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1. White Sox Diamond Skybox for 20 Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians | Sunday, August 12 | 1:10pm • Luxury Diamond Suite for 20 at Guaranteed Rate Field • Food and beverages included: buffalo chicken wings, roast beef & turkey sandwiches, Caesar salad, hot dogs, peanuts and fresh fruit, along with 3 cases of beer and soda to enjoy during the game. • 2 parking passes.

Thank you to 3 Brothers Restaurant, Murphy’s Flooring, Consolidated Electric Distributors (CED) and World Security & Control for underwriting this package.

2. They Always Go in 3’s | Final Tours of Music Icons Package Lynyrd Skynyrd - Friday, August 3 | Joan Baez - Friday, October 5 Elton John - Saturday, October 27 • 4 tickets to Lynyrd Skynrd | Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour on Friday, August 3 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL at 6:00 pm. End seats in section 100 with special guests: The Marshall Tucker Band, .38 Special and Jamey Johnson. • 2 rooms at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Tinley Park. • Bonus item for this package: a sealed original first LP Lynyrd Skynrd record from 1973 containing many of their iconic hits. Plus, a Marshal Tucker and .38 special albums.

• 2 tickets to Joan Baez | Fare Thee Well…Tour 2018 at the beautiful Chicago Theater on Friday, October 5 at 8:00 pm. Tickets on the main floor, front row AA behind pit seating, end seats 401 & 403. • A $250 Visa card to use to book your overnight stay at the Chicago Theatre. • Bonus item: Vinyl album Joan Baez Hits/Greatest & Others.

• 2 tickets to Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour on Saturday, October 27 at 8:00 pm at the United Center, center section 5, row 2, seats 5 and 6. • A $125 gift card for dinner at The Loyalist, a highly rated neighborhood restaurant and bar 10 minutes from United Center. A perfect place to enjoy before & after the show. • No need to drive home because you’ll enjoy an overnight stay at the Hotel Chicago West Loop. • Bonus item: A brand-new 40th Anniversary 2014 remaster of the iconic 1973 Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album. • This package wouldn’t be complete without a portable suitcase turntable with built-in speakers to share your new (old) vinyl collection with your friends!

Thank you to Dave Kotula of the Kotula Bonding Group for the Lynyrd Skynyrd tickets, to Nierman Landscape & Design/Unilock for overnight stay, to Geske and Sons for the Joan Baez tickets, to Lionheart Critical Power Specialists for an overnight stay, to a Friend of the Foundation for the Elton John tickets, to Synon & Associates/Federated Insurance for the dinner and overnight stay and to Geske and Sons for the portable turntable.

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3. Many, Many Nights on the Town Thirteen $200 Gift Cards for Dinner | 5 Entertainment Gift Cards 1-Year Membership to the Anvil Club | Flowers Once a Month for a Year

DINNER CERTIFICATES • Two couples can team up and purchase this dinner and entertainment plus flowers package. You can enjoy a monthly night out on the town for a year, or use them up as your busy schedule allows. We even included an extra dinner gift certificate - you set the dates. Take in the local sights and scenes at the unique settings for each of these fine establishments that each donated a $200 gift card: Montarra Grill, The Heritage House, Crandall’s, M Supper Club, 1776 Restaurant, Public House of Woodstock and Checker’s II. Plus, the following individuals who each donated a $200 gift card to one of the following restaurants: Anvil Club along with a 1-year membership (Pat Shodeen & Jerry Hubbe), Gene & Georgetti Steakhouse (Duane & Pam Grist), Addison’s Steakhouse (Anonymous), Mixteca Tequila Bar, (Anonymous), Atwater’s Restaurant (Pat Shodeen & Jerry Hubbe) and Chianti’s in Geneva (Pat Shodeen & Jerry Hubbe).

ENTERTAINMENT CERTIFICATES After you’ve set your dinner dates, you’ll also have five chances to take in a show or concert. This package includes the following: • Four tickets donated by the Raue Center for the Arts to see Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ Little Christmas on November 29. • Four tickets donated by the Woodstock Opera House to hear the Buckinghams on October 28. • $250 gift card to Arcadia Theatre in St. Charles, underwritten by Frisbie & Lohmeyer. • $500 Broadway in Chicago gift card, underwritten by Cooney Chapels. • $500 Ticketmaster gift card, underwritten by Country Financial/Bill Wilson.

