Cloztalk Events Calendar

Happy Hour Friend Raiser 2024
2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a fun evening with an online auction, an expert panel discussing mental health in Chicago, drinks and snacks and a fun hang!

Run For The High of It - Charity 5k!
2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Boise) | Bert’s Brewing, 3577 Brown St, Garden City, ID, 83714, United States
Join Team NoStigmas Runners for our first Mental Health Charity 5k!
Kevin, Mikayla and Joani have joined forces with Mental Health advocacy organization NoStigmas to raise funds in the name of Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness. We are offering a community 5k run/walk and our goal is to ultimately help fund NoStigmas efforts to spread awareness and break the stigmas surrounding mental health & suicide prevention.
*This is a donation based event. Our suggested donation is $20 and 100% of the proceeds go directly to NoStigmas. Read on to learn more about their wonderful organization, supporting mental health equity, advocacy, education, and peer support. If you’re able to donate more, thank you! If you are not able to donate, please join us anyway!
We are excited to invite friends, family and the community to kick off the morning of the Washington State Cougars playing Boise State (in Boise!!) with a 5k fundraising for No Stigmas. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your pace. We firmly believe that the best pace is forward!
THIS JUST IN: Stay for the after party… we’re talking street tacos, beer, socialization, and a COWBOY COLD PLUNGE! That’s right, Cold Cowboy Club, a contrast therapy center, will be on hand and offering cold plunges for participants. You won’t want to miss it!!
We look forward to running, walking, and being together with you!!

Northwest CASA Pumpkin Fun Dash 5K
2024-09-29 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Busse Woods – Grove 27, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007, United States
We are so pumpkin excited to host NWCASA’s third annual Pumpkin Dash 5K fun run/walk! Come join us as we raise awareness against sexual violence and funds to support our free services to survivors. Enjoy pumpkin treats as you cross the finish line with friends and family. Get your tickets today!

Jeep Off Cancer
2024-09-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Jeep Off Cancer is a charity event for all!
Join us for a day full of Jeeps and fun. Enjoy music, food trucks, partake in a silent auction which includes a set of 5 tires, kids’ area, and a Show and Shine.
A community fundraiser supporting Worth the Wait, a non profit supporting young adult cancer survivors pursuing parenthood through fertility preservation, adoption, fertility treatments and surrogacy.

Runway of Resilience
2024-09-29 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Salvage One, 1840 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
– Twist Out Cancer, an international non-profit charitable organization that uses creative arts programming to provide social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer, announced today that it will host a Runway of Resilience Fashion Show on Sunday, September 29, at Salvage One, 1840 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago. Just two weeks before the first official Chicago Fashion Week, the runway at this unique event will become a symbol of strength and courage as Inspirations, people who have been touched by cancer, will model stunning fashion pieces. The fashion designers have poured their experiences, emotions, and creativity into each piece, reflecting the diverse stories of those impacted by cancer. These designs will be worn proudly by models who have faced their own journeys with cancer, showcasing strength, resilience and hope.
“Over the last 12 years, artists that have been part of our Brushes With Cancer program have used different mediums of art to reflect an Inspiration’s personal journey with cancer. This has included paintings, mixed media, sculptures, poetry, music, and fashion,” said Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Twist Out Cancer. “Along with our Twistshops and Twist Hearts programs, the Runway of Resilience is another way that Twist Out Cancer continues to evolve and find new ways to utilize creative arts programming to give our Inspirations a chance to share, connect, and heal.”

Tuesday Meditations for Caregivers
2024-10-01 08:00 - 08:30, 2024-10-08 08:00 - 08:30, 2024-10-15 08:00 - 08:30, 2024-10-22 08:00 - 08:30, 2024-10-29 08:00 - 08:30, 2024-11-05 08:00 - 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We welcome all to join us in our weekly Tuesday morning meditation to begin each Tuesday with presence, intention, and reflection. Morning meditation can be a moment of respite before the rush of the day. One of our four experienced facilitators will be guiding you each week so no prior meditation is necessary.
Each Tuesday morning session will offer two back to back 15-minute meditations for a total of 30 minutes so those who are beginners or have less time can join for the first 15 minutes beginning at 8:00 am Pacific Time. Those who have more time or can sit longer may choose to stay for the second 15 minutes of meditation. See the event website link to register. You only need to register once and the link that is sent to you is good for the entire year.

