Sponsor Us
Dear Valued Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters,
In 2003, inspired by her work as an oncology nurse and witnessing the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis, Gerri Neylon set out to alleviate those challenges for one family during the Christmas season. She shared her vision, the community responded, and thus Christmas Without Cancer (CWC) was created. Now, twenty-three years later, CWC supports local cancer patients (within a 30-mile radius of Orland Park) and their families every day of the year.
Since its founding on that memorable evening at Gerri’s kitchen table, CWC has supported thousands of friends, neighbors, and families within our community. In 2025, the vision grew stronger when CWC secured its first headquarters, aiming to enhance its impact in the community.
On a day-to-day basis, CWC provides recipients with financial grants and gift cards to help pay for living expenses like mortgages/rent, utilities, gas, tuition, groceries, medications, medical bills, and travel expenses for treatment. During the holidays, CWC provides recipients with a little extra cheer, including financial grants, gift cards, holiday gifts, holiday meals, fun family experiences, and many other surprises.
In 2025, CWC achieved a significant milestone by assisting 475 families throughout the year and 99 families during the holiday season. This support included:
$161,416.83 in financial grants
$60,433.29 in gift cards
$74,360.88 aimed at spreading holiday joy
In total, over $300,000 was provided to our recipients, and this achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of our fundraising event sponsors.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, CWC will kick off our 12th Annual 5K Run/Walk in Evergreen Park, IL, our largest fundraiser of the year, and we kindly request your support through a sponsorship or in-kind donation.
From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely thank you for your continued friendship and partnership in the community. We hope to see you at the starting line!
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