Goombay Bash Blogs
Behind the Bash: Stories & Highlights
Stay connected with us as we continue to celebrate the people and partnerships that drive change and make a real impact in the fight against cancer. Learn more about the incredible, special guest, sponsors, and awardees who make the Goombay Bash possible.
Thank you to our generous guests, sponsors, celebrities, donors, and volunteers for making the 24th Annual Goombay Bash such an extraordinary success.
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Rick Seidman, President and CEO of Quoizel Lighting, will be honored as the 2026 recipient of the Rick Wiedemer Guiding Light Award at the 24th Annual Goombay Bash on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
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Born and raised in Chicago, Laura Orrico has made a name for herself as an actress in television and film. In addition, she owns a prestigious Chicago-based public relations firm, Laura Orrico Public Relations, LLC.
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Gary Sinise’s distinguished career in film, television, theater and philanthropy spans across five decades, marked by a deep commitment to storytelling, service, and purpose.
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Find out the impact of your Goombay support, and enjoy these event videos and highlights!
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Thank you to all of our special guests, sponsors, and Goombay Bash attendees for supporting the mission of The H Foundation and Goombay Bash!
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View our full lineup of Goombay special guests, and make sure to reserve your event seats today! Since 2001, our celebrity and special guests have been helping make Goombay the Chicago fundraising event of the summer. We are beyond grateful to all of these guests for contributing so much to Goombay's success.
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This year, WAC Group has committed to a remarkable $50,000 matching challenge during our Paddle Raiser! Every $1,000 donation made during the event will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact in the fight against cancer. Double your impact at Goombay, thanks to WAC Group's generosity!
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Alan Karen is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Satco | Nuvo Lighting, a leading manufacturer of innovative lighting solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
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We are honored to welcome Kevin Burke of Burke Beverage, Inc., as our 2025 Goombay Bash Honorary Chair!
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