FLOWER BOUQUETS Wrap up this package with beautiful monthly loose-wrapped flower bouquets, picked up fromApple Creek Flowers and a monthly bouquet delivered from JH Events & Flowers.

4. An Olde Time Christmas® in Branson for 4 1 Week Getaway at Marriott Willow Ridge Resort Sunday, November 25 to Sunday, December 2 • Your party of 4 will spend 1 week at the Marriott Willow Ridge Vacation Resort in your two-bedroom luxury villa located in the heart of the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World” in Branson, MO. During this time of year, Branson transforms into a magical season glowing with Christmas. This vacation will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. • Package includes 4 tickets to 4 shows/attractions: - The musical talents of The Duttons family show. - The musical talent of six musical brothers known as the Six Show. - A concert of your choice. - Silver Dollar City, the number one attraction in Branson, turns into a Christmas wonderland glowing with over 6.5 million dazzling lights, 1000 decorated Christmas trees and much more. Take in as many of the shows that you’d like in the theaters and amphitheaters. • While you are enjoying the site, get some of your Christmas shopping done with your $500 Visa card.

Thank you to the Foundation friends Prairie Community Bank, Wm Tonyan & Sons for underwriting this great package and to the Dutton Family Entertainment Complex and Numax Entertainment for donating 4 tickets each. SEE DISPLAY BOARDS AT FRONT OF STAGE FOR PICTURES AND MORE INFO Get Checked...It’s the Smart Thing to Do...It’s the Right Thing to Do 13 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

5. Premium Milwaukee Getaway Package for 4 The Iron Horse Hotel | Brewers Game | Harley-Davidson Museum | Pabst Tour • First, the lucky winner will get two $500 gift cards for a luxury, one-of-the-kind stay at The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee. Take a look online to view this hotel. • Second, 4 field diamond box seats (Section DB 123, Row 5) to see the Brewers vs. Pirates on Friday, August 24 at 7:10. • Third, 4 entrance tickets to the Pabst’s Best Place Beer History tour and Harley-Davidson Museum tour.

Thank you to Fiserv and The Iron Horse Hotel for one of the $500 gift cards, Harley and Pabst tickets, to Arena Americas for the Brewers tickets and to Chuck from Roy Strom Co. for underwriting the second $500 hotel gift card.

6. ‘Da Bears… and MORE Bears A Barndance Exclusive that Represents What this Night is All About • ‘Bears Inspirations’ framed photo of Brian Piccolo running the ball during a Bears/Packers game with the quote: “ADVERSITY TEACHES US THE TRUTH ABOUT OURSELVES.” • Tickets for 4 to 2018 Bears Summer Training Camp on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais. Your visit includes VIP seating for practice, goodies bags full of Bears memorabilia and lunch vouchers. • Private United Club Premium seating for 4 on December 9 at noon against the Los Angeles Rams. Enjoy impressive sightlines from every seat and convenient access to the climate-controlled indoor club lounge and exclusive amenities. A parking pass is also included, but the coolest part of this ticket package is that you actually park inside the stadium and take an elevator to your seats – no parking in the lot or walking necessary! • Invitation for 4 people to the April 2019 presentation of the Brian Piccolo Awards at Halas Hall. Meet the recipients of the awards, given to a rookie and a veteran who “best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor” of Piccolo. • Bonus item for this package: autographed football, signed by the 40 football greats and coaches of the Sears NFL Legends Bowl I.

Thank you once again to Foundation Friends, Joy & Rich O’Connell for the print, Billy deCicco for the football, Brian & Patrick McCaskey and The Chicago Bears for the camp & awards conference and to the Plote Family for great seats at the game.