Monthly Twistshop: Group art therapy focused workshop
2024-10-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-11-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Rush Hospital, 1520 W. Harrison Street (4th Floor), Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
Join Us!
Join Twist Out Cancer and RUSH Health for a monthly arts therapy workshop with art therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor, Jacqueline Carmody.
This series will introduce you to new and exciting art making techniques to promote social connection, relaxation and healing. All art materials are included!
Twistshops programs are non-clinical creative arts therapy-focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through art based interventions that are designed to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress related to cancer. Twistshops welcome individuals who have been touched by cancer and utilize the arts as a mechanism for self-expression.
Free Monthly Sessions available to Rush Cancer Care patients and families starting August 2, 2024!

Cannoli Festa!
2024-10-05 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Livonia Italian Bakery and Cafe, 33615 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
If you love Cannoli, this is the event of the year! A portion of each cannoli sold goes to The Good Eggs Foundation!

Cooking Up a Cure (Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago)
2024-10-10 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Theater on the Lake, 2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Enjoy the ultimate culinary experience with the best food and drink Chicago has to offer! We’ve gathered the finest chefs in Chicago to serve you an unforgettable experience. You’ll enjoy more than 25 tasting stations with food, craft cocktails, beer and wine. You’ll also enjoy live music, raffle prizes and a silent auction with unique experiences and prizes. By attending this event, you’ll not only indulge in a night of culinary delights but also bolster our mission to fund scleroderma research and provide support to those living with scleroderma. General Admission tickets $125, VIP tickets $185

Team NoStigmas Shakeout Run and Shoe Drive
2024-10-12 08:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Necessary & Sufficient Coffee- Printer’s Row, 728 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Join Team NoStigmas on Saturday October 12th at Necessary and Sufficient Coffee in Printer’s Row for a 3 mile shakeout run, meet the team opportunity, delicious coffee and snacks, and a shoe drive!

Art of Giving Foundation 5th Annual Black Tie Gala
2024-10-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-12 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Stan Mansion, 2408 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Join us for an enchanting night of art, music, dance, and philanthropy at the historic Stan Mansion in Logan Square. The Art of Giving Foundation is pulling out all the stops for our 5th Annual Black Tie Gala. There will be a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, music from SEMPLE band, and a performance from Ardent Dance Company. Numerous artists will be exhibiting their work, which will be available for sale. In addition, there will be raffle items you can win, and silent auction items you can bid on. We hope to see you there!

Register for Stantec’s Female Strong Camp on October 12!
2024-10-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Stantec, 224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
Join us at Stantec on Saturday, October 12th, from 9am to 4pm for a very exciting Female Strong Camp! This one-day camp will include:
– Hearing from female leaders about how to achieve goals, take risks, mess up, and become your most powerful self!
– Engaging with other girls about building confidence, sparking their passions, and discovering themselves!
– Learning how to brainstorm business ideas, develop a business plan, and confidently pitch their concepts!
– Building a ‘vision board’ with materials provided by Paper Source!

Team NoStigmas Dinner & Banquet
2024-10-12 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 1025 E Washington St
We’re excited to host our first team banquet the night before the Chicago Marathon 2024. While this is a closed, private event, we want to shed light on our runners, volunteers, and organization for months of hard work, planning, training, and fundraising!

Chicago Marathon 2024
2024-10-13 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Grant Park, Grant Park, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Join Team NoStigmas, 50,000 runners, and over 1 million spectators to cheer EVERYONE on! If you’d like to volunteer with NoStigmas in Charity Row on the race course, we would LOVE to have you!!

Televerde Foundation: Swing for Second Chances
2024-10-17 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix) | The Legacy Golf Resort, 6808 S. 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85042, United States
Our Second Annual Charity Golf Event- Swing for Second Chances will take place October 17th, 2024, at the Beautiful Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix AZ. We will bring together business leaders for a day of golf, networking, and philanthropy.
This exciting event aims to raise funds to support Televerde Foundation’s mission of providing currently and formerly incarcerated women with the personal and professional development programs necessary to successfully join and advance in the global workforce.

