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EDWARD FOUNDATION'S 35TH ANNUAL GALA

The Big Gig: POP!

Saturday, September 27, 2025
6:00 pm  Cocktails
7:00 pm  Dinner, Dancing, Auction

The Westin
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, Illinois

The dress code is black tie optional.

The Big Gig Ultimate Raffle

The winner of the Ultimate Raffle will receive their choice of one of the following:

CASH: Just imagine ... $2,500 of cold, hard cash to do with what you want-spread it around or keep it in the family. It’s yours to decide.

APPLE iMAC: This powerhouse of a computer will take you from work to play. With a stunning 24-inch display, you have all the space you need and an iconic design that livens up any space. Your choice of 7 breathtaking colors.

SPECTACULAR New York, New York! Museum Package*: Experience for 2 Includes: 3 Night Hotel Stay at a 4-Star Hotel in Time Square - Manhattan Area for (2),  Admission to Top 6 New York Museums and Popular Attractions: Guggenheim Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art), Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island.

PALM SPRINGS: MID CENTURY DREAM**: Experience for 2 Includes: Essentials Palm Springs Mid-Century Tour, Aerial Tram Ride, 3-night stay in a Classic King Room at HOTEL PASEO, Winspire booking & concierge service


RULES:
Limited number of raffle tickets will be sold. Winner must be 18 years or older and need not be present. Drawing will take place at The BIG GIG on Saturday, September 27, 2025, during the LIVE Auction. Participants agree that by participating in the raffle they release and hold harmless Edward Hospital and its affiliates from any actions, claims and/or liability for injury, death, loss or damage of any kind resulting in whole or in part from participant's participation in the raffle, and/or participant's use, acceptance or possession of a raffle prize, and/or participant's participation in a raffle prize-related activity. If fewer than 100 tickets are sold, prize will be $1,000 cash.

Purchase Raffle Entries $100 for 1 ticket or $250 for 3 tickets

The Big Gig Ultimate Raffle winner will be pulled at the end of the live auction on September 27, 2025.

Questions? For more information or questions about The Big Gig please contact 630.527.3710.

*Terms & Conditions - New York package
Your package Redemption Certificate will be emailed to initiate the booking process. Please allow 15 business days after your event to receive your certificate. Reservations must be booked 60 days before travel, and property inventory is subject to availability. Reservations must be booked within 12 months, and travel must be completed within 24 months of notification. Once confirmed, all reservations are final. Packages are non refundable and may not be transferred or resold. All certificates should be handled with care as they are the same as cash and nonrefundable. Blackout dates are the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

** Terms & Conditions - Palm Springs package 
Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year of the purchase date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the purchase date. Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable. Blackout Dates: Major holidays and major local events. Additional dates may apply.

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