7. Joe’s Live in Rosemont with Dinner & Overnight Stay for 4 Saturday, September 15 | 8:00 p.m. • Start with a $250 gift card at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, right around the corner from Joe’s Live. Chefs born into the centuries-old grilling tradition of churrasco will demonstrate their respect for quality ingredients by cooking them slowly and revealing their natural flavors for your tastebuds to savor. • Then head over with your 4 tickets to Joe’s Live in Rosemont to see one of the most successful, longest- running acts in the always-burgeoning Texas music scene, The Randy Rogers Band, along with Parker McCollum. • Retire for the night in 2 king rooms at Aloft Chicago O’Hare with plush platform beds, access to fitness room and splash pool with comfortable pod lounges.

Thank you to the Foundation friend PG Enlighten for underwriting the food and hotel and to Diane and Steve Gavers for donating the concert tickets. SEE DISPLAY BOARDS AT FRONT OF STAGE FOR PICTURES AND MORE INFO Get Checked...It’s the Smart Thing to Do...It’s the Right Thing to Do 14 LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

8. 7-Night Florida Resort Getaway for 4 Vacation Village at Weston, FL | Sunday, November 11 - Sunday, November 18 • Weeklong stay in a 2-bedroom suite at Vacation Village at Weston Resort, featuring 1,500 square feet of combined living space with a common foyer and separate controlled access for each suite. Resort amenities include heated outdoor pool with waterfall, hot tub, fitness center and poolside smoothie bar. • Golf course and tennis center are next door to the property for your convenient access. • World-class sporting and recreational opportunities, incomparable cuisine, shopping malls galore, beautiful beaches and sights of the Gold Coast are only minutes away. An added bonus is the resort’s convenient location between the nightlife of Fort Lauderdale and Miami’s South Beach. • $1,000 Visa gift card to help cover travel expenses. • $500 Visa card to cover your golf or excursions.

Thank you to the Foundation friends Jensen’s Plumbing & Heating, Miceli Drapery and Niko’s Red Mill for underwriting this package.

9. Bullets & BBQ Package for 12 OnTarget Shooting Range Experience & BBQ Buffet at Crystal Lake Rib House • Safety & Shooting Fundamentals Class with trained and experienced instructors at OnTarget Range & Tactical Training Center, northern Illinois’ premier indoor gun range. • Target practice for your group of 12 with various types of firearms in a 12-position, 75-foot pistol range and a 12-position 150-foot rifle range. • Access to Virtra V100 Virtual Handgun Training Simulator, a critical training tool once used exclusively by the police and military with scenarios designed to test judgment and marksmanship. • After your shooting extravaganza, the group will head over to Crystal Lake Rib House to rehash the adrenaline-pumping night at the range while enjoying a fantastic BBQ buffet and beverages. • All enthusiasts of legal age are welcome, from first-time shooters to experts looking to maintain or improve their skills. Ready, Aim, and Fire up those bids!

Thank you to OnTarget Shooting Range and Crystal Lake Rib House for their generous donation.

10. Jason Aldean Nashville Getaway for 4 3 Days & 2 Nights | Friday, September 7 - Sunday, September 9 • Tonight is going to Look Good on You when you score this package of 4 tickets to see Jason Aldean in Nashville on Friday, September 7 at 7:30 pm. Four copies of Jason’s newest album, Rearview Town are also included for you to take home tonight. • “You Make it Easy” to enjoy Nashville with 2 deluxe king rooms at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Across from the Music City Center, this downtown Nashville hotel is a one-of-a-kind experience, fully integrated with an expansion of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on three levels. • Belly up to “Any Ol’ Barstool” on Saturday evening and enjoy some Tennessee libations at Barlines in the Omni Hotel, the perfect Nashville honky-tonk to take in some live music from some of Music City’s rising stars. • $500 Visa gift card included for food and beverages.

Thank you to Marengo Auto Body and Glass for underwriting this package.

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Thank you to Steiner Electric for the Cubs tickets, Ozinga for the Sox tickets, Floors, Inc. for the Bears tickets, Roy Strom Co. for the Blackhawks tickets, and Coleman & Company for underwriting the Bulls tickets.

12. Throw the Ultimate Block Party or Tailgate Party for 50 10’ x 16’ Jumbotron, Smoked Meats, Sides Dishes and Beverages You’ll be the hit of the neighborhood or the talk of your business clients with this colossal package. All 49 of the guests you invite will be impressed; whether you choose to use this package for a movie night or to watch a big game, it’s sure to be a big hit!

• 10’ x 16’ high resolution, daylight bright Jumbotron. On-site technician for up to 8 hours including set- up and taking it down. • BBQ ribs and chicken and sides will be delivered to your event within a 30-mile radius of Woodstock. • A bucket full of liquor and beverages. • 1/6 barrel keg of of Scorched Earth’s Radler Craft Beer. • Dates subject to availability. Must be used by June 1, 2019

Thank you to Big Screens On The Go for screen rental, Tom & April Dougherty of Studio 2015 Jewelry for the meats, Public House of Woodstock for the sides, Scorched Earth for 1/6 barrel and Armanetti’s Woodstock for cooler of beer & liquor.

13. Las Vegas Penthouse & Speed Racing Getaway for 4 4 Days & 3 Nights in Vegas with SPEEDVEGAS Raging Bull Experience • 4 days & 3 nights in an exclusive 4,000 sq. ft., two-level, three-bedroom, fully furnished penthouse, located just off the Strip. * Dates must be arranged with all parties involved, to be concluded by January 15, 2019. Christmas and New Year’s weeks are not available. • You have never experienced Vegas at this SPEED: The Raging Bull package is a head-to-head matchup between the best-selling Lamborghini, the Gallardo, and the newest member from the “House of the Raging Bull,” the Huracán. Get behind the wheel and buckle up for 5 laps and over 15 miles of adrenaline-pumping SPEED with each of these Lambos. You do NOT want to let this package fly by! • $1,500 Visa gift card to help cover travel expenses.

Thank you to Billy Verkin for donating the outstanding accommodations and to Lisa & Randy Johnson, Chicago Contractors Supply, Concept Plumbing, Ozinga, Lift Systems and Lenny Hoffman Excavating for underwriting.

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14. Wrigley Rooftop Experience for 10 Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday, September 29 | Time TBD • From a section of covered bleachers to individual stadium seats and a standing area, this rooftop at 3639 N. Sheffield has more than enough space for your entire group to take in one of Wrigleyville’s most amazing views. Access to three floors of entertainment provides your group with two bars and plenty of indoor luxury lounge space with fully unobstructed views of right field. • Food and beverages for your group of 10 guests are all included

Thank you Hartwig Plumbing & Heating and Shales McNutt for underwriting this package

15. Rush Creek Distilling Experience for 25 Private Distillery Tour | Food with GCCF Board Wait Staff at Your Service • Nestled in the heart of Harvard country is this hidden gem called Rush Creek Distilling. Your group of 25 will take a tour of this uniquely crafted distillery and learn the makings of “As Good As It Gets” whiskey, vodka and gin. After the tour, you’ll head upstairs to the private room known as the Founders Loft that overlooks the stillhouse. You’ll relax in style and comfort with your guests while listening to music and enjoying authentic craft spirits and delicious food served by members of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation board. • An extensive array of delectable appetizers will be catered to you from Joe’s Place in Marengo and served by our very own GCCF Board members. • An added bonus with this package is the opportunity to label one of the barrels during your tour of the distillery and return for a tasting after it has aged to its peak. • Date must be arranged by 8/25/18 with Rush Creek staff for any Friday evening 6:00-9:00 pm in October or November 2018.

Thank you to Rush Creek Distilling and Joe’s Place for donating this package.

16. Rockin’ the Hill Concert Package for 4 Old Dominion and Scott Stapp of Creed: Friday, July 27 • 4 VIP tickets to sold-out, invite-only concert held at a private estate in rural Woodstock, IL. Rock out in your ‘Snapback’ with Old Dominion, American Country Music Awards’ 2018 Vocal Group of the Year and Scott Stapp of Creed. Hey Jimmy, was just added to get you going before the opening act, and after you turn in your ‘Hotel Key’ to Old Dominion, wind down with 15 minutes of MAYHEM to close out Rockin’ The Hill 2018. • $250 Visa gift card for you to arrange a car service. • Location will be disclosed to winning bidder.

Thank you to Bunker Hill Charities for donating this package and to Lurvey Landscape Supply for the gift card.

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17. Outdoor Pizza Oven & Furniture Package Wood-Fired Pizza Oven & Lessons, Fire-Pit, Chairs, and Wooden Deck Cooler • Take a look up front at the poster showcasing an upscale array of outdoor furniture including 4 deck chairs with matching firepit and 10’ wide square cantilever umbrella. These pieces were built to last. • Entertain on your outdoor wood-fire pizza oven. Perfect for parties and BBQs. This elegant wood-fired oven and built-in cart makes it easy to bake fresh, hot pizza al fresco. • Learn from the best. Lisa Foss, owner of Your Sister’s Tomato Wood Fired Pizza, will give you a lesson on the fine art of wood-fire pizza making. Lisa will treata party of 8 to a culinary experience in pizza making — complete with 8 pizza doughs and all the toppings — all while enjoying the comforts of your newly furnished backyard. Black out festival dates apply / scheduling is based on booked business. • No need to worry about wood, because Lumberjacks will be providing a ¼ face cord of seasoned wood perfect for wood-fire ovens. • And the final touch to your new outdoor pizza oven kitchen is a custom-madewooden deck-cooler stocked with beverages for your event.

Thank you to Hammertree Financial for pizza oven, furniture, fire pit and umbrella, toLisa Foss of Your Sister’s Tomato for the pizza lesson and pizza ingredients, to Lumberjacks for the wood, to Jeff Blaksley for the cooler and to Armanetti’s Woodstock for the beverages.

18. Fly Fishing in Utah Package for 2 with Connor & Steve 4 Days & 3 Night | Thursday, October 4 - Sunday, October 7 • Fantastic fly-fishing adventure for 2 on the Provo River where you’ll encounter big numbers of trout that commonly approach trophy status in size and beauty as this blue ribbon river winds through amazing scenery. Season 24 Amazing Race All-Star winner, Utah native and testicular cancer survivor, Connor O’Leary, along with his sidekick, GCCF President Steve Gavers, will be your guides. Connor will supply the rods and tackle. You supply the waders. • Your high-end, rustic Marriott’s Summit Watch resort is nestled in the heart of famed Park City with a range of thoughtful amenities to only enhance your stay. • $250 Visa gift card included for dining options. • $250 Visa gift card included for gear you might need. • $1,000 Visa gift card is included for travel arrangements for your adventure.

Thank you to W.E. O’Neil for underwriting all three Visa cards and Rose & Butch Schnulle for donating the accommodations.

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19. Napa Valley & Sonoma Valley VIP Winery Experience for 4 4 Days & 3 Nights in Wine Country | Friday, Sept. 21 - Monday, Sept. 24 • 2 king rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel · Sonoma Wine Country, the perfect base camp for your wine country getaway. Relax in the open lobby in front of the fireplace, or grab a glass of wine and enjoy the outdoor patios, then retire to your spacious guest room after each of your tour and tasting experiences. • Old World Vineyard private tour and tasting at Ravenswood Winery in Sonoma, CA. Wind your way back to the barrel room for a sneak peek of “what’s to come” and sample the wines straight from the barrel. • Tour and tasting at the William Hill Estate Winery, located on an exceptionally unique 200-acre parcel at the foot of the ancient Vaca Mountains, rising from the Valley floor in Southern Napa. • Enjoy a third tour, tasting, and culinary experience at Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley. From chocolates to cheese to charcuterie, your varietals will be paired with small bites of fresh, local, and artisan foods. • Fine dining and drinks aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, a luxurious experience with views from an elegant 100-year-old restored railcar, stopping at celebrated Napa Valley wineries along the way. Enjoy exquisite California cuisine during your 3-hour, 36-mile round-trip discovery from downtown Napa to St. Helena and back. • $1,500 Visa gift card included for travel expenses.

Thank you to Esscoe Company, IBEW Local 117, Hansen Palmer Associates and Sunrise Electric for underwriting this package and Public House of Woodstock for the train tickets.

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