Better Together Benefit
2024-10-17 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | chevy chase country club, 1000 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL, 60090, United States
Each Fall, over 500 of the Center’s advocates come together to raise valuable funds to support the Center’s mission. Our Better Together Benefit features an online silent auction, live auction and entertainment. Join this year’s event as our CWC community gathers to support cancer patients and their loved ones and honor Marla and Mitch Wilneff with the CWC Impact Award.

Holiday Heroes Hearts & Heroes Gala
2024-10-19 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
Join us for an evening celebrating the true heroes – our pediatric patients! Help us support the Holiday Heroes mission with a wonderful night of dinner and entertainment.

Triage Cancer Conference
2024-10-25 11:00 - 2024-10-26 17:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
Triage Cancer® offers a series of FREE educational conferences on cancer-related topics including navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, advocacy, and more. Conferences are designed for individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, advocates, and oncology health care professionals.* This event covers key information needed to help navigate practical issues, minimize the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis, and reduce stress. Join us for a day of FREE education, games, prizes, and more!

Exquisite Corpse Ball
2024-10-25 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Beat Kitchen, 2100 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Join us at the 2024 Exquisite Corpse Ball for another Intonation Music fundraiser!
with:
The Good as Bruce Springsteen
Kid Million as A Tribe Called Quest
Daytonics as Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
The Skink as The Kinks
Seth Limmer as Weezer

Paying for Prescription Drugs Webinar
2024-10-29 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
This webinar will explore the cost of prescription drugs, which will include how coverage works in individual and employer sponsored insurance and the various financial assistance options available to individuals to help afford prescription drugs.

Benefits for Veterans with Cancer Webinar
2024-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
Members of the U.S. Military and U.S. Veterans have access to specific benefits, programs, and resources that may be useful after a cancer diagnosis. This webinar will explore the benefits available to Veterans and how they may work with other benefits Veterans already have.

Empowering Nonprofits: How Better Giving is Revolutionizing Financial Sustainability
2024-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Sustainability Now interview w/Executive Director, Chauncey St. John followed by live Q&A
Founder and Executive Director of Better Giving, Chauncey St. John’s innovative platform is transforming the nonprofit landscape. With a free, all-in-one solution for fundraising, savings, and investment, Better Giving is helping nonprofits globally to streamline their operations and enhance financial sustainability. With more than $6 million raised for over 180 nonprofits, Chauncey shares how Better Giving is reducing administrative burdens and enabling organizations of all sizes to thrive.
Better Giving’s model, allows nonprofits to accept donations in multiple forms—from traditional payments to cryptocurrency and stock donations—opening doors to a broader range of affluent donors. The platform’s approach also democratizes access to high-yield savings and managed investment funds, creating a long-term financial strategy for organizations. By providing a seamless, no-cost fundraising service, Better Giving empowers even the smallest nonprofits to compete on a global stage.
Chauncey shares insights into the importance of financial self-sufficiency for nonprofits and how Better Giving simplifies the traditionally complex world of fund management. He explains the revolutionary potential of allowing nonprofits to grow their funds through investments, thus shifting the typical cycle of constant fundraising into one of strategic financial planning.
As we wrap up, Chauncey reflects on the long-term vision of Better Giving, including the role of blockchain technology and the future possibilities of integrating cryptocurrency donations in ways that could reshape how charities manage and grow their resources. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of innovation, technology, and philanthropy.
Join us to discover how Better Giving is not just changing the way nonprofits raise money, but how it’s creating a pathway to financial autonomy.

Twistshop: Art therapy focused group workshop
2024-11-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Georgetown Art Center, 816 S Main St, Georgetown, Georgetown, TX, 78626, United States
Local Twistshop Program (Austin/Georgetown Texas)!
Come join Twist Out Cancer as we explore expressive art making as a mechnism for healing.
Twistshops are wellness and art therapy focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation, and emotional recovery through creative based intervention.
This event is Open to the public! Twist Out Cancer welcomes all cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals within the Austin community and surrounding areas.
