(2018 Co-Beneficiary) The Southern Illinois Healthcare Patient and Community Support Funds is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all those in the communities they serve.

(2017 Co-Beneficiary) The Women’s Center helps to end domestic violence and sexual assault against individuals. Total Raised: $52,150

(2017 Co-Beneficiary) BGCC serves over 1500 youth ages 6-18, programs are open to all, welcoming those who need an extra hand and a safe place to go after school. Total Raised: $52,150

(2016 Co-Beneficiary) St. Francis CARE is a 501c3 no-kill all-breed animal rescue in Southern Illinois. They rescue homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals and provide shelter and vet care for them while they work towards finding their forever homes. Total Raised: $35,000

(2016 Co-Beneficiary) Gum Drops, NFP provides a weekend package of child-friendly food to help enhance the quality of life for at-risk children through Southern Illinois.
Total Raised: $35,000

(2015 Beneficiary) This Able Veteran’s mission statement is to return hope to injured veterans and their families by providing service dogs and a trauma resiliency program for those with psychological and physical injuries.

(2014 Beneficiary) The SIH Foundation is the non-profit charitable arm of Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) which raises funds to enhance and support the SIH mission of improving the health and well being of those in our community. Funds raised through this year’s event assisted the Hope is Home Campaign in the building and maintenance of a new cancer treatment facility in Carterville, IL. Total Raised: $62,000

(2013 Beneficiary) Rotary is a charitable organization which endeavors to better lives in their communities and around the world. This year’s beneficiaries included the Rotary Clubs of Carbondale, Carterville and Marion. Each club gave a portion of the funds raised to This Able Veteran, Gumdrops, and Pats Kids. Total Raised: $62,799

(2012 Beneficiary) Kiwanis empowers communities with creative ways to serve the needs of children through local projects and fundraising. Funds raised at this year’s event were distributed between Kiwanis Clubs of Carbondale and Marion for multiple local charities. Total Raised: 46,500

(2010-11 Beneficiary) In 2010 & 2011, we teamed up with the Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale to kick-off an event in the area known as Chef Clash. Over that two year span, we raised in excess of $80,000 to help them put a new roof on their current facility, as well as assist with costs to maintain their organization.