Toast to hope
October 1, 2026 – Morgan Manufacturing – Chicago, IL
On Thursday, October 1st, the 100 Club of Illinois will host the annual Toast to Hope gala at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago. Join us as we celebrate the Club’s 60th Anniversary for an elegant evening of culinary experiences and crafted cocktails dedicated to honor first responders and uplifting their families.
Funds contributed to Toast to Hope allow the 100 Club of Illinois to provide resources, several forms of financial support, access to training, and moral support to both the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and active duty first responders throughout the state of Illinois.
This year’s event will feature a VIP Reception from 5:00-6:00pm where you can mingle with top brass from agencies across Illinois and sample our own 100 Club Bourbon courtesy of Blue Run Spirits.
General Admission opens at 6pm.
Cocktail dress attire required.
Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available and listed below.
Please reach out to Kelsey Tomko with any questions – KTomko@100ClubIL.org
VIP TICKETS - $750
VIP tickets include general admission for one guest and entry for one to the VIP Reception. Guests will mingle with top-ranking brass from agencies across Illinois and sample our limited edition 100 Club bourbon, courtesy of Blue Run Spirits.
GENERAL ADMISSION - $250
General admission tickets include entry for one to the event. Enjoy elegant food and beverages from local Chicago restaurants and live entertainment,
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting | $50,000
- Evening admission for 10 guests
- Prominent logo placement on event website and signage, collateral, and promotional materials
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Speaking opportunity at event
- Static logo placement behind stage for duration of event
- Reserved VIP seating
- Entry for 10 to the VIP bourbon reception taking place one hour prior to the event
- Social media recognition (4 posts)
Champion | $25,000
- Evening admission for 10 guests
- Premier logo placement on event website and signage, collateral, and promotional materials
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Reserved VIP seating
- Entry for 4 to the VIP bourbon reception taking place one hour prior to the event
- Social media recognition (2 posts)
Benefactor | $15,000
- Evening admission for 10 guests
- Prime logo placement on event website and signage, collateral, and promotional materials
- Entry for 2 to the VIP bourbon reception taking place one hour prior to the event
- Social media recognition
Patron | $10,000
- Evening admission for 10 guests
- Priority logo placement on event website and signage
- Social media recognition
Friend | $5,000
- Evening admission for 6 guests
- Logo on event website and signage
- Social media recognition
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES
Underwriting opportunities are essential to ensuring event sustainability by covering the expense of event elements. These opportunities are perfect for donors who cannot attend the event but would like to support. Underwriting opportunities are 100% tax deductible.
Bar | $25,000
- Prominent logo placement on event website and signage, collateral, and promotional materials
- Exclusive signage on bars at the event
- Verbal recognition at the event
- Social media recognition (2 posts)
Audio / Visual | $15,000
- Logo displayed on event website and signage, collateral, and promotional materials
- Logo displayed on A/V booth
- Social media recognition
Valet | $10,000
- Prominent signage at valet area of event
- Logo displayed on event website and signage, collateral, and promotional materials
- Social media recognition
Champagne | $7,500
- Verbal recognition during champagne toast
- Logo displayed on event website
- Social media recognition
Entertainment | $5,000
- Prominent signage on the stage of the event
- Logo on event website
- Social media recognition
Tasting Stations | $5,000
- Logo on Tasting Station signage
- Logo on event website
- Social media recognition
Photography | $3,000
- Logo on Photo Booth station
- Logo on event website
- Social media recognition
Registration | $2,500
- Prominent logo placement on registration signage
- Logo on event website
- Social media recognition
Coat Check | $2,000
- Prominent logo placement at coat check
- Logo on event website
- Social media recognition
Silent Auction | $1,000
- Logo on silent auction signage
- Logo on event website
- Social media recognition