Don superhero costume in fight against cancer
In honor of Jake Widman and the 12,000 other children who are struck with pediatric cancer each year, the public is invited to wear their favorite superhero costumes and join forces against pediatric cancer at the third annual Super Jake & Friends Heroes Bash, from 7 p.m. to midnight Nov. 3 at the Hilton Northbrook, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave.
This year's event is expected to raise more than $100,000 for The Super Jake Foundation.
The Super Jake Foundation was established to honor Jake Robert Widman, who at age 3 was diagnosed with a rare and deadly form of pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma. Jake endured 10 rounds of chemotherapy, four surgeries and three bone marrow transplants. Although he was declared to be in clinical remission in February 2005, he suffered a relapse and died in May 2005.
Jake's family established The Super Jake Foundation to fund and find a cure for neuroblastoma and to provide assistance to families with children with cancer at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. To date, volunteers have raised more then $300,000 for pediatric cancer research.
Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero and join the fun on Nov. 3. Superheroes disguised in mild-mannered business attire are also welcome.
The evening will feature the local band, Out for Hours, an open bar, dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Melissa Mcgurren from the Eric & Kathy Morning Show on 101.9 FM WTMX Chicago will serve as the event host and master of ceremonies.
Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased online at www.thesuperjakefoundation.com or by sending a check to The Super Jake Foundation, P.O. Box 477, Gurnee, IL 60031.
For more information, visit www.justforjake.com or www.thesuperjakefoundation.com.