A few weeks ago I wrote about a friend of mine that had been recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. There was a vintage fashion show held in her honor to help raise money to offset some of her medical bills. All of the vintage jewelry, clothing, and hats that were modeled came from Pats store in downtown Elgin.
Tonight I received a phone call from another mutual friend of ours. He called to tell me that she passed away this evening, losing her 2 month battle with cancer.
Word has spread quickly in our town of her passing. More than likely it will make not only the local news in our community paper, but the Chicago news as well. Her illness, having no medical insurance along with all of the support from local volunteers to run her store made nationwide headlines. She was very moved by all of the help along with the positive attention that this gave our downtown which has been undergoing some major revitalization.
On Thursday evening at the same restaurant that the fashion show was held, we will honor this local icon. We will toast to her life, and her family legacy....Godspeed my friend.
