Chicago Cocktails for a Cure 2026

Thursday, March 5 | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
28 Mile Distilling | Highwood, IL

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT WITH A WAITLIST! If you are interested in attending, please reach out to [email protected] or call/text Michelle 773.469.5262.

Get ready for a night to remember! Featuring the 80’s cover band The Jolly Ringwalds, blackjack, great food, craft cocktails, and a touch of retro energy – all in support of groundbreaking cancer research. 

Ticket price: $125
Your ticket includes plentiful appetizers, dessert, and open bar.
Dress code: Dressy casual.

Raffle Tickets:
1 for $25
3 for $50 
6 for $100

Sponsorships

Top Shelf Sponsor – $5000
Premier name/logo placement on event signage and marketing materials
Premier name/logo placement on display barrels at the event
Verbal recognition during program
Premier reserved seating with name/logo
10 event tickets
10 raffle tickets                                                                             

Grand Barrel Sponsor – $3600
Prominent name/logo placement on event signage and marketing materials
Prominent name/logo placement on display barrels at the event
Verbal recognition during program
Prominent reserved seating with name/logo
8 event tickets
8 raffle tickets

Master Distiller Sponsor – $2500
Name/logo on event signage and marketing materials
Name/logo on display barrels at the event
Verbal recognition during program
Reserved seating
6 event tickets 
6 raffle tickets 

On the Rocks Sponsor – $1800
Name/logo on event signage and marketing materials
Name/logo on display barrels at the event 
Reserved seating
4 event tickets
4 raffle tickets

Straight Up Sponsor – $750
Name/logo on event signage and marketing materials
Name/logo on display barrels at the event
2 event tickets
2 raffle tickets

Special Sponsorship Opportunities

Signature Cocktail Sponsor – $500 (4 available)
Branded cocktail napkins with name/logo
Name/logo on event signage and marketing materials
One event ticket 

Casino Room Sponsor – $500 (4 available)
Exclusive name/logo on signage in casino room
Name/logo on event signage and marketing materials
One event ticket 

The deadline for printed signage is Monday, February 23. If you are interested in sponsoring, please reach out to [email protected].

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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Top Shelf

Master Distiller

On the Rocks

Straight Up

Signature Cocktail

Casino Room

In Kind Sponsor

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Host Committee

Co-Chairs
Eric Helfand
Katie Kaluzna

Hosts
Lisa Cardonick
Lauren & Mark Cohen
Cheryl Davis
Brooke Fineman
Emily & Daniel Gottlieb
Betsy & Noel Hara
Jill Helfand
Geoff Horwitz
Jeremy Kaluzna
Stefanie Levi
Tracy & Rod Loewenthal
Lindsay & Pat McFarlane
Abby Nitzberg
Stuart & Michelle Primack
Stacy Pritsker
Heather Wilensky
Amy * & Rick Wise

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Chicago Board Members