Culinary Excellence and Compassion Unite: 2024 Taste of Hope Raises Over $746,000 to Help End Cancer

Culinary Excellence and Compassion Unite: 2024 Taste of Hope Raises Over $746,000 to Help End Cancer

CHICAGO – The American Cancer Society (ACS) proudly announced another milestone success at the 11th Annual Taste of Hope event which took place at Chicago's iconic Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. With over 800 guests in attendance, the event raised an impressive $746,000 and counting, fueling ACS’s mission to end cancer as we know it for everyone.

Taste of Hope has become a staple for Chicago’s culinary community, bringing together top chefs, cocktail artisans, and wine experts for an evening of fine dining, compassion, and impactful fundraising. This year’s event featured a record-breaking 34 restaurants, cocktail, and wine tasting stations, setting a new standard for the event's culinary showcase. Notable co-title sponsors ADM and Kemper played a significant role, joining ACS in its commitment to transforming lives through research, patient support, and cancer prevention.

“Seeing over 800 supporters join together, sampling Chicago’s finest food and drink offerings while rallying for a world without cancer, is truly inspiring,” said Grace Quinn, Senior Development Manager, Distinguished Events at the American Cancer Society. “The outpouring of support reminds us of the power we have as a community to drive real change.”

Since its inception, Taste of Hope has raised more than $4.3 million to advance the American Cancer Society’s life-saving mission. This year’s contributions come at a crucial time. According to the 2024 Cancer Statistics report, while overall cancer mortality has declined, the incidence of six of the top ten cancers is increasing, with the projected number of new cancer cases now exceeding 2 million annually. The continued support of the Chicago community is essential in funding groundbreaking research and providing critical patient services.

Event Highlights:

$746,000+ Raised: Attendees showed their generosity, helping raise funds going toward cancers research, patient support, and advocacy.

800+ Guests: Hundreds of supporters, food enthusiasts, and philanthropists came together for a memorable evening.

34 Tasting Stations: A record-breaking number of restaurants and beverage stations, each showcasing the best of Chicago’s culinary excellence.

The American Cancer Society extends heartfelt thanks to all guests, sponsors, volunteers, and culinary partners who made this year’s Taste of Hope a monumental success. Together, they are supporting the ongoing fight against cancer and fostering hope for countless individuals and families facing a cancer diagnosis.

Featured Tasting Stations:

8Hospitalitiy

ADM

Adorn

AVEC

Big Shoulders

Carnivale

Castiglion del Bosco

Chicago Chop House

Costera Cocina Tulum

Danenberger Family Vineyards

Barrio

Ema

FireCakes

Fora

Formento's

Galit

Kie Gol Lanee

Lula Café

Pierless Hospitality Group

Lirica

Le Sud

Nature's Fynd

NoMI

375 Park

Petite Vie

Publican Quality Bread

RPM Seafood

Sifr

Tanta

Tao

Verzenay

Special Presenters

Amici Chicago

Grumpy Spice

McCain

The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 110 years, ACS has been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345.

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