The H Foundation, the nonprofit organization of Hortons Home Lighting, is gearing up for its 17th annual Goombay Bash set for Saturday, July 29 at Navy Pier in Chicago.
The tropical-themed event running from 5 p.m. to midnight draws more than 1,000 attendees each year to raise money for cancer research. In 16 years, the organization has raised $7 million for basic science cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
The evening will feature celebrity guests, a live and silent auction, a live drawing, a gourmet buffet and cash bar and a fireworks finale. Tickets cost $150 for general admission and $250 for VIP admission which includes premium seating and concierge services.
This week, The H Foundation announced the members of the 2017 Goombay Bash Honorary Board. The members are:
Ryan Baker
CBS 2 Chicago's Lead Sports Anchor
David Eigenberg
Actor - NBC Chicago Fire
Kendall and Wendy Gill
Former NBA Player, Sports Analyst, Carole Robertson Center for Learning
Dan Hampton
Former Chicago Bears Player
Ann Lurie
Philanthropist, Lurie Holdings, Inc.
Steve McMichael
Former Chicago Bears Player
Pete McMurray
Chicago Radio Personality
Jim Peterik
Grammy-Winning Musician, The Ides Of March and Survivor
Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Jerry Reinsdorf
Chairman, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox
Brent Sopel
Former Chicago Blackhawks Player
George Wendt
Actor
Otis Wilson
Former Chicago Bears Player
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.goombaybash.com.
