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Join us for a family-friendly fundraiser to help finalize the Eppes Family Adoption Journey.Maria Eppes, a beloved local early education teacher, began her adoption journey at the start of 2021—a path filled with hope, paperwork, and perseverance. When she was united with newborn Evangeline in Florida on March 20th, 2024, she thought her dream had finally come true.
After returning home to Illinois, Evangeline has been in Maria’s care every single day—she’s the only mother Evangeline has ever known. But the road to make their family official has been filled with obstacles: denied adoption grants, immoral practices by the Florida agency, being turned down for loans, and already paying $50,000 toward the process.
Now, one final hurdle remains—and that’s where our community comes in. 💪
📅 Sunday, September 7
🕐 1–4 PM
📍 Hawthorne’s Backyard, West Chicago
🎶 Live music • BBQ • Raffles • Bags tournament • Family fun
🎟 $40 Adults | $15 Kids 4–12 | $300 Table for 8–10
🎯 Bags Tournament: $10 per person/$20 per team
All proceeds go toward finalizing Evangeline’s adoption. Donations can be made directly to the adoption fund here:
https://evangelinesgotchaday2025.my.canva.site/dagunjnii7i
Let’s make Gotcha Day happen—and make Evangeline an official member of the Eppes Family. 💜
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1200 W Hawthorne Ln, West Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60185
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