Annual Blue Jean Ball
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lake Geneva Country Club
Browse and bid before it closes at 9:00 PM.
Annual Blue Jean Ball
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lake Geneva Country Club
Browse and bid before it closes at 9:00 PM.
Honoring Childhood Cancer
The Forbeck Foundation was born from the loss of William Guy "Billy" Forbeck, who lost his life to neuroblastoma at just 11 years old. For more than 40 years, his story has remained at the heart of our work.
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Bid to Give
Browse and bid on unique items and experiences through the ReadySetAuction mobile website. Items are also displayed throughout the venue — the auction closes at 9:00 PM, so place your bids early and often.
During the Program
During this exciting part of the evening, raise your paddle to directly fund our mission.
When the auctioneer calls an item or giving level, lift your paddle high to be recognized. Spotters will record your commitment by bidder number.
Each bid supports cancer research in a tangible way — from funding a Forum to supporting a Scholar.
Charge to your card on our mobile website, or pay at the check-out desk with cash or check.
Auctioneer: Jenny Gehl of Bravo Benefit Auctions and Consulting
Thank You
The Blue Jean Ball runs on the generosity of volunteers who give their time to make this night possible. We are endlessly grateful.
Sandy Achilli
Steve Benker
Koko Breen
Annie Calteaux
Kitty Cayo
John Costion
Roberta Costion
Jean Doliber
Trent Douglas
Gail Eckerling
Sam Eckerling
Alex Gavin
Brian Gorski
Lisa Gorski
Melissa Hahn
Juli Hecksel
Sue Hughes
Darcy Jesser
Finley Jesser
Lucy Jesser
Peyton Jesser
Debra Kelly
Joe Kelly
Tony Martorano
Wendy Martorano
Becky Millar
Bonnie Millar
Nichole Heinrich Nelson
Brenda O’Brien
Greg O’Brien
John O’Neill
Frank Roman
Joni Roman
Jax Sawtelle
Julie Tefft
Pam Wenc
Why It Matters
Every dollar raised at the Blue Jean Ball helps fund the Forbeck Scholar program — selecting promising early-career researchers as Junior Fellows, and supporting the scientific forums and Scholar Retreats that connect them for a lifetime of collaboration against childhood cancer.
With Thanks To
Generosity in Action
Aman’s
Barrique
Bob & Anne Schultz
Bruno’s
Buzz & Jane Shepard
Champs
Charles & Dianna Colman
Chuck’s
Dan Pitt
Daniels Foods
Dianne & Michael Cohen
Doug Paice
Glunz Winery
Green Grocer
Jerry & Sam Polek
Jim Kirschlager
Joe Geldermann (ammo rocks)
Johnson Bros.
Kimkasi
Linda Trester
Lisa Trajkovich
Lorraine Newman
Patie Geldermann
Robin Pande
Terry & Debi Daniels
The Bottle Shop
Tonka Vodka
Tony Martorano
Tyler & Steph Hunter
Village Supper Club
Yacht Club Ladies Mahjong
Advanced Auto Clinic
Aman’s
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Ann Lehman
Annie Calteaux and Becky Millar
Artistic Cleaners
Avant
Barb Obligato
Barrique
Belfry
Big Foot Market
Bob & Anne Schultz
Boxed and Burlap
Brixton
Bruno’s
Buzz & Jane Shepard
Candle Mercantile
Champs
Charles & Dianna Colman
Chicago Sports Network
Chinawest
Christina Clancy
Clear Water Outdoor
Clear Waters Salon
Coffee Mill
Cornerstone
Country Club Estates
Daniels Foods
Diana Kramer
Dianne & Michael Cohen
Eclipse Hair Design Studio
Eight Maids Cheese Shop
Fire 2 Fork
Fontana Home
Gage
General Store
Geneva Salon Spa Suites
Glunz Winery
Gordy’s
Grand Geneva
Green Grocer
Haberdapper
Hamilton Palmer
Harbor Shores
Hawk’s View
House in the Woods
Jamie Collins
Jayne
Jerry & Sam Polek
Jim Kirschlager
Joe Geldermann
Joni and Frank Roman
Kikkoman
Kimkasi
La Cosecha
Lake Geneva Cooking School
Lake Geneva Country Meats
Lakeside Sundry
Le Cookery
Linda Trester
Lisa Trajkovich
Lorraine Newman
Melges Car Wash
Missy Mahjong
Modern Frontier Farms
Outpost
Pat Heintzelman
Patie Geldermann
Pearce’s
Pet Smart
Photo Solutions Guru
Pier290
Pisano’s
Rigatony’s
River Valley Ranch
Robin Pande
Safari Lake Geneva
Sail3
Simple Solution Apothecary
Snow Fun Run
Soberg Window & Door Company
Spark Spices
Steve and Angela Green
Sue and Rob Hughes
Suzy Lindblom
Sweet Zen
Teri and Debi Daniels
Texan BBQ
The Boat House
The Bottle Shop
The Geneva Aesthetic
The Little Dog Wash
The Long Drink
The Owl
The Pet Gourmet
The Terlato Family
Tonka Vodka
Tony Martorano
Topsy Turvy
Tuscan
Village Supper Club
Wee Whiskey Fest
Wendy Martorano
West End Interiors
Yacht Club Ladies Mahjong
Yaya’s
Yerkes