September is suicide prevention month.
The time of year when the world speaks loudest in its best effort to highlight an issue that affects millions of people. But suicide goes far beyond statistics. On a granular level, mental health challenges will touch all of us either personally or through someone we love. Acknowledging this reality is a monumental step towards combating a person’s darkest moments. It is an imperative component of support needed to help a loved one overcome their struggle.
While we highlight the perils of suicide this month, stopping it is the ultimate goal every day of the year. For some, the determination to live can be a difficult minute by minute decision. By minimizing the risk factors, suicide can be prevented. Meeting a person where they are in their mental health journey instead of where you’d like them to be is the best step forward in helping to move through the fog towards daylight.
September is suicide prevention month.
The time of year when the world speaks loudest in its best effort to highlight an issue that affects millions of people. But suicide goes far beyond statistics. On a granular level, mental health challenges will touch all of us either personally or through someone we love. Acknowledging this reality is a monumental step towards combating a person’s darkest moments. It is an imperative component of support needed to help a loved one overcome their struggle.
While we highlight the perils of suicide this month, stopping it is the ultimate goal every day of the year. For some, the determination to live can be a difficult minute by minute decision. By minimizing the risk factors, suicide can be prevented. Meeting a person where they are in their mental health journey instead of where you’d like them to be is the best step forward in helping to move through the fog towards daylight.
Celebrating 21 years!
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Join us in celebrating 21 years of Rebecca’s Dream—championing mental health, fighting stigma, and raising awareness for prevention and early intervention.
Tickets are now available:
Dreamer – $150
Dream Friend – $175
Each Dream Friend ticket includes 2 Cash Raffle tickets.
Next Generation Dreamer – $100
Are you age 30 or younger? Rebecca’s Dream invites you to attend at a reduced rate.
Dream Group – $1,350
Bring a group of 10. Company or group recognition.
$500 Cash Raffle – $25/ticket or 5 tickets for $100
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We invite you to partner with us as a sponsor for this year’s Rebecca’s Dream Benefit. Your sponsorship directly supports our mission to promote mental health awareness and education while honoring Rebecca’s legacy.
Each level of sponsorship offers meaningful opportunities for recognition, community engagement, and visibility both at the event and across our communication channels. From naming rights to social media promotion and on-site branding, there’s a level to match your desired impact.
Explore the sponsorship levels below and join us in making a difference.
Platinum Sponsor – $10,000
Top-tier sponsorship with naming rights, logo placement across all event materials, prominent online and media recognition, a special stage mention, and 10 event tickets.
Silver Sponsor – $7,500
High-level visibility with logo on banner, registration table, invitation, and online platforms; recognition in media and at the event; includes 8 event tickets.
Bronze Sponsor – $5,000
Strong presence with your logo on key signage, the benefit invitation, the website, and social media; featured in press and the e-newsletter; includes 6 event tickets.
Partner Sponsor – $2,500
Valuable support level with logo on signage, online recognition, and social media mentions; includes 4 event tickets.
Barrel Sponsor – $1,000 
Company name and logo featured on a wine barrel at the venue; includes 2 event tickets and online recognition.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.
Contact Kathleen Illes at killes@rebeccasdream.org or 773-423-7326 to learn more.
Rebecca’s Dream 2022 Benefit
A fantastic dinner, bocce, games, and energetic dancing rounded out a memorable evening, and successful 17th year annual fund raiser.
July 16, 2022, Rebecca’s Dream’s supporters gathered at Pinstripes, Northbrook, Ill., to Celebrate 17 years of “Changing the Face of Depression” and to promote awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases.
670 Score radio personality, Dan Bernstein, Master of Ceremonies, shared a powerful message about the importance of mental health stigma and the progress we’re making to eliminate it. Bernstein urged all to continue fighting against stigma and expressed their appreciation for the help, hope, knowledge and support offered by Rebecca’s Dream to so many in need.
The room was filled with guests of all ages as Susan Bell, Executive Director of CBO spoke about the impact of RD’s programming, RD’s 2022 Scholarship recipients were honored, Rebecca’s Dream’s President, Stan Slovin, recognized RD’s Heroes for their constant support and efforts, Founders Gail and Norm Cutler extended their gratitude and appreciation to the Board, volunteers and the dedication of our donors who make it possible to continue the mission and vision of Rebecca’s Dream. They shared their vision of a world where the stigma of mental illness would be only a memory.
We thank you for attending the 17th Annual Rebecca’s Dream Benefit and Auction, supporting RD through your financial generosity, volunteering, sponsoring, and for walking the path with us to reduce stigma of mental illness while we educate our audience and beyond.
With infinite gratitude,
The Board of Directors of Rebecca’s Dream
Photo credit: Photos taken by Mitzvah Photography Annette Leibovitz
Radio Interview
“It’s okay to fall apart sometimes.
Tacos fall apart and we still love them”
~ Unknown
Featured Book
Mental Health News
Catch up on the latest articles and news headlines about mental health, bipolar disorder and depression at Rebecca’s Dream “The Voice” and Press.
