Bears Coach, Wife Head Diabetes Fund-raiser

Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and his wife, MaryAnne, will serve as event honorary chairs of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) seventh annual Care to Cure: A Sunday Brunch at 11 a.m. March 6, at the Soldier Field United Club.

Care to Cure is an annual fundraiser that benefits ADA research, programs and advocacy with a special opportunity for guests to support ADA summer camp for children with diabetes.

Smith and his wife, who reside in Lake Forest, will be joined by CBS Sports Director Ryan Baker, who will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

During the afternoon, guests will enjoy a seated brunch, music, a silent auction and an opportunity to fund camp scholarships. For the first time, VIP guests will also have the opportunity to attend the VIP Reception with a Behind the Scenes tour of Soldier Field, including locker room, on-field access and box suite.

Auction highlights include a three-night stay at Ariau Amazon Towers in Manaus, Brazil; VIP Wine Tour and  Tasting at Chateau Chantel in Traverse City, Mich.; four front row tickets to a Chicago White Sox game, and four lawn tickets to any Live Nation concert.

To purchase a ticket or for more information, call Kristen Young at (312) 346-1805, ext. 6572, or visit the ADA website at www.diabetes.org.