Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
This very unique fundraising event is the only one of its kind in Chicago and brings together local celebrity dancers for a magical evening of ballroom dancing, wonderful food and general dancing for all guests. And again in 2010, Top Chef Winner & Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless will compete in the Alumni Show, just following the Celebrity Dance-off with the following Chicago celebrities scheduled to appear: Bears Hall-of-Famer Gale Sayers, Radio Host Mancow, Dina Bair of WGN, and many others.
The competition will be judged by Nick Kosovich, the U.S. national champion most recently seen as Vivica A. Fox’s partner on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and a panel of celebrity judges, including Rick Bayless.
Friday, March 12th, 2010
6 PM Cocktails 7 PM Doors Open
Hyatt Regency Chicago -Crystal Ballroom in Downtown Chicago
151 E. Wacker Drive Chicago
There are 3 ways you can get involved...
1. PURCHASE TICKETS
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets
Ticket Price - $175
2. BECOME A SPONSOR
Your company can sponsor the event through cash and/or in-kind contributions. CLICK HERE to download the Sponsorship Brochure.
3. BECOME AN INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER
CLICK HERE to register for your chance to earn a COMPLIMENTARY TICKET or rigister all ready as an indivnidual fund raiser. Need help getting started? Click HERE to view step-by-step instructions on how to register as an “Individual Fundraiser” and browse helpful tips for making fundraising fun and easy!
Already registered as an “Individual Fundraiser” CLICK HERE to access your personal fundraising page.
Alumni Scheduled to Appear:
Top Chef Winner Rick Bayless
Dana Kozlov
Dina Bair
Mike Adamle
Ginger Zee
Amy Jacobson
Lisa Aprati
Katie Lorenz
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The Arthur Murray Dance Studios
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DLA Piper |
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All Inclusive Trip to Diva's Live in New York
All Inclusive Trip to Napa Valley
All Inclusive Trip to Dancing with the Stars in LA
A Day in the Kitchen with Rick Bayless
A Custom Made Gown
Health & Wellness Package to include Lasik eye surgery by Dr. Richard Foulkes of Future Vision Laser Center
Please consider joining us at the Golf for the Cure® & Promise Awards Dinner on June 11th, 2010 at the Highland Park Country Club in Highland Park, IL. This unique event provides our Komen Chicago community the opportunity to rally around a cause that has so deeply affected all of us. And, this time around it’s not about the score. Come celebrate with us out on the golf course and over dinner at The Promise Awards Dinner. Golfers are encouraged to bring along family and friends for dinner to enjoy a three-hour open bar, dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and raffle prizes. Event details are as follows:
Event Date: Friday June 11th, 2010
Event Location: Highland Park Country Club
Highland Park, IL
Golfer Registration: $190
Dinner Guest: $65
Golfer Shotgun Start: 12:00 pm
Promise Awards Dinner: 6:00 pm
Registration for the Golf for the Cure® and Promise Awards Dinner will open in Spring 2010. Please return to our site at that time to learn more about how you can support our cause. In the meantime, any questions regarding the event can be directed to Cara Belvin, Special Events Manager, at 773.444.0061 or via email at cbelvin@komenchicago.org.
Interested Sponsors may CLICK HERE to learn more about the benefits of event sponsorship.
BluePay is an industry-leading credit card processing company dedicated to connecting merchants with quick, easy, and inclusive payment solutions and competitive processing rates. As part of their ongoing support and commitment, BluePay has pledged to donate .50 percentage of their net revenue from each new merchant for the first twelve months of processing to Komen Chicago. For more information, please click here.
Supporters of Komen Chicagoland Affiliate will join the Bulls on Friday, February 26th as they take on the Portland Trailblazers! Tickets which were regularly priced at $46 (Madhouse no Madison 300 Level rows 8-17) and $70 (Madhouse 300 Level rows 1-7) were available for only $28 and $40 through January 15th! We thank the Bulls for this opportunity to bring awareness to breast cancer. For information, visit www.bulls.com/komen.
The Pink Ribbon Comedy Tour will perform a special stand-up show at Zanie's Comedy Club, 1548 N. Wells, on Sunday, March 14th. 30% of the retail ticket sales price will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Visit www.pinkribboncomedytour.com for more information on the team and to buy tickets.
Thursday, March 11th 2010 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Classic cuisine served as a remarkable five coursed meal paired with California's Opolo Wines. A live raffle and silent auction will take place during the dinner. $65/person (excludes tax & gratuity). Francesca's is located at 3124 S Route 59 # 158, Naperville. To make a reservation, please call or email at 630.946.0600 or Danielle@miafrancesca.com.
"Pink Sock Hop for the Cure" on Saturday, April 24th from 4 - 8 pm at the Morton Grove Moose Lodge. For more information, please call or email John Smith of St. Francis Hospital at 847-316-2777 or jsmith2@reshealthcare.org.
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