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Chris Szmajlo, a 29 year old loving and talented man lost his life to a tragic accident on Lake Michigan on July 4th, 2011.

This 501(c)(3) Scholarship will be given out annually to qualified recipients so that they can further their education and passion of music and art as Chris had. Because of Chris and his love of music and art, this 501 (c)(3) non-profit scholarship has been set up in his memory and honor. This award will be given out to qualified recipients so that they can further their education and passion of music and art as Chris had.

10/20/2026

UPDATED RAFFLE PRIZE LIST!!!

Get your raffle tickets for the "2026" Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship Fundraiser. Tickets are $1.00 each and winners will be pulled on Saturday, November 14th. Prizes are coming in every day.

1. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
2. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
3. Hollywood Palms Cinema, Bar & Eatery Red Carpet VIP Screening
for a Current Movie for up to 20 Guests ($120.00 Value)
4. Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva One Night Stay in a Parkview
Room With 2 Queen Beds
5. Lou Malnati's $25.00 Gift Certificate
6. Chick-Fil-A 10 Entree Cards
7. Zanies Chicago 6 Tickets to any Comedy Shows in Chicago or
Rosemont
8. Nicks Barbecue $20.00 Gift Certificate
9. Country House $25.00 Gift Certificate
10. Country House $25.00 Gift Certificate
11. 19th Hole Gift Basket
12. Nothing Bundt Cakes Orland Park Three Bundtlet Tower With A
Free Bundtlet for a Year Card
13. Andy's Frozen Custard 10 Treat Cards
14. The Patio Restaurant $25.00 Gift Card
15. The Patio Restaurant $25.00 Gift Card
16. The Field Museum 4 Admission Passes ($120.00 Value)
17. Tinley Bowl & The Backyard Gift Certificate for a Free Bowling
Party including 2 Hours of Bowling w/Shoe Rental for up to 5
People, 1 Extra Large Pizza & 1 Pitcher of Pop
18. Famous Daves Bar-B-Que $20.00 Gift Certificate
19. Benihana $20.00 Gift Certificate
20. Holiday World & Splashin Safari 2 One-Day Tickets
21. The Cheesecake Factory $25.00 Gift Card
22. Trugurt Yogurt Gift Basket
23. Buffalo Wild Wings $25.00 Gift Certificate
24. Oriental Trading Company $25.00 Gift Certificate
25. Gourmet Gift Baskets $25.00 Gift Certificate
26. Santa's Village 4 Admission Tickets
27. North and Maple $50.00 Gift Card
28. North and Maple $50.00 Gift Card
29. Ulta $25.00 Gift Card
30. Whole Foods $50.00 Gift Card
31. Starbucks Chicago Mug & $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
32. Starbucks Logo Mug & $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
33. Crumbl $25.00 Gift Card
34. Mitchell & Ness Chicago Bears Walter Payton #34 1985
Throwback Jersey
35. Tasting deVine W**e Tasting Certificate for up to 4 Adults
37. Victoria's Secret Gift Bag
38. Von Maur $25.00 Gift Card
39. Von Maur $25.00 Gift Card
40. White Sheep $25.00 Gift Card
41. White Sheep $25.00 Gift Card
42. Trader Joe's $25.00 Gift Card
43. Trader Joe's $25.00 Gift Card
44. Trader Joe's $25.00 Gift Card
45. The Cheesecake Factory $50.00 Gift Card
46. Texas Roadhouse $25.00 Gift Card
47. Texas Roadhouse $25.00 Gift Card
48. Dick's Sporting Goods $50.00 Gift Card
49. Bass Pro Shops $25.00 Gift Card
50. Bass Pro Shops $25.00 Gift Card
51. Chicago White Sox 4 Outfield Reserve Tickets
52. Starbucks $25.00 Gift Card

We accept:
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]

or mail in to:
Renee A. Szmajlo TTEE
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

If anyone would be interested in making a basket donation, please message me.

Thank you so much for your generosity and love in helping to support this wonderful cause.

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

10/12/2026

Updated Raffle Prize List!!!

Get your raffle tickets for the "2026" Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship Fundraiser. Tickets are $1.00 each and winners will be pulled on Saturday, November 14th. Prizes are coming in every day.

1. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
2. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
3. Hollywood Palms Cinema, Bar & Eatery Red Carpet VIP Screening
for a Current Movie for up to 20 Guests ($120.00 Value)
4. Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva One Night Stay in a Parkview
Room With 2 Queen Beds
5. Lou Malnati's $25.00 Gift Certificate
6. Chick-Fil-A 10 Entree Cards
7. Zanies Chicago 6 Tickets to any Comedy Shows in Chicago or
Rosemont
8. Nicks Barbecue $20.00 Gift Certificate
9. Country House $25.00 Gift Certificate
10. Country House $25.00 Gift Certificate
11. 19th Hole Gift Basket
12. Nothing Bundt Cakes Orland Park Three Bundtlet Tower With A
Free Bundtlet for a Year Card
13. Andy's Frozen Custard 10 Treat Cards
14. The Patio Restaurant $25.00 Gift Card
15. The Patio Restaurant $25.00 Gift Card
16. The Field Museum 4 Admission Passes ($120.00 Value)
17. Tinley Bowl & The Backyard Gift Certificate for a Free Bowling
Party including 2 Hours of Bowling w/Shoe Rental for up to 5
People, 1 Extra Large Pizza & 1 Pitcher of Pop
18. Famous Daves Bar-B-Que $20.00 Gift Certificate
19. Benihana $20.00 Gift Certificate
20. Holiday World & Splashin Safari 2 One-Day Tickets
21. The Cheesecake Factory $25.00 Gift Card
22. Trugurt Yogurt Gift Basket
23. Buffalo Wild Wings $25.00 Gift Certificate
24. Oriental Trading Company $25.00 Gift Certificate
25. Gourmet Gift Baskets $25.00 Gift Certificate
26. Santa's Village 4 Admission Tickets
27. North and Maple $50.00 Gift Card
28. North and Maple $50.00 Gift Card
29. Ulta $25.00 Gift Card
30. Whole Foods $50.00 Gift Card
31. Starbucks Chicago Mug & $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
32. Starbucks Logo Mug & $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
33. Crumbl $25.00 Gift Card
34. Mitchell & Ness Chicago Bears Walter Payton #34 1985
Throwback Jersey
35. Tasting deVine W**e Tasting Certificate for up to 4 Adults
37. Victoria's Secret Gift Bag

We accept:
PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]

or mail in to:
Renee A. Szmajlo TTEE
8062 Pickens Drive

If anyone would be interested in making a basket donation, please message me.

Thank you so much for your generosity and love in helping to support this wonderful cause.

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

10/05/2026

Get your raffle tickets for the "2026" Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship Fundraiser. Tickets are $1.00 each and winners will be pulled on Saturday, November 14th. Prizes are coming in every day. Here's the list so far:

1. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
2. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
3. Hollywood Palms Cinema, Bar & Eatery Red Carpet VIP Screening
for a Current Movie for up to 20 Guests ($120.00 Value)
4. Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva One Night Stay in a Parkview
Room With 2 Queen Beds
5. Lou Malnati's $25.00 Gift Certificate
6. Chick-Fil-A 10 Entree Cards
7. Zanies Chicago 6 Tickets to any Comedy Shows in Chicago or
Rosemont
8. Nicks Barbecue $20.00 Gift Certificate
9. Country House $25.00 Gift Certificate
10. Country House $25.00 Gift Certificate
11. 19th Hole Gift Basket
12. Nothing Bundt Cakes Orland Park Three Bundtlet Tower With A
Free Bundtlet for a Year Card
13. Andy's Frozen Custard 10 Treat Cards
14. The Patio Restaurant $25.00 Gift Card
15. The Patio Restaurant $25.00 Gift Card
16. The Field Museum 4 Admission Passes ($120.00 Value)
17. Tinley Bowl & The Backyard Gift Certificate for a Free Bowling
Party including 2 Hours of Bowling w/Shoe Rental for up to 5
People, 1 Extra Large Pizza & 1 Pitcher of Pop
18. Famous Daves Bar-B-Que $20.00 Gift Certificate
19. Benihana $20.00 Gift Certificate
20. Holiday World & Splashin Safari 2 One-Day Tickets
21. The Cheesecake Factory $25.00 Gift Card
22. Trugurt Yogurt Gift Basket
23. Buffalo Wild Wings $25.00 Gift Certificate
24. Oriental Trading Company $25.00 Gift Certificate
25. Gourmet Gift Baskets $25.00 Gift Certificate
26. Santa's Village 4 Admission Tickets

We accept:

PayPal: [email protected]
Venmo: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]

or mail in to:
Renee A. Szmajlo TTEE
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

If anyone would be interested in making a basket donation, please message me.

Thank you so much for your generosity and love in helping to support this wonderful cause.

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

09/22/2026

The 15th Annual Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship this year will be hosting a Raffle Drawing Fundraiser. We are expecting over 100 prizes this year. Raffle Winners will be pulled on Saturday, November 14th.

We truly appreciate all our supporters and donators for all these years. Because of your generosity, we have donated over $35,000 to students and schools helping their passion and dreams in music and art. Thank you for honoring Chris every year.

Raffle Tickets are $1.00 each and must be purchased by Monday, November 9th.

You can send payment:

PayPal: [email protected] (Please make sure you are sending to family & friends)

Zelle & Venmo: [email protected]

or Send check to:
Chris Szmajlo Music Scholarship
Renee A Szmajlo T.T.E.E
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

If you would like to make a basket donation to our raffle, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you so much for your support, kindness & love!

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

02/20/2026

UPDATED RAFFLE PRIZE LIST!

The Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship Raffle Drawing will be held tomorrow. We are offering a final call today if anyone is interested in purchasing any raffle tickets for $1.00 each.

Thank you to all who have supported the Scholarship so far! We appreciate you all!!

Raffle Prizes:

1. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
2. $50.00 Amazon Gift Card
3. $25.00 Amazon Gift Card
4. $25.00 Amazon Gift Card
5. $25.00 Crumbl Gift Card
6. $25.00 Crumbl Gift Card
7. $25.00 Crumbl Gift Card
8. $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
9. $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
10. $25.00 Nothing Bundt Cakes Gift Card
11. $25.00 Nothing Bundt Cakes Gift Card
12. $25.00 Trader Joe's Gift Card
13. $25.00 Trader Joe's Gift Card
14. $25.00 Golf Now Gift Card
15. $25.00 Golf Now Gift Card
16. $25.00 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
17. $25.00 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
18. $25.00 Ulta Gift Card
19. $25.00 Ulta Gift Card
20. $25.00 DIck's Sporting Goods Gift Card
21. $25.00 Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card
22. $25.00 The Cheesecake Factory Gift Card
23. $25.00 The Cheesecake Factory Gift Card
24. $25.00 Andy's Frozen Custard Gift Card
25. $25.00 Andy's Frozen Custard Gift Card
26. $25.00 McAlister's Deli Gift Card
27. $25.00 McAlister's Deli Gift Card
28. $50.00 NFL Shop Gift Card
29. $50.00 NFL Shop Gift Card
30. $50.00 Top Golf Gift Card
31. $50.00 Top Golf Gift Card
32. $25.00 BJ's Brewhouse Gift Card
33. $25.00 BJ's Brewhouse Gift Card
34. $50.00 Ho***rs Gift Card
35. $50.00 Whole Foods Gift Card
36. $25.00 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card
37. $25.00 Buffalo Wild Wings Gift Card
38. $25.00 Giordano's Gift Card
39. $25.00 Giordano's Gift Card
40. $25.00 White Sheep Gift Card
41. $25.00 White Sheep Gift Card
42. $25.00 Olive Garden GIft Card
43. $25.00 Olive Garden Gift Card
44. $25.00 Dunkin Gift Card
45. $25.00 Dunkin Gift Card
46. $50.00 Von Maur Gift Card
47. $25.00 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
48. $25.00 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
49. $25.00 Lego Store Gift Card
50. $25.00 Lego Store Gift Card
51. $50.00 Macy's Gift Card
52. $50.00 Macy's Gift Card

You can send payment:

PayPal: [email protected] (Please make sure you are sending to family & friends)

Zelle & Venmo: [email protected]

Thank you so much for your support, kindness & love!

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

01/31/2026

UPDATE: Only 7 SuperBowl Squares Left!!! Raffle Tickets only available to purchase unitl Monday, February 2nd.

Thank you to all who have supported the Scholarship so far! We appreciate you all!!

Raffle Prizes:
(With more coming in)

1. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card
2. $50.00 Amazon Gift Card
3. $25.00 Amazon Gift Card
4. $25.00 Amazon Gift Card
5. $25.00 Crumbl Gift Card
6. $25.00 Crumbl Gift Card
7. $25.00 Crumbl Gift Card
8. $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
9. $25.00 Starbucks Gift Card
10. $25.00 Nothing Bundt Cakes Gift Card
11. $25.00 Nothing Bundt Cakes Gift Card
12. $25.00 Trader Joe's Gift Card
13. $25.00 Trader Joe's Gift Card
14. $25.00 Golf Now Gift Card
15. $25.00 Golf Now Gift Card
16. $25.00 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
17. $25.00 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card
18. $25.00 Ulta Gift Card
19. $25.00 Ulta Gift Card
20. $25.00 DIck's Sporting Goods Gift Card
21. $25.00 Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card
22. $25.00 The Cheesecake Factory Gift Card
23. $25.00 The Cheesecake Factory Gift Card
24. $25.00 Andy's Frozen Custard Gift Card
25. $25.00 Andy's Frozen Custard Gift Card
26. $25.00 McAlister's Deli Gift Card
27. $25.00 McAlister's Deli Gift Card
28. $50.00 NFL Shop Gift Card
29. $50.00 NFL Shop Gift Card
30. $50.00 Top Golf Gift Card
31. $50.00 Top Golf Gift Card
32. $25.00 BJ's Brewhouse Gift Card
33. $25.00 BJ's Brewhouse Gift Card

SuperBowl Squares are $25.00 each and raffle tickets are $1.00
each.

