Walla-Pa-Looza - Raisin' Cash for Cancer

07/11/2016

Mr. Duffy, a Johnsburg High School Graduate and current JHS Teacher, has Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease and is in need of a kidney transplant. You can help this Johnsburg native and JHS Teacher with a donation towards his transplant. Even a minimal $5 donation will help tremendously.

https://www.gofundme.com/2d69bmkg

My name is Kevin Duffy, I am 30 years old, and a Teacher at Johnsburg High School.  I have had a kidney condition since I was 7 years old.  It started as strep throat that spread to my kidney causing me to come down with what eventually be Glomerulonephritis, fast forward almost 25 years, a few b...

12/17/2015

Madison Dempsey, a local 9-year old from Antioch, has been cancer free for five (5) years! She made a special appearance during the second intermission of a Blackhawks game this week and was able to score two goals! Congrats Madison!

01/26/2015

The Walla-Pa-Looza Family is sending prayers and warm thoughts to Chase Freund and his family. Please take a moment today and pray for this young man.

04/08/2014

Dear Fellow Community Members,

Today comes with a saddened heart that we are announcing the cancelation of Walla-Pa-Looza 6 on Saturday, July 26, 2014, as well as the dissolution of the Walla-Pa-Looza Organization of Illinois.

There comes a time when everyone must move forward to raise families and pursue other activities. The same goes for volunteers of an organization such as Walla-Pa-Looza. Our Board of Directors were torn over the decision, but collectively felt that it was the proper decision.

With the support of each and every one of you, our volunteers, sponsors, donors, vendors and bands, we had a fantastic five year run with over 10 very successful events. Most importantly, with the help of everyone listed above, we were able to raise funds and donate them to families in the community who have been touched by cancer.

We would also like to mention that a part of Walla-Pa-Looza will live on in the form of the John Smidl Memorial Scholarship, which is being shifted over to the Johnsburg Lions Club. Additionally, we would like to thank the Gavers Community Cancer Organization for assisting us with the final applications for persons in need.

We hope you can understand our decision, as it was a tough one for our Board of Directors to make.

Sincerely,

Craig Wallace, Sheryl Smith, Nick Bionda, Lori Mazrin, Joanne Wallace

Walla-Pa-Looza Board of Directors

03/09/2014

Who is your favorite local/regional band in the Chicago/Milwaukee area?

03/05/2014

Here is our first feature on our Wallateers! This month we are featuring Sheryl, who has been with our organization since it was founded in 2009!

03/04/2014

We have just added a TON of photos from Jolly-Pa-Looza 5 in December to our page. Be sure to head on over and check them out. Another big thank you to Shawn of Impromptu Photo By Shawn for donating your time to take all the great photos!

03/04/2014

General photos from Jolly-Pa-Looza 5 on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Johnsburg Community Club. Thank you to Impromptu Photo By Shawn for the great photos.

03/04/2014

Some of our Silent Auction Items at Jolly-Pa-Looza 5 on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Johnsburg Community Club. Thank you to everyone who made donations and to Impromptu Photo By Shawn for the photos.

03/04/2014

Friction Rock / Friction rocking the stage at Jolly-Pa-Looza 5 on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Johnsburg Community Club. Thank you Impromptu Photo By Shawn for the great photos.