca's Dream' Fundraiser Aug. 11 to Raise Awareness for Teen 
 Depression\, Bi-Polar Issues
LOCATION:1480 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL 60035: 1480 Old Deerf
 ield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL
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