Dinner Gala
2026 Dinner Gala
We hope you’ll join us for another fun evening of celebration and fundraising!
As we prepare for another incredible evening at the Lincoln-Way Foundation Dinner Gala, we want to take a moment to thank those who joined us in the past for your generosity and support.
Your contributions have helped make this event one of our most successful fundraisers—supporting countless grants and scholarships that directly impact Lincoln-Way High School District 210 students.
Because of our donors, we’ve been able to fund innovative classroom projects, provide new learning technology, and recognize outstanding student achievement. These contributions truly make a difference in the lives of our students and teachers.
This year’s Gala promises to be another memorable night of dining, entertainment, and community spirit—all in celebration of education. We hope you’ll consider joining us as an attendee, donor or sponsor to help continue this legacy of excellence.
2025 Dinner Gala
Saturday, March 8, 2025
The Dinner Gala & Auctions provides an evening of fun, friendship and fundraising. Thanks to everyone who joined us on March 8, 2025, at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park.
We’d like to thank the following sponsors in helping make this a magical night: Clavio, Van Ordstrand & Associates, LLP, Kim Van Ordstrand with Cris Realty, 3 Corners Grill & Tap, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Crