Friends of UW Health

09/22/2026

Hope Never Goes Out of Style 💜

Seats are now on sale for the fifth annual Shenanigans with Friends!

Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Madison Marriott West for an unforgettable evening celebrating the strength, courage and resilience of women facing cancer.

Enjoy a strolling dinner, exciting silent and live auctions, and an inspiring fashion show featuring women cancer survivors whose stories remind us that hope is always in fashion.

Every seat purchased supports women's cancer research and patient care at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, helping advance lifesaving discoveries and compassionate care for patients and families.

More than a night out, it's an opportunity to honor loved ones, stand alongside survivors, and make a meaningful impact.

✨ Reserve your seat today before they're gone!

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09/15/2026

Women's Cancer Research and Care Takes Center Stage

There’s still time to make an impact that lasts beyond the runway!

Join us as a sponsor for Shenanigans with Friends on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Madison Marriott West. This inspiring evening features a fashion show starring women cancer survivors, a strolling dinner, silent and live auctions, and meaningful stories of hope and resilience. Proceeds benefit women’s cancer research and care at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

As a sponsor, you'll help fund groundbreaking research, compassionate patient care, and innovative treatments while demonstrating your organization's commitment to making a difference in the lives of women facing cancer.

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/uas7bf5y

Together, we can ensure that hope never goes out of style.

08/25/2026

🌼 Bring the beauty of fall home while making a difference! 🌼

The Friends of UW Health Fall Mum Sale is now accepting pre-orders. Your purchase helps support patients and families at University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital.

📅 Pick-up: September 9, 2026, from 12:30–4:00 PM
📍 Convenient East Side and West Side pick-up locations
🌸 Pre-orders only | Limited quantities available

Order soon, as we expect to sell out quickly!

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08/20/2026

Hope Never Goes Out of Style. 👠

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the fourth annual Shenanigans with Friends, benefiting women's cancer research and care at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center.

Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Madison Marriott West for an inspiring evening featuring a fashion show starring women cancer survivors, a strolling dinner, silent and live auctions, and meaningful stories of hope and resilience.

As a sponsor, you'll help fund groundbreaking research, compassionate patient care, and innovative treatments while demonstrating your organization's commitment to making a difference in the lives of women facing cancer.

Interested in making an even bigger impact? Ask about our exclusive Luxe Lounge Sponsorship, the premier VIP experience at Shenanigans with Friends.

👉Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/uas7bf5y

Together, we can ensure that hope never goes out of style.

08/20/2026

06/30/2026

🎉 Friends of UW Health Fiscal Year 2026: A Year of Impact 🎉

As we close another incredible fiscal year, we're celebrating the generosity, dedication, and community spirit of our Friends of UW Health supporters, volunteers, members, sponsors, and attendees.

Together, you helped raise vital funds to support UW Health patients, families, research, and care programs.

Highlights from FY26:

Shenanigans with Friends raised $234,238 for women's cancer research and care at UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, bringing together 500 guests at Madison Marriott West.

Hearts and Hands welcomed 319 guests to Overture Center and raised $81,115 in support of American Family Children's Hospital.

Derby Party at The Edgewater raised $2,449 for patient assistance programs.
Fall Mum & Spring Flower Basket Sales generated $4,857 to help patients and families in need.

Love Lights raised $20,141 to support patient assistance and other UW Health funds during the holiday season.

Membership remained a vital source of support, with 236 member households contributing $124,684 for patient assistance.

Because of you, patients facing financial hardship received critical assistance, children received compassionate care, and research advancements continued to bring hope to those fighting cancer.

Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of so many. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to another year of impact together.

05/08/2026

Because of you, spring is blooming a little brighter. 🌷

Thank you to everyone who purchased flower baskets through the Friends of UW Health Spring Flower Sale! Your support does more than beautify porches and patios — it helps fund patient and family programs at UW Health, including American Family Children’s Hospital.

A very special thank you to our incredible Friends of UW Health Board members who volunteered their time to organize orders and manage pick-ups on both the east and west sides. Your energy, organization and dedication made the day seamless and successful.

When community and compassion come together, beautiful things grow. 💛🌼

05/04/2026

🏇 What a Day at the Derby! 🏇
Friends of UW Health was honored to be the official charity of Madison’s 9th Annual Get Down and Derby at The Edgewater. From mint juleps and lawn games to live music and fabulous hats, the day was filled with fun—all for a meaningful cause.

We’re especially grateful to the Friends of UW Health board members who staffed the event and helped raise critical funds to support patient assistance programs at UW Health, benefiting patients and their families when they need it most.

Thank you to The Edgewater, J. Henry & Sons, VO5 Band, The Big Paycheck, and everyone who joined us on the Grand Plaza. Your generosity and community spirit made this celebration one to remember! 💙

04/09/2026

🏇🏇Get Down and Derby at The Edgewater 🏇🏇
Join us on the Grand Plaza at The Edgewater for Madison’s 9th Annual Kentucky Derby Party, in partnership with J. Henry & Sons and benefiting Friends of UW Health, supporting patients and their families at UW Health.

Enjoy a Madison Favorite, The Big Payback, then get down with Disco Funk by VO5 Band while playing race day inspired lawn games like ring toss, bags, shuffleboard, horseshoes and more!

Raise your Mint Julep or Kentucky Mule and toast the winner following the race event. Derby attire is not required but certainly encouraged, as we continue the tradition of naming the best-dressed and best-hat at this year’s celebration.

Don’t miss your opportunity to enter our raffle for a chance to win an overnight stay at The Edgewater. All proceeds from games and raffles will benefit Friends of UW Health. So, grab your seersucker blazer and best brimmed hat and join us on the infield for Madison’s best derby party! No reservations required. Party is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.

For more information 👉 https://www.theedgewater.com/events/2026-madison-derby-party-at-the-edgewater/