Another Incredible Night of Hope at the 24th Annual Goombay Bash
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Thank you to our generous guests, sponsors, celebrities, donors, and volunteers for making the 24th Annual Goombay Bash such an extraordinary success. Together, we raised nearly $1.2 million to advance lifesaving basic science cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Special Thanks To:
- Celebrity Guest of Honor, Gary Sinise
- Honorary Chair, Laura Orrico
- Dr. Leonidas Platanias
- Rick Wiedemer Guiding Light Award Recipient, Rick Seidman
- Our Goombay Bash Hosts, Andrea Darlas and Tanja Babich
- Musical Director & Pianist, Gene Garcia
- Singer, Aleece Baker
- Dancers, Create With No Limits
- DJ Odd Couple
- Dimelo Media
- Charity Auctioneer, Jim Miller
- And Event Production, Yes Collective Creative
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From everyone at The H Foundation, THANK YOU for all of your support!
If you purchased an auction item and did not pick it up on Saturday night, The H Foundation will be in touch mid-week to arrange item pick-up.
Join Us for Our 25th Anniversary Celebration!
July 24, 2027 | Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier
Stay tuned for more information on Goombay's 25th anniversary celebration, and for updates on other H Foundation events!
It started with a few friends with entrepreneurial spirit who decided to make a difference in the fight against cancer. In 2001, we threw our first Goombay Bash under the disguise of a casual Caribbean-style festival. Since then, Goombay Bash has grown to become one of the largest and liveliest cancer research fundraising events in Chicago!
We host 1,000+ guests at Chicago’s Navy Pier at a tropical party where everyone wears Hawaiian shirts and leis while raising money for cancer research. All Proceeds Benefit Basic Science Cancer Research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
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Check out GoombayBash.com to get detailed information, purchase tickets and view available sponsorships.