Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC), a Chicago organization committed to ending domestic violence, will host its 25th Annual Spring Gala Sounds of Silence at the the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr. CAWC, formerly named Chicago Abused Women Coalition, created Sounds of Silence to give recognition and a voice to the too often “silent” crime of violence between individuals and within families. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez will serve as the master of ceremonies of the black tie optional event, which includes cocktails, a silent auction and mystery wine raffle, followed by a seated dinner, live auction and dancing with music provided by DJ Spencer Lokken of Style Matters. CAWC will present its Champion Award to McCormick Foundation for its extraordinary leadership in support of CAWC’s mission to end domestic violence. President and CEO David Hiller will be accepting on behalf of the Foundation. Individual ticket prices begin at $225, and VIP tickets can be purchased for $500 a piece. For more sponsorship and ticket information, contact Anne Borg at aborg@cawc.org or call 773.489.9081, ext. 21. For more information visit www.cawc.org or follow us on Facebook (Connections for Abused Women and their Children) and Twitter (CAWChicago).