Category: Announcements

Without our wonderful group of volunteers, Gavers Community Cancer Foundation would not have been able to raise nearly $8.3 Million dollars to date. It takes a village to put on Barndance and we so appreciate our volunteers. The 2021 Volunteer Meeting is on July 8th at 7pm. The meeting will take place at Emricson Park. … Continued

Whether you can give one hour or four on July 17th? We’ll put you to work and appreciate how you lend a hand. Click here to review all the areas of need. To get a more detailed description, call Sue Pearson or the chairman listed next to activity. Just a reminder that ALL VOLUNTEERS need … Continued

It’s time to get those hats and boost ready! Tickets are now on sale for the 2021 Barndance under the Stars! Barndance will take place at Emricson Park in Woodstock, Illinois on July 17th from 5pm to Midnight. The best 7 hours of summer is a 21+ event! Volunteers are needed and all volunteers must … Continued

We’re so pleased to annouce that Gavers Barndance is back! We can’t wait for the 7 best hours of summer on July 17th. We are monitoring the ever evolving CDC guidlines closely. What you can expect is that we will gather to celebrate 22 years of cancer awarness, education and research. It will be an … Continued

The 2021 Gavers fishing derby is sold out! 10+ boats will be going out on Lake Michigan on June 7 and we so appreciate the support of this derby! It’s going to be an awesome time for family/friends, or something different for clients or co-workers.   Event Date and Time Monday, June 7th: 11:30 AM – … Continued

Over 20 years we’ve had so many wonderful supporters. Click here for the 2019 list of sponsors and underwriters. The Never Be Defeated awards was originated by Gavers Community Cancer Foundation president Steve Gavers and made its debut at Barndance 2001. In recent years, it has become customary for Steve to honor two or three … Continued

Over $470,000 was raised under the Big Tent at the 2019 event. We appreciate the support. The efforts are making a difference in the fight against cancer. We can DO MORE and strive to build awareness while supporting treatment and research. Annually, Barndance raises much needed funds to benefit organizations such as Family Health Partnership … Continued

Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Immediate Release: I am sorry to report that our Board of Directors has decided to cancel our 21st annual Barndance event scheduled for July 18th, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  While this decision was difficult to process at first, ultimately it became an easy call when we considered the health … Continued

Thank you to the almost 2500 people who attended the 20th anniversary on July 20th 2019! The event had great music, great food and raised over $470,000 for a great cause! The live auction was exciting with 22 packages selling for over $130,000! Many thanks to the volunteers, sponsors, vendors, supporters and friends that make … Continued