Dedicated to fighting cancer

Best 7 hours
of summer.

The Barndance is a hallmark annual community event in McHenry County with a team consisting of 100% volunteers that has raised more than $10.2 million in our fight against cancer. Dubbed the “Best 7 Hours of Summer,” our event celebrates survivorship and brings our community together to support a common cause.

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Raised over $10.2 Million in gross receipts

No paid directors, officers or employees. 100% of the proceeds go to cancer programs.

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