Over 1,200 people joined together at Navy Pier this year for one of Chicago's largest Caribbean Parties at the 8th Annual Goombay Bash. This magical event combined great food, great drink, a Caribbean band, and many, many friends & family.

All-in-all a great time was had by all - a true Caribbean Party!

Oh...and we raised over $490,000 for Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University for Basic Science Research, far exceeding our goals and an unbelievable result for the event.

Through eight years, we have raised nearly $2.4 MILLION!!!!

The night featured a large Silent Auction with items ranging from Gift Certificates for your everyday needs to unique home furnishings and a Live Auction that captured the energy of 1,200 partygoers.

Over the years, the Live Auction contained some of the most unique items ever assembled with auction winners taking home:

• Harry Caray's Private Party for 100
• "Mortons in Your Home" Package
• Supreme New York Getaway
• "Lance Armstrong Autographed Jersey"
• "Portugal Resort" Vacation
• Diamond Earrings
• The Big "O" Oprah Package
• "The Ultimate Backyard BBQ Party"
• Rooftop in Wrigleyvile
• Weekend Winery Getaway
• "Parrot Head" Package
• And Many Other Great Items