save the date: june 7, 2025

Join us Saturday, June 7 at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago's Fulton Market District for our Annual Gala Fundraiser. The event is a celebration of our community and a night to look forward to for all those committed to the success of Chicago youth.

CELEBRATION

The event of the year for fans of Chicago, youth, and wrestling! The vibe is one of community and celebration, bringing together coaches, wrestlers and our generous supporters.

LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION

You'll find a well-curated mix of live and silent auction items during our program, with a focus on hard-to-get items, memorable experiences, and travel opportunities.

PADDLE RAISE

It's a FUNDraiser, after all! About midway through the evening, we invite donors to "raise a paddle" at various giving levels. All proceeds support Chicago youth.

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tickets go on sale in march

Our format is "lively cocktail party" with plenty of food and drink. No set tables means lots of mingling and fun! We sell individual tickets instead of "tables of ten" to accommodate groups of all sizes. Tickets go on sale March 15.

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sponsor the gala

Sponsoring this phenomenal event is a good way to support Chicago and our youth wrestlers while putting your brand name in front of our community - both in person and online. We have four levels of sponsorship: Title, Gold, Silver and Copper, all with valuable benefits including tickets to the event, recognition at the Gala, and acknowledgement on social media.

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previous gala videos

2023 - Coaching Life Champions

In 2023 we celebrated the profound impact our coaches have on youth by profiling three of our wrestlers: Axel, Ismael and Joaquin.

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2022 Monica - The Life Champion Within

Our 2022 video showed how the combination of enrichment and wrestling together helped Monica on her Life Champion journey.

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2021 rafael soto - becoming the eagle

Told in 2021, Rafael's story is one of inspiring grit and commitment to becoming one's best self through wrestling - despite all the obstacles.

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