Breakthrough T1D Illinois Gala

December 14, 2024, Chicago, IL
5:30 pm (Central Time)

Breakthrough T1D Illinois Gala

December 14, 2024, Chicago, IL
5:30 pm (Central Time)

About

The Breakthrough T1D Illinois Gala is the largest global type 1 diabetes (T1D) fundraiser. This year, we raised $18.5 Million for T1D research and broke fundraising records for the ninth consecutive year. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening that featured an expansive silent auction, one-of-a-kind live auction, seated dinner, award-winning live entertainment, and a night of fundraising all in support of the diabetes community.

Event Leadership

Joe and Marisue Lacher

Gala Chairs

Glen Tullman

Fundraising Chair

Anne Pillion

Auction Co-Chair

Barbara Lincoln

Auction Co-Chair

Chris Scoggins

Corporate Chair

Table Sponsors

Ahead

Aldridge Electric Co.

Michael & Sarah Alter

Aon

Ashley Capital

Marc & Sheri Bassewitz

Matt & Kate Bialecki

Bridge Industrial

James & Jennifer Brooks

David & Carrie Carlson

Clarius Partners

Curran Group

DLA Piper

Steve & Megan Dragich

Laura Dunne

Josh & Wendy Dunnington

EXL Service

Alex & Catherine Feld

Louise & Craig Flagg

Field Family

Joe Flanagan

Robert & Amy Garber

Ginsberg Jacobs

Kayne & Alicea Grau

Karl & Sara Greiter

Matthew & Colleen Grubb

Max & Kristine Heiter

Higi

Jerry & Emily Hoffman

Homethrive

David Hyser & Nancy Werner

Illinois Tool Works

Dr. Anita Swamy & Dr. Andre Ivy

Michael J. Kilbane Family and Friends

Mark & Nanci Knipfer

Joe & Marisue Lacher

Latham & Watkins

Lynn Lipsig

Lyman Family

Colin & Jessie MacLean

Magellan Corporation

The McDonnell Family

Kevin & Laurie McGraw

Barry & Caryn Mendel

Miller Cooper

Barry & Beth Mitchell

Frank Naeymi-Rad & Theresa Kepic

NOCD

Old National Bank

Dennis & Stella Olis

Dave & Megan Pack

John & Catherine Peterman

Anne & Bob Pillion

The Pritzker Organization

Tom & Melissa Reedy

RMK Management Corporation

Michael & Linda Roche

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co.

Scott & Heather Schuster

ServiceNow

Steve & Susan Shute

Sloan Valve Company

Steve & Patti Winegar

Syndicated Equities

John Treece & Marci Eisenstein

Tullman Family

Bob & Dianne Wasieleski

The Well Advertising

William Blair

Event Details

Train

Event Entertainment

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Breakthrough T1D offers Gala guests special rates for overnight stays. You can make reservations at either the Hyatt Regency here or the Marriott Marquis here.

Citrus & Whipped Feta Salad 

figs, pepitas, orange, watercress, red veined sorrel, whipped feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette  

*Rosemary Grilled Beef Filet & Sauteed Shimp entree 

romesco sauce, haricot verts, truffled potato pave, sherry vinegar reduction 

Dessert 

red velvet cake pop, and mini apple pie

*The standard entree will be served to all guests, unless otherwise requested prior to the event by November 27. A pescatarian, or vegan entree is available and we can accommodate any other dietary restrictions with advanced notice.

If you have dietary restrictions or need alternative entree accommodations, please inform your table host and/or email Melissa North, mnorth@breakthrought1d.org

Saturday, December 14 – Timeline

5:30 | Registration, Cocktail Reception, and Silent Auction Open – Lakeside Center Level 2 Lobby  

7:00 | Dinner served – Lakeside Center Level 3 Ballroom  

8:00 | Gala Program Begins – Arie Crown Theater 

9:00 | Silent Auction Bidding Closes/Sweepstakes Winner Announced 

10:00 | Auction Item Pick-Up Opens; Live Entertainment by Train  

11:15 | Event Ends – Thank You! 

Night-of Guest Check In

Starting at 5:30 PM, all guests will check in by last name at registration, and receive an event LED-wristband which will light up at certain times throughout the evening to signal guests to move to different event functions/floors. Bid Cards and Theater tickets will be on dining tables in the Ballroom. Do not forget to bring your bid cards and tickets down to the Theater after dinner.

Please note, McCormick Place is comprised of four buildings, the North, South, East/Lakeside Center, and West Buildings. The Breakthrough T1D Gala is in the Lakeside Center building and adjoining Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Jean Baptiste Point DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago.

Self-park on the east-side of C Lot for access to the Lakeside Center. Parking is $25 in the McCormick Place underground garage. Please note that C Lot will not accept inbound parking after 10:15 PM. The lot closes at midnight.

Valet parking is also available for $38. Please follow directions and traffic aids for the valet location near Gate 38.

Ride Share (Uber, Lyft, limos, etc.) pick-up and drop-off for pre-arranged rides are located outside Gate 38. Please look for the signs at the end of the evening and choose the Gate 38 location on your phone’s Ride Share app.

All Transactions

Registering your credit card before Saturday allows you to breeze through check-in upon arrival at the Gala and be one step ahead – pre-register your credit card today! Please note that your credit card will not be charged unless you make a purchase/give a gift at the Gala.

All outstanding table/ticket balances and all transactions made on Gala night (Auction, Sweepstakes, Mystery Balloons, and Fund A Cure) will be charged in full on Tuesday, December 17. If you do not wish to remit payment of your night-of transactions, and outstanding balance on your credit card registered for the event, you must alert Breakthrough T1D by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, by emailing Melissa.

Mobile Bidding and Silent Auction

The Silent Auction is OPEN! All guests with registered mobile numbers have received a text message and email to begin bidding in the silent auction. If you do not receive a text to access your own personal bidding link, please email Melissa your mobile number for access.

Here are some helpful tips for successful bidding:

  1. Create a Favorites List by starring packages and keep an eye on the competition.
  2. Set your maximum bids to ensure you don’t lose your favorite items!
  3. Search for packages by category. Be sure to check out the Super Silent category.
  4. Preview the five Live Auction packages that will be available in the theater on December 14.
December 14, 2024
Starts: 5:30 PM
McCormick Place Lakeside Center
Chicago, IL 60616
Illinois Signature Events Team
Illinois Chapter
Mail donations to:

PO Box 5018
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors