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On Behalf of the H Foundation, Thank You for Your Commitment to Finding a Cure for Cancer On behalf of The H Foundation, thank you for your commitment to finding a cure for cancer. To help you make the most of your Goombay Bash, here is your “GOOMBAY GUIDE” with important details about the exciting evening we have planned for you. Tips for a Great Goombay Bash • CATCH THE CARIBBEAN SPIRIT: Wear your Hawaiian shirts, sundresses, shorts, and sandals! The Goombay Bash is a casual celebration so keep your tuxedos at home! • ARRIVE EARLY: Plan ahead! Traffic in Chicago can be VERY busy on a Saturday and can easily take 30 minutes or longer once close to the entrance at Lake Shore Drive. Doors open at 5:00pm! If you are driving to Navy Pier and security tells you the lot is full, tell them you are with the Goombay Bash and show them your parking placard. CLICK HERE to download! • VALET PARKING: Parking at Navy Pier always fills up and security will turn people away. We have arranged for reserved parking for Goombay attendees with valet service at a discounted rate of $33. Please tell security you are with the Goombay Bash and show them the PARKING PLACARD if they tell you the lot is full. • GUEST BUS: SOLD OUT! If you booked a spot on our luxury guest bus, no need to drive to attend the Goombay Bash! Here is what you need to know: o Departs: Our guest bus departs at 4:00 from Madison Street across from Cossitt School right behind Hortons. o Returns: The bus returns from Navy Pier after the Fireworks. • EVENT TICKETS: Goombay has “gone green” and will not issue event tickets. Your information has already been entered into our registration software. If you have not already done so, please make sure to contact The H Foundation office and provide your guest names, email addresses and cell phone numbers. This ensures you and your guests will have a fast and easy experience at registration and allow us to provide important logistical information the week of and during the Bash. Email Cortney Frahm, [email protected], or call 708-352-5240. • MOBILE AUCTION BIDDING: You can now securely bid from your smartphone prior to and at the Bash. Enter www.bidgoombay.com into your smartphone browser. We will announce the opening of the auctions shortly. • CASH BAR: In order to keep ticket prices low, the Goombay Bash is a cash bar event. A $50 unlimited beverage wristband will be for sale the night of the event. Cortney Frahm • 708-352-5240 • [email protected] The H Foundation is organized and operated as an Illinois Not-for-Profit Public Charity. As a result, gifts qualify as Charitable Contributions to the extent allowed under Sections 170 and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as Amended. The H Foundation's identification number is 36-4461974 • FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES: We have many opportunities to help us fundraise to find a cure for cancer, including: o LIVE AUCTION: This is the centerpiece of our fundraising efforts! It features a collection of elite, one-of-a-kind items and packages that are literally priceless and unobtainable. Get ready to bid on unique experiences with a trip for 8 in a private villa in Tuscany, a private six-course dinner in the LondonHouse Cupola with Chicago Bear great Otis Wilson, an unforgettable trip for 2 to Portugal, and our ever-popular Backyard BBQ… among other items! o PADDLE RAISER: This takes place after the Live Auction and gives everyone the opportunity to make a donation at the Bash. Think about how much a cure for cancer is worth to you and get ready to raise your paddle! o SILENT AUCTION: We have collected an incredible selection of unique, yet practical and desirable products, services, and packages. We have a selection of 300+ packages that represent Dining, Entertainment, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Sports, and Specialty. Our packages sell for various price points so there is something for everyone! Make sure to especially peruse our Super Silent items as they are extremely unique! o BEST OF LIVE RAFFLE: This is an exclusive opportunity for an individual to obtain one of the Live Auction for only $100. There are ONLY 200 Best of Live tickets sold for $100 each. The winner will be selected prior to the Live Auction and will get to choose their prize from a selection of Live Auction items. o BALLOON RAFFLE: Everyone who purchases a Balloon Raffle is a guaranteed winner! Balloons are sold for $50 and contain multiple gift cards and items that are worth at least $50 in value. Many balloons contain items whose value can exceed $200. The Balloon Raffle always sells out early so plan to purchase once you arrive at the Bash! o GRAND RAFFLE: Grand Raffle tickets are available NOW and will likely sell out prior to July 27th. Tickets are sold for $50 and the grand prize is $10,000. Only 1000 tickets are sold so your chances to win are great! Get your ticket NOW! • EVENT SCHEDULE: Check your event program at the Bash for the final schedule. o 5:00pm: Doors Open—Raffles & Silent Auction Begin o 6:00pm: Buffet Opens o 8:00pm: Presentation Begins, Including Raffle Drawings o 10:10pm: Silent Auction Closes o 10:15pm: Fireworks o 11:30pm: Bars Close o Midnight: Event Closes Otis Wilson – Former George Wendt, Chicago Bears Player Actor - "Norm" • SPECIAL GUESTS: Please welcome Otis Wilson, former Chicago Bears from Cheers player and returning Goombay Celebrity George Wendt, “Norm” from television’s Cheers. They will be among many other local Chicago celebrities and professional athletes at the Bash, including Pete McMurray from WGN Radio, Andrea Darlas from WGN Radio & TV, former NFL players Bruce Herron and J.R. Niklos, and former Chicago Bulls players Kendall Gill, Craig Hodges and Jeffrey Sanders. They will be available for autographs and photo opportunities. You can also get the most up-to-date information regarding the event and our unique auction items on our website at www.GoombayBash.com. We look forward to seeing you at the event! Thank you again for your support! GOOMBAY! Cortney Frahm • 708-352-5240 • [email protected] The H Foundation is organized and operated as an Illinois Not-for-Profit Public Charity. As a result, gifts qualify as Charitable Contributions to the extent allowed under Sections 170 and 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as Amended. The H Foundation's identification number is 36-4461974 .
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