Charitable events

Events are a fun and easy way to support Advocate Charitable Foundation and Aurora Health Care Foundation and its programs. Below is a list of our upcoming events.

2026 Events

Aurora Health Care Hope Shining Blue
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI
Proceeds benefit Aurora Healing and Advocacy Services.

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital 50th Anniversary Prestige Ball
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Chicago Marriott Southwest, Burr Ridge, IL
Proceeds benefit the Presidents Fund for Special Needs.

Stepping with the Stars
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino
Proceeds benefit the Edison McCants Comfort Fund at Aurora at Home.

Advocate Children's Hospital Golf Classic
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Edgewood Valley Country Club, Burr Ridge, IL
Proceeds are directed to key initiatives for health equity in children, excellence in clinical outcomes and specialty programs.

The Heart of Milwaukee: A Community Affair 
Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Harley Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Proceeds benefit Aurora Health Care cardiovascular programs throughout Milwaukee.

Advocate Sherman Hospital Sherman Fest (registration coming soon)
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Company, St. Charles, IL
Proceeds benefit Digestive Health and Cancer Prevention.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barn Dance (registration coming soon)
Saturday, August 29, 2026 - The Barn at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL
Proceeds benefit Smart Farm.

2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 – Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Join Team Advocate to raise funds to benefit patients and families in need.

GATHER (registration coming soon)
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - The Geraghty, Chicago, IL
Proceeds benefit health access initiatives in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Advocate Condell Medical Center Event (registration coming soon)
Friday, November 6, 2026 - 28 Mile Distilling Company, Highwood, IL
Proceeds benefit the Cancer Care Services.

Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Benefit Event (registration coming soon)
Saturday, September 26, 2026 - Big Foot Country Club, Fontana, WI
Proceeds benefit Heart Health and Cardiovascular Initiatives

Lutheran General Hospital Doc-a-Palooza: Rockin’ for a Cause (registration coming soon)
Friday, November 13, 2026 - Joe’s Live Rosemont, Rosemont, IL
Proceeds benefit the Cancer Care Center.