2024 Chicago Bash Venue
    May 2, 2025
    Chicago, IL

    Blue Hope Bash Chicago

    The Blue Hope Bash Chicago is an annual fundraising event hosted by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in Chicago to raise awareness for colorectal cancer.

    Join your peers for a meaningful evening of entertainment, cocktails & dining, and memory-making through the power of philanthropy.

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    2024 Chicago Bash Venue

    2025 Event information

    The Blue Hope Bash Chicago aims to raise crucial awareness and philanthropic support for colorectal cancer. The Bash brings the Chicagoland community and beyond together for a memorable evening of mission moments, cocktails, dining, and entertainment.

    Through your support, we can get more people screened, help more patients navigate treatment so they don’t feel alone, and fund innovative research to end colorectal cancer. The evening inspires our hearts, and advances the Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s mission to end this disease. 

    Date: May 2, 2025

    Location: Galleria Marchetti

    825 W Erie St

    Chicago, IL 60642

    Time: 6:30 - 10:30 PM

    Attire: Cocktail Attire *Wearing blue is encouraged

    Emcee: Tanja Babich, ABC7 Chicago Anchor

    Register or sign up todayto sponsor the Blue Hope Bash Chicago. For more information on specific sponsorship opportunities, view our sponsorship deck.

     

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    *Photo credits to DeAnda Photography

    Honoring the Darling Family in memory of Ellen Darling

    At this year's Blue Hope Bash Chicago, the Alliance's prestigious Blue Star Award, honoring those who display conviction and unwavering dedication to the Alliance’s mission, will be presented to the Darling Family in memory of Ellen Darling. The Darlings have been supporters of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, dating back to the Chicago Undie Run and were instrumental in bringing the Blue Hope Bash to Chicago.

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    The Darling Family (In Memory of Ellen Darling)
    Tanja Bobich, ABC7 Chicago Anchor

    Introducing our emcee

    The Blue Hope Bash Chicago is thrilled to feature Tanja Babich, ABC7 Chicago Anchor as this year's emcee. Tanja will share her personal connection to colorectal cancer and her inspiring commitment to screening.

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    Sponsorship opportunities

    Are you interested in making a deeper impact through event sponsorship? Event sponsorship can provide increased brand awareness, access to a focused audience and demonstrate brand values. 

    We invite you to click the link below to review the various levels of sponsorship and the associate benefits such as, event tickets, inclusion on the event website and other collateral materials.

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    Our 2025 Host Committee

    Bryan Anderson

    Jennifer Bjork

    Dana Borror

    Ashley Bowman

    Alyson Byrne

    Annie Caruso

    Anne Clancy

    Brian Czarnecki

    Curran Darling

    Emily Darling

    Catherine Gillespie

    Kathleen Hill

    Jenna Kitchen

    Jay Nadas

    Kim Newcomer

    Chris Perez

    Brittany Rosheisen 

    Dawn Schneider

    Jen Whalen

    Joe Whalen

    Experience the Bash: 2024 Highlights

    Take a look at the unforgettable moments from last year’s event! Get a glimpse of the excitement, the energy, and the fun — and see what’s in store for you this year.

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    Joe Whalen Speaking
    Gina Wagner and Husband
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    Dawn Schneider and Husband
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    Joe Whalen Speaking
    Gina Wagner and Husband
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    Contact us today

    Want to learn more about the Chicago Bash? Click below to contact Jennifer Rosenblatt, Senior Manager of Special Events Fundraising with any questions or inquiries. 

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    Video: United to End Colorectal Cancer

    Allies shared their stories and the vital need to end colorectal cancer in this video presented at the national Blue Hope Bash in November 2024. The video features Bash co-chair and patient Alison Friedman.

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    Five moments that mattered in 2024

    This year was the Alliance’s 25th year of impact, and we’re looking back on some of the milestones that made 2024 a year to remember.

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