6th Annual Gear Up for Winter Un-Gala^®

Two opportunities to celebrate keeping 54,000 children safe and warm this holiday season

Date: November 13, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. CST
Location: The Giving Factory

Un-Gala in-person is a fun, dress-down experience at The Giving Factory that includes a volunteer shift, tasty snacks and drinks, and other surprises. We will host a morning shift from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and an afternoon shift from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. For the health and safety of our guests, space is limited and masks are required. Kids of all ages are welcome! The Giving Factory is located at 4141 W. George St., Chicago, IL 60641.

Date: December 5, 2021
Time: 4 p.m. CST
Location: Online

Un-Gala at-home is a virtual event with engagement entertainment, impact presentation, and an at-home service component with activities for children and family-friendly snacks to share.

Join us for both events or just the virtual option, based on your comfort level. Your support helps us provide 54,000 Chicagoland children with warm winter essentials. Get your tickets today! For more information, please contact Kevin Mork at kmork@cradlestocrayons.org or 312-210-8708.

Register or Donate HERE:

Doug & Stacey Meyer

Kate & Andrew Bluestein
Emily & Fritz Buerger
Cantor Paley Giving Trust
Donna & Jack Greenberg
Neil & Stacy Jakobe
Ellen & Nat Kellogg
Michelle & Ryan Kilkenney
Brenda & Doug Kush
Derek & Kim Lopez

Platinum

Donna & Jack Greenberg
Michelle & Ryan Kilkenney
Brenda & Doug Kush
Derek & Kim Lopez

Gold

Kate & Andrew Bluestein
Emily & Fritz Buerger
Cantor & Paley Giving Trust
Neil & Stacy Jakobe
Ellen & Nat Kellogg

Silver

Ares Management
Discover Financial Services
Jason Fried & Caroline Linder
Bernardo & Jana Hees
Amy & Jim Hughes
ITW
Eric & Liz Lefkofsky
Barry & Debbie Lipsett
Motorola Solutions
Nguyen Nguyen & Tan Vu

Bronze

Arnold Family Foundation
John & Rebecca Cutler
Arunima & Sumit Dutta
Amy & Andy Farbman
Eric & Erica Feinberg
Meggan Friedman & Sam Valenzisi
Philippe GeySkens & Illene Goldman
David & Geri Greenberg
Horizon Therapeutics
Betsy & Jeff Kushen
Rick Maechling & Carrie McNally
Krista & Rick Meyers
PNC Bank
Sapan Shahani
Brent & Mara Smith
Starfish Kids
William Blair & Company

Friend

Dan & Pam Davis
Exelon Corporation
LaVerne Schieszler