Willard 24/25 Fundraiser Gala
Join the Willard PTO for a festive fundraiser at Thatcher Woods Pavilion, where we’ll channel our inner 90s style - whether it’s grunge, punk or pop - and party like it’s 1995 in honor of Willard’s 95 anniversary.
Food and beverages from Taco Mucho, Twisted Cookie, Roeser’s Bakery, Moet/Hennessy & Middlebrow will be available.
There will also be a DJ and Live Auctioneer, Wine Pull, Silent Auction (through ClickBid), 50/50 Raffle, and more!
Party Like it’s 1995!
Family Theme Basket Competition: Sign up by February 21st
Join in some friendly family competition! Willard families are invited to sponsor a themed basket for the upcoming Gala auction.
Competing families will create a basket filled with items around a chosen theme (e.g., Harry Potter basket, sports basket, craft basket, etc.). The basked will be auctioned off at the Willard Gala. The family whose basket gets the highest bid at the auction will win lunch with Principal Gerges for their student and two friends. Sign up here by February 21st to create a basket and compete.
Questions? Contact Camille.
Fundraiser Gala Committee Members and Volunteers Needed
The fundraising committee is still looking to fill several spots for the up-coming fundraiser gala. Spots include helping out with a fun art project in your child's classroom, helping with the live auction event, creating centerpieces, and much more! Check out the open spots here and join us to help make the Gala awesome!!
Contact Nicole Alexander with questions.
Our Generous Sponsors and Donors
Principal and Teachers
Willard Families, including the Luce Family, the McLamb Family, the Banuelos family, and the Norrington Family
Timing
March 1, 2025 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Thatcher Woods Pavilion
8030 Chicago Ave, River Forest
Cost
Tickets are $100/person.
Donate towards Teacher tickets!
Scholarships are available; please indicate interest here or contact school social worker Laurie Dalrymple for more information.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to make this event possible. Take a look at the Volunteer Link, or contact the committee for more information about ways you can support this event.
Committee
Nicole Alexander - Co-Chair
Dorota Szerszenowicz - Co-Chair
Committee members