• The Story Continues: How Steve Gavers Carries Brian Piccolo’s Legacy Forward

    Published: July 17, 2026

    This weekend's Barndance isn't just McHenry County's biggest summer celebration. It's also helping fund the next generation of cancer research at Rush University Medical Center—continuing a mission that began with Chicago Bears legen

  • 25 Barndances Later, They’re Still All In

    Published: July 16, 2026

    Billy Rinn and Steve Gavers became acquainted more than 30 years ago. They both lived in McHenry County, IL, and came from different walks of life, but connected socially. From the time Steve successfully battled cancer until today, Billy and his wife Jean marvel at Steve's

  • Only 3 days until Barndance!

    Published: July 15, 2026

    The Barndance set-up is underway and the energy is rising!

    This Saturday, hundreds of friends will gather under the big tent in Woodstock for an evening of absolute fun! But every laugh, every bid an

  • Barndance July Volunteer Meeting

    Published: July 9, 2026

    On Monday, July 13, at 6:30 pm, we will be having a Barndance Volunteer meeting at Ortmann's Red Iron Tavern, 101 E. Church Street, Woodstock, IL

    If you

  • Barndance Month Is Finally Here!

    Published: July 1, 2026

    The month of July has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: the countdown is officially on for the best 7 hours of summer—just 17 days to go! As the excitement builds, time is

  • Sunflowers, Service, and Survivor Strength: Susan Creath’s Gavers Barndance Story

    Published: June 22, 2026

    How Susan Creath Helps Barndance Come to Life

    Every summer, before the music starts, before the crowd fills the tent, and before the first guests arrive ready for the Read More

  • Barndance Mythbuster: “It’s Hard to Find People for the 10-Pack Ticket Bundle”

    Published: June 16, 2026

    You want to come to Barndance. You know it’s fun. You also know it supports a cause close to so many hearts. But then the thought hits:

    “Can I really find nine other people to come with me?”

    Plenty of people say yes to a good cause.

    Fewer say yes for decades.

    Andy Hartlieb has done both. A longtime board member of Gavers Community Cancer Foundation and CEO o

  • Cancer Wrecked His Life, Brotherhood Helped Him Rebuild It

    Published: May 11, 2026

    How Steve Gavers and a brotherhood of survivors helped Dan Wheeler turn pain into purpose

    Dan Wheeler’s name belongs among Gavers Community Cancer Foundation’s 

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