On Friday November 12th NRS hosted the 8th Annual Spirit of Youth cocktail reception honoring Coldwell Banker Charitable Foundation. The event, which was held at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, included tours of the Design Center at The Merchandise Mart's DreamHome while indulging on dishes from 10 Chicago premiere restaurant partners, including Top Chef's Stephanie Izard, Vanille Patisserie, Sushi Wabi, and Opera Restaurant; as a well as wine stations provided by Fortino Winery.

Guest in attendance at the event included 2010 Spirit of Youth platinum sponsor, United Airlines; gold sponsors Chicago Tribune, Radio Flyer and Greyhound (a FirstGroup of America company); NRS board members, staff, volunteers and supporters.