| First held in 1999, the Hats Off for Thomas Gala (formerly the Hat Mixer) raises funds to help children with cancer. Our desire is to directly affect the quality and enjoyment of life. The lives of the sick children and their families. A moment of happiness, a smile, in the midst of months or years of darkness is priceless.
Thanks to everyone's generosity, 100% of the auction proceeds will benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital, pediatric cancer patients and local families.
It's All About Kids is a 501C3 non-for-profit corporation devoted to helping children with cancer and their families. We are a 100% volunteer organization. Those who work for us give to us.
The 2008 Gala, "The Sun will Come Out Tomorrow" was a huge success! Everyone celebrated the child stars of yesteryear along with the hope of one more day! Sarah Drennen, Woodstock High School singing sensation, started things off with a tribute to "Annie" singing The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow and Maybe. The musical talents of Rick Cartright was a shining star performance. Our main entertainment was the always uplifting and fun antics of the Bucket Boys!! They even had a little fun with Aaron Shepley, Mayor of Crystal Lake. Derek and The Mid-Life Crisis entertained us with great dancing music. A special thanks to "Our Gang" of Little Rascal volunteers who worked hard creating an evening of fun. All of the entertainers were the stars of our volunteer group!!
The new McHenry County Living Magazine, Winter issue, had a great article on the 2007 Hats Off For Thomas Gala. Pictured with the article, are the 2007 children, the Lawn Chair Dad's (the entertainment!) and the Walmart group that donated a large sum to the event! This is a complimentary magazine so pick one up at your favorite retailer!
This year we are supporting 3 families! One from Algonquin, one from Woodstock, and one from Huntley! These children need our help. Our goal is to eventually be able to help one family per school district in McHenry County. In order to do this, we need your help!
A special thanks to the Mens Warehouse located on route 14 in Crystal Lake who gave a $20 discount for the Hats of For Thomas Gala. The Comfort Inn and Suites gave a $79 rate per night if you just mentioned that you would be attending the It's All About Kids Hat's Off for Thomas Gala! Also check out our Special Thanks page for all the generous donors who helped create the fabulous evening!
Auction item donations are now being accepted for next years Gala!!!
Hat's Off For Thomas Gala-2008
| When: |
February 23, 2008
6:00pm - 12:00pm |
| Where: |
D'Andrea Banquets
Crystal Lake, IL |
| Tickets: |
$75.00 per person |
Saturday May 10, 2008
Looking for a great Easter or Mother's Day gift!! How about the Raue Center's presentation of Three Blonde Mom's. Mary Ellen Hooper, of Tonight Show fame, Helen Keaney, from Style Magazine, and Joanie Fagan, from the Drew Carey Show. A percentage of the proceeds from the 9:00 show will be donated to It's All About Kids!! Tickets are being sold for $37. Call for ticket purchase information.
December-2008
Jimmy D's/Lake in the Hills and Suds R Us bar/ Crystal Lake has accepted donations with sunshines and little people cutouts!! Thank you for all your support and efforts in collecting over $700!!
November 4, 2007
A special thanks to the Olive Black Martini Bar, 5607 Broadway, Richmond, IL who sponsored a fundraiser Sunday, November 4, 2007 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. All beverages and hors-d'oevers were included. Hor-d'oevers were provided by Doyle's Pub of Richmond. Doyle's is a winner of the WXRT Hot Wings Competition. The food was fabulous and the martini's were" out of this world".
October 8, 2007
Culver's ButterBurgers & Frozen Custard has joined forces with It's All About Kids to combat pediatric cancer and its effects. From 4:00pm until closing, Culvers of Crystal Lake, McHenry, Huntley, Island Lake, and Woodstock will be donating 10% of their sales to It's All About Kids. Plan on having dinner and desert!
AUGUST 12, 2007
Our annual kick-off picnic started the season off with food from Richardson Farms, fun with the farm animals, a sand pile of coins, and some bouncy fun! Ozinga Concrete had a cement mixer with sand and coins dropped to the pavement for all the children to find. Ed's Rental donated 2 bouncers for all the kid's to enjoy. Our new theme for the year of "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow" was announced and our new supporting families were in attendance!
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