The Paul Ruby Foundation is involved with three events: Concert for a Cure, Sub-5 Century Challenge, and the Geneva Film Festival.
Concert for a Cure is the Paul Ruby Foundation’s focal fundraiser each year. Hosted at Tanna Farms in Geneva, IL, this event has become an all day family friendly music festival that features some of the best bands and artists from the area, as well as nationally. In addition to the music performances, the event held also features a kid-zone that has a water slide, moon jump, and dunk tank, and other kid-friendly activities, silent and live auctions, and lots of great food.
In 2009, Concert for a Cure featured 10 bands. The event raised $52,000 and attracted more than 1,200 supporters and fans. The money was used to fund Parkinson’s Disease research at Northwestern University Hospital .
The 4th Annual Concert for a Cure
Tickets:
$25 Adults
$10 Under 21
When:
Saturday Aug. 28th, 2010
Where:
Tanna Farms Golf Club, Geneva, Illinois (view map)
2010 Concert for a Cure Line-Up
The Antennas
Noah Gabriel
HOSS
Gallery
Gabe Perez
Greg Boerner
Wandering Endorphin
Hix Bros. Junior All-Stars
Dave Ramont & Friends
Michael Heaton Band
The Future Burns
The Dallas Motorcade
Special Guest Lisa Dent, US*99.5
Interested in playing at the 2011 Concert for a Cure? Visit our Contact Page to submit your band or solo performance.
Are you ready to ride the fastest century of your life? If so, this is a one-of-a-kind event for serious cycling enthusiasts just like you. If you appreciate the team effort that’s required to ride 100 miles in under 5 hours and to raise $100,000 to aid Parkinson’s Research put The Sub-5 Century Challenge on your cycling calendar.
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday June 30, 2010
When:
Sunday Sept. 12th, 2010
Where:
Hampshire, Illinois (50 miles west of Chicago & 20 miles east of Rockford)
Click here for more information on the Sub-5 Century Challenge.
The Geneva Film Festival is an annual event that not only showcases a variety of independent screenplays, but also provides workshops with industry professionals and film enthusiasts. A nonprofit organization, the Geneva Film Festival is dependent on the support of volunteers and sponsors. The Geneva Film Festival and the Paul Ruby Foundation have a mutually supportive relationship aimed at raising awareness and aid for each other.