Mary E. Smith Foundation

#GIVINGTUESDAY 2026 GLOBAL DAY OF GIVING
2026-12-01
What is #GIVINGTUESDAY? GivingTuesday’s date is no accident. It falls after a number of unofficial post-Thanksgiving days that are based around holiday shopping: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. It serves as a massive, worldwide campaign to encourage people to donate, volunteer, advocate for causes, or perform acts of kindness. Join us on December 1st, 2026 for this year’s GIVE BACK EVENT!
Every year we partner with a local business that promotes health & wellness which is the core of our charitable cause. This year’s partner announcement is COMING SOON!
Learn more about our continuous commitment to students and patients in the brain tumor community by clicking our scholarship and grant link. The application period opens October 1st through March 1st!
Click Here For A GivingTuesday Scholarship Winner Video Message
View Recap of a Past Giving Tuesday Event @ DePaul University Below:

Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day July 15th
2026-07-15
Glioblastoma Awareness (GBM) Day is a day set aside from brain tumor awareness month due to the severity of this tumor type. Click to learn more….

Run the Ridge -LAKE FRONT- 5K - Brain Tumor Awareness Event
2026-06-27 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Burnham park, 39th Oakwood Ave. Dusable Lake Shore Drive, chicago, 60615, United States
CLICK FLYER TO REGISTER as an individual walker/runner or a team participant

WE NEED YOU!!!! To SPONSOR or DONATE as a BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION or VOLUNTEER
CLICK HERE for the link Sponsors/Vendors/Donors/Volunteers
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026 @ 8:00am -11am
Outdoor walk/run rain or shine along the RIDGE of the LAKE FRONT @ BURNHAM PARK 39TH OAKWOOD to support Brain Tumor/Cancer Patients, Scholarships & Research
(Enter off 39th & Dusable Lake Shore Drive for Parking Lot)
EVENT TENTATIVE AGENDA:
6:30 am – 7:30 am Vendor Set up
7:30 am – 8:00am Vendor Booths & Registration opens
8:15 am Presentations
8:30 am Walk Start
10:30 am Entertainment
10:45 am Honor/Memory Ceremony
*Event typically concludes ~11:30am/12pm
Vendors open throughout the event
$40 For Chipped Timed Run/Walk, T-shirt & Finisher Medals
Placement Medals & Team Prizes
Price Increase April 1st $45, June 1st $50, ONSITE REGISTRATION $55
T-shirt sizes guaranteed until June 1, 2026
Additional Event Features:
Health & Business Vendors
Family Friendly Music & Entertainment
Balloon Release
Register early to qualify for Special Raffle Prizes*
*1st Tier Prize Qualifier if registered by April 1st Then 2nd Tier Prize Qualifier if Registered by May 31st
5K TEAM PRIZES – Our teams successfully raise thousands of dollars towards financial assistance, research & grants annually. Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org to view & donate directly to one of our 2025 Gray Matters Fundraising Teams
TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event
LARGEST MEMBER TEAM AWARD Announced @ the event
A portion of proceeds will benefit both National Brain Tumor Society & MESF Scholars
If you want more information on starting a FUNDRAISING TEAM, please Email us at information@maryesmithfoundation.org
WE NEED YOU to participate! Run or walk a 5K to support the fight against brain tumors! YOUR GRAY MATTERS so ACT TODAY!

FashionBar THE SHOWS: Evening Wear Collection & The Shoe Show by MESF (Shoesational Scholarship Event)
2026-04-26 15:00 - 18:00 | FashionBar Water Tower Mall Level 3, IL, 60611
Meet The Shoesational Shoe Show host Ms Karen Evans!
Shoe Auction Donor Channel 7 Chicago News Anchor Cheryl Burton (Interview Here)
Shoe Auction Sponsor Marc Nolan Shoes in Chicago’s West Loop visit online here!
Food Sponsor LaVida Catering Visit them online here!

Click Here for Sponsorship/Vendors/Donor Link
Click Here for VIP Tickets Benefitting Our Charity

FashionBar THE SHOWS: Evening Wear Collection & The Shoe Show by MESF

This event is part of FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 – The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collections presented by Mary E Smith Foundation in partnership with FashionBar LLC.
Sunday, April 26th, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Conclude FashionBar The Shows: April 2026 with an elegant finale celebrating sophistication, craftsmanship, and purpose. The Shoe Show & Evening Wear Collection Presentation showcases exquisite designs that define glamour and refinement, featuring statement pieces from Chicago’s leading and emerging fashion houses.
Event Itinerary

Doors Open: 3:00 PM
Red Carpet & Media Interviews: 3:30 PM
Cocktail Reception: 3:00 PM
Runway Opens: 3:15 PM
Introduction & Promotional Video Premiere
Announcement of Mary E. Smith Foundation Award Recipient
Shoe Show Introduction – Spotlight on the Mary E. Smith Foundation
Opening Showcase: Various Brands – The Shoe Show
Acknowledgment of Shoe Show Auction Winner
Final Red Carpet Moments – Featuring the Mary E. Smith Foundation & Team
Event Concludes: 6:00 PM

This event marks the finale of FashionBar The Shows: April 20 – 26, 2026, with The Marketplace offering a Chicago fashion experience featuring designer apparel and custom pieces.
Hair & Makeup Partnership
Hair and makeup for all models are provided by Paul Mitchell Chicago, crafting the polished looks that define FashionBar’s signature runway aesthetic.
Contact Us
Email: fashionweek@fashionbarchicago.com
Website: www.fashionbartheshows.com
Phone: 312-542-4210
FashionBar LLC – Water Tower Place (Level 3)
835 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Love the Fashion, Raise the Bar! The Shoesational Shoe Show presented by Mary E. Smith Foundation, Inc.
Email: information@maryesmithfoundation.org Phone: 708-342-0800

2024 Chicago Hoka 5K
2024-09-29 08:00 - 16:30 | Chicago Ridge Mall, 444 Ridgeland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60415, United States
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Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03 | Chicago Ridge Mall, 444 Ridgeland Ave., Chicago, IL, 60415, United States
