Gavers Community Cancer Foundation

Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Thank you for joining us in the fight against cancer! For more information visit www.gavers.org. GCCF has no paid directors, officers or employees.

In its 21-year history, the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation has raised over $8.3 million in gross receipts. "People believe in us; they trust us," Steve Gavers, foundation president, said. "They know 100 percent of the proceeds go to cancer programs."

What an unbelievable day on the water!This year’s Gavers Fishing Derby brought together 11 boats, 62 people and an incre...
06/02/2026

What an unbelievable day on the water!

This year’s Gavers Fishing Derby brought together 11 boats, 62 people and an incredible 220 fish caught. More than the numbers, it was a day full of fun, friendship and community, the kind of outing that makes this event so special.

Congratulations to Beth & Rudnicki Insurance and the Mark Murray Group for winning the Captain’s Bet. They’ll receive a free trip next year.

Mark your calendar now for next year’s trip on June 7, 2027!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the event and helped make it such a memorable day.

Dan Wheeler’s name belongs among Gavers Community Cancer Foundation’s Never Be Defeated award recipients for a good reas...
06/01/2026

Dan Wheeler’s name belongs among Gavers Community Cancer Foundation’s Never Be Defeated award recipients for a good reason. He lives by a guiding principle to give people facing cancer hope—a mission he has committed to carry out for a lifetime.

But the heart of Dan’s story isn’t the Never Be Defeated award itself. It’s a phone call that came when he needed it most.

Read the whole story here: https://gavers.org/cancer-wrecked-his-life-brotherhood-helped-him-rebuild-it/

05/25/2026

We still have Volunteers needed , please go to the sign up sheet

05/24/2026

Happy Memorial Day weekend Everyone

Barndance Ticket Special! Grab 9 friends and purchase a 10-pack of Barndance tickets to save! Your ticket gets you:• Gen...
05/23/2026

Barndance Ticket Special!
Grab 9 friends and purchase a 10-pack of Barndance tickets to save!

Your ticket gets you:
• General Admission
• Famous Pork chop & Chicken BBQ
• Never Be Defeated Recipients Announced
• 3 Musical Acts:
-Tennessee Whiskey | Chris Stapleton Tribute Band
-Don Peters | Guitar Aficionado
-Disco Circus | 70s & 80s
• SO MUCH FUN! Head over to https://gavers.org/ to purchase tickets!

Only 2500 tickets sold.

We LOVE Barndance for many reasons, but we want to hear it from your perspective. Share your favorite parts of Barndance...
05/21/2026

We LOVE Barndance for many reasons, but we want to hear it from your perspective. Share your favorite parts of Barndance below. What makes it special for you?

May is National Cancer Research Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving work of researchers, physicians, patients, sur...
05/18/2026

May is National Cancer Research Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving work of researchers, physicians, patients, survivors and advocates.

Cancer affects all of us. That’s why this year’s theme, United by Cancer Research, matters so much. Together, we can support the research, education, treatment and awareness efforts that bring hope to families and communities everywhere.

New Blog Post! "Before the Barndance became a major community tradition, before hundreds of volunteers and supporters ra...
05/15/2026

New Blog Post!
"Before the Barndance became a major community tradition, before hundreds of volunteers and supporters rallied around the cause, before the tents, bands, auction items, and six-figure fundraising totals, there were people like Chuck and Helen Ruth who were all-in from the start.

Their commitment to the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation was never casual. It was personal."

Read more here: https://gavers.org/from-day-one-why-chuck-and-helen-ruth-have-always-been-all-in-for-gavers/

On the Square, the more the merrier
05/08/2026

On the Square, the more the merrier

Calling all Barndance volunteers!Join us for the Barndance Volunteer Kickoff on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at Stage Left...
05/06/2026

Calling all Barndance volunteers!

Join us for the Barndance Volunteer Kickoff on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at Stage Left on the Woodstock Square. Come learn how you can be part of making this year’s Barndance an unforgettable night of community, generosity and hope.

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or brand new to the Barndance family, we’d love to see you there!

Please RSVP now to [email protected] and let us know you’re coming!

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Woodstock, IL
60098

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