Cancer Wellness Center 2020 Better Together Benefit – at home
Time To Shine
Thursday, September 10, 2020
6:30 VIP Cocktail Experience
7:00 Live Broadcast
We may not be able to gather like we are used to, but we are not letting that stop us!
We are excited to celebrate with you at our first ever virtual Better Together Benefit! We are planning an engaging fundraising event filled with special guest appearances and the finalists from our CWC Time to Shine Online Talent Competition. There will be a variety of ways to support the Center including some favorites like the silent auction and an exciting raffle. Join us for an extraordinary evening from the comfort of your own home. This year’s Benefit will be unlike any other!
The event is free, but registration is required.
We can’t wait to “see” you on September 10th.
We all need to connect right now, so join us for Better Together 2020 Benefit – at home!
Learn how the Cancer Wellness Center has responded in this time of uncertainty
Engage in a friendly bidding war on great silent auction prizes
Take a chance to win one of our amazing raffle prizes
Help make a difference in the lives of those facing cancer
LEADING UP TO THE EVENT
August 4 – 24 – Call for CWC Time To Shine Online Talent Competition Entries
August 28 – Silent Auction Opens
August 28 – September 4 – CWC Time To Shine Online Talent Competition Voting
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
September 10
6:30 pm – VIP – Cocktail Experience
Prior to the event, guests who choose to participate in our VIP Cocktail experience will receive all of the fixings, including recipes, mixers and garnishes. At 6:30pm tune in as a professional mixologist guides the way, and guests get to “mix” along at home. Then we will participate in a virtual toast as we kick off our Benefit.
7:00 pm- 7:45 pm – Live Broadcast Event
The fun begins at 7:00 PM, Please join us virtually for an unforgettable celebration hosted by Chicago’s own Ryan Chiaverini, co-host of ABC 7’s talk and entertainment show Windy City Live. Enjoy a special performance by Riley Elmore, contestant on Season 11 of The Voice.
CWC Time To Shine Online Talent Competition Winners Announced
Special Guest Appearances
Raffle Winner Announced
10:00 pm – Silent Auction Closes
The evening will be an entertaining & meaningful event supporting the Cancer Wellness Center!
We will hear from some of our CWC participants and enjoy special performances by our top 2 CWC Time To Shine Online Talent Competition winners – plus many more surprise guests.
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration.
The event is free, but registration is required.
We can’t wait to “see” you on September 10th.
Anyone and everyone can attend.
With your registration, you can also ELEVATE your experience by becoming a VIP. Upgrade by August 31.
The VIP Experience includes your choice of:
Cocktail Kit will be delivered to your home prior to the event. Includes VIP access to a Benefit Pre-Party where a top Chicago Mixologist will walk guests thru how to make the cocktail, Para Todo Bien Cocktail – This light and easy drinking cocktail is just the right amount of fruity, spicy, slightly smokey and tart. Ingredients include Mezcal, pineapple syrup, lime juice, club soda, and jalepeño cilantro rim salt. (serves 8)
OR
Mocktail Kit (Non-Alcoholic) will be delivered to your home prior to the event. Includes VIP access to a Benefit Pre-Party where a top Chicago Mixologist will walk guests thru how to make the mocktail, Tree Pose Mocktail – Light, and refreshing with an herbal punch. Ingredients include basil syrup, pineapple juice, lime juice, ginger beer and hibiscus soaked lime wheel. (serves 8)
Once you register, the link to join the live broadcast will be sent to you via email and text the evening prior to the event.
We look forward to celebrating together on September 10, 2020.
The event is free, but registration is required.
We can’t wait to “see” you on September 10th.
It’s time to shine for the Cancer Wellness Center! Entrants will showcase talents via video and the CWC community will vote for their favorite entries. The top 2 entries by popular vote will be featured at the Cancer Wellness Center Better Together Benefit live broadcast on September 10th.
- To enter create a video of you (or your group) performing your talent (no shorter than 20 seconds, no longer than 3 minutes). Ideas for talent entries: singing, garage band, playing an instrument, juggling, theatrical performance, dance, storytelling, poetry slam or recitation, stand-up comedy, tik-tok dances, impressions, tumbling, and more.
- Complete and submit the entry form with a link to your video here. Entries must be received by August 24, 2020 at 5 PM (CST).
- Upload your video here. Please make sure the video file name contains the name of the performer/group, i.e. “franksinatra.mp4”.
- Then, spread the word! Tell friends, family, neighbors, the Amazon delivery person, etc to vote from August 28-September 4th.
Your talents will help raise funds to help people live better while living with cancer.
The event is free, but registration is required.
We can’t wait to “see” you on September 10th.
Anyone can participate in our online silent auction! Browse and bid on an exciting collection of unique jewelry, signed sports memorabilia and more.
Bidding will begin on August 28 until September 10th at 10:00pm.
Log in regularly to see newly added items and to make sure that you aren’t outbid.
More information coming soon
Enter to win one of our amazing prizes!
Who needs a stay-cation? Or a beautiful new piece of jewelry? Or a personal in home one on one cooking class?
Cancer does not stop during a pandemic and neither do we. Despite these uncertain times, the need to support our mission has not changed, nor has its importance diminished. We’re focused on keeping our mission and impact top of mind while prioritizing the health and safety of our supporters and staff.
At the Cancer Wellness Center, our dedicated clinical team has adapted our resources to better serve our community by delivering all programs and services virtually since mid-March: individual counseling, support groups, education, nutrition, and exercise classes.
Now more than ever, we must come together so that the Center can continue to provide hope and support to cancer patients and their families. We are hoping that this format will allow our participants, their families and friends to still feel like a part of the CWC community.
Our work is not done and your support is vital to the Center.
Our sincerest appreciation for your support of the Better Together Benefit – Let It Shine event.
Learn more about the Cancer Wellness Center by visiting www.cancerwellness.org.
Cancer Wellness Center is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization and your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Thank you to our generous 2020 Better Together Benefit Sponsors:
Lead Sponsors
Anonymous (2)
Lynn and Joel Chestler
Elite Staffing
Cheryl and Robert Gilhooley
Lewis Floor and Home
The Malkin Family
The Turek Family
Pam and Larry Zall
Production Sponsors
Anonymous
David Marks
Northshore University Healthsystems
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Robin and Justin Sheperd
Maryfaith and Gary Weiss
Marketing Sponsors
David Wainwright
Wipfli, LLP
Barbara and Howard Wolkoff
For more information on sponsorship opportunities CLICK HERE.
Check out our 2019 Better Together Benefit video!
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