Payouts:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarters:
Final: $125.00
Reverse: $25.00
+1: $25.00
+2: $25.00

4th Quarter(Incl. OT):
Final: $250.00
Reverse: $50.00
+1: $50.00
+2: $50.00

I will be on vacation so Payouts for winners of the SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Drawing will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026.

You can send payment:
PayPal: [email protected] (Please make sure you are sending to family & friends)

Zelle & Venmo: [email protected]

or Send check to:
Chris Szmajlo Music Scholarship
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

Thank you so much for your support, kindness & love!

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

01/28/2026

Only 30 Squares Left!!!

Final Week to get your SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Tickets for The Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship!

Thank you to all who have supported the Scholarship so far! We appreciate you all!!

SuperBowl Squares are $25.00 each and raffle tickets are $1.00
each.

Payouts:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarters:
Final: $125.00
Reverse: $25.00
+1: $25.00
+2: $25.00

4th Quarter(Incl. OT):
Final: $250.00
Reverse: $50.00
+1: $50.00
+2: $50.00

I will be on vacation so Payouts for winners of the SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Drawing will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026.

You can send payment:

PayPal: [email protected] (Please make sure you are sending to family & friends)

Zelle & Venmo: [email protected]

or Send check to:
Chris Szmajlo Music Scholarship
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

If you would like to make a basket donation to our raffle, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you so much for your support, kindness & love!

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

01/26/2026

Final Week to get your SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Tickets for The Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship!

We have 45 Squares left out of 200! Thank you to all who have supported the Scholarship so far! We appreciate you all!!

SuperBowl Squares are $25.00 each and raffle tickets are $1.00
each.

Payouts:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarters:
Final: $125.00
Reverse: $25.00
+1: $25.00
+2: $25.00

4th Quarter(Incl. OT):
Final: $250.00
Reverse: $50.00
+1: $50.00
+2: $50.00

I will be on vacation so Payouts for winners of the SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Drawing will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026.

You can send payment:

PayPal: [email protected] (Please make sure you are sending to family & friends)

Zelle & Venmo: [email protected]

or Send check to:
Chris Szmajlo Music Scholarship
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

If you would like to make a basket donation to our raffle, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you so much for your support, kindness & love!

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

01/14/2026

Get your SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Tickets for The Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship!

We have 65 Squares left out of 200! Thank you to all who have supported the Scholarship so far! We appreciate you all!!

SuperBowl Squares are $25.00 each and raffle tickets are $1.00
each.

Payouts:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarters:
Final: $125.00
Reverse: $25.00
+1: $25.00
+2: $25.00

4th Quarter(Incl. OT):
Final: $250.00
Reverse: $50.00
+1: $50.00
+2: $50.00

I will be on vacation so Payouts for winners of the SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Drawing will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026.

You can send payment:

PayPal: [email protected] (Please make sure you are sending to family & friends)

Zelle & Venmo: [email protected]

or Send check to:
Chris Szmajlo Music Scholarship
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

If you would like to make a basket donation to our raffle, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you so much for your support, kindness & love!

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

01/10/2026

The Chris Szmajlo Music/Arts Scholarship this year will be hosting a SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Prize Fundraiser.

We have 2 sheets right now & the 1st one is almost filled.

SuperBowl Squares are $25.00 each and raffle tickets are $1.00 each.

Payouts:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarters:
Final: $125.00
Reverse: $25.00
+1: $25.00
+2: $25.00

4th Quarter(Incl. OT):
Final: $250.00
Reverse: $50.00
+1: $50.00
+2: $50.00

Payouts for winners of the SuperBowl Squares & Raffle Drawing will be held on Saturday, February 21st, 2026.

You can send payment:
PayPal: [email protected] (Please make sure you are sending to family & friends)

Zelle & Venmo: [email protected]

or Send check to:
Chris Szmajlo Music Scholarship
8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL 60462

If you would like to make a basket donation to our raffle, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you so much for your support, kindness & love!

Love,
The Szmajlo Family

Address

8062 Pickens Drive
Orland Park, IL
60462

Telephone

(708) 307-8666

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