Pictures from the 2008 Best Friend Award Night held at Hugo's Frog Bar and Fish House in Chicago. Pictures courtesy of John Reilly Photography


Leslie Batterson, Event Co-chair with Brian and Barbara Howard of Toys"R"Us.



KID co-founders Linda Ginzel and Boaz Keysar with Board members Karen Bertoli (left) and Judy Sage.



2004 Best Friend Mary Ellen Fise (right) with Barbara Guthrie of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.



Kids In Danger Board of Directors with executive director Nancy Cowles and former board members, Sunil Garg and Marla Felcher



Board President Linda Ginzel with 2001 Best Friend Marla Felcher and Dr. Gerri Henderson



Ellen Engel and Barbara Passy



Dave Wiesman, event co-chair Karen Bertoli and 2002 Best Friend, Lisa Parker



Dr. Robert (2007 Best Friend) and Mrs. Tanz



KID co-founder Ely Keysar plays a song dedicated to his brother Danny



2003 Best Friend US Representative Jan Schakowsky who spoke on behalf of this year's honoree, US Senator Richard Durbin.



Barbara & Brian Howard; Lynn & Mike Wells, Bryon Williams and Kristen Reeves of Toys"R"Us



Emcee Janet Davies of ABC 7 Chicago with event co-chairs Lisa Turano Solano, Karent Bertoli and Leslie Batterson