Join us for cocktails, a seated dinner and live auction to benefit the
Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team (MERIT),
a community-based program providing children suspected of being abused or neglected with timely,
expert medical evaluations and treatment.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

5:00 p.m.
Cocktail Hour

6:00 p.m.
Seated Dinner & Live Auction

Franchesco's Ristorante
7128 Spring Creek Road
Rockford, IL 61107

Cocktail Attire

Menu
Filet Mignon
Miso Salmon
Eggplant Siciliana 

Please specify vegetarian on the registration page if this is your chosen option.
Other allergies or dietary restriction requests will be accommodated as much as possible.