SPYRL Chicago launches online auction to benefit Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation
HIGHLAND PARK, IL (JUNE 2017) – SPYRL™, the North Shore's newest GYROTONIC® studio, is excited to kick-off of their online auction featuring autographed memorabilia, Bears tickets, Gyrotonic classes and more with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated directly to the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation to support their mission of providing opportunities and resources to thousands of critically and chronically ill children and their families. The auction can be found at spyrl2017.eflea.ca and is open now until June 30th.
Former Chicago Bear, Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman, has been a die-hard Gyrotonic enthusiast since suffering a knee injury in 2014 and regularly works out at SPYRL. He was on hand at the studio’s official opening and autographed footballs and took photographs with fans for a suggested donation to his foundation. “I’m honored that SPYRL is giving back to my Foundation,” said Tillman. “It’s always great when you have a community that supports what we are doing and helping to make our community better.” More than $5,000 was raised for Tillman’s foundation at the opening, however, SPYRL Owner, Sharon Burack wanted to continue to support his foundation and has launched the online auction to raise additional funds throughout the month of June.
Featured auction items include: • Authentic Charles “Peanut” Tillman – Opening Bid: $200 • Charles Tillman autographed football plus two Bears game tickets – aisle seats, 5th row, 35-yard line, behind the Chicago Bears bench (2-sets). Opening Bid: $500 • Charles Tillman autographed mini helmet plus two Bears game tickets – aisle seats, 5th row, 35-yard line, behind the Chicago Bears bench (3-sets). Opening Bid: $350 • Gyrotonic Lessons – 10 private SPYRL Chicago GYROTONIC lessons. Opening Bid: $450 • Live-In Caregiver – one week live-in courtesy of Freedom Home Care. Value: $1,925
In addition to the online auction, SPYRL is donating 50 percent of all new class registrations to the foundation. The auction is open now through June 30 and can be found on SPYRL Chicago Facebook page and on www.SPYRLChicago.com. Tillman. “After just one session, I saw significant transformation in my strength and flexibility,” said Tillman. “As a professional athlete, this is by far one of my favorite workouts.”
ABOUT SPYRL CHICAGO SPYRL Chicago is a brand new, bright, light-filled Gyrotonic studio conveniently located at 1781 Green Bay Road, south of Central Avenue in Downtown Highland Park with ample free parking, just two blocks west of the Highland Park Metra Station. SPYRL offers individual and group sessions of up to 4 people by appointment. Hours are currently by appointment only. The public is invited to call 847-348-0822 or email info@SPYRLChicago.com for more information.
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