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.

2025 Events

Sherman Fest
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 - Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling Company, St. Charles, IL
Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Prevention Center. 

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Barn Dance
Saturday, Sept. 20 - The Barn at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL
Proceeds benefit Smart Farm.

2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 – Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Join Team Advocate to raise funds to benefit patients and families in need.

GATHER
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 - The Geraghty, Chicago, IL
Proceeds benefit community health initiatives in Illinois and Wisconsin

Advocate Condell Medical Center Evening of Excellence
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 - Knollwood Country Club, Lake Forest, IL
Proceeds benefit the New Life Center (Labor & Delivery). 

Zilber Hospice 20th Anniversary Event
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 - Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee, WI
Proceeds benefit Aurora Zilber Family Hospice.

Aurora Lakeland Benefit Event
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 - Lake Geneva Country Club, Lake Geneva, WI
Proceeds benefit heart health and cardiovascular initiatives.

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Doc-a-Palooza, Rockin' for a Cause
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 - Joe's Live, Rosemont, IL
Proceeds benefit the Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Survivorship Center.

2026 Events

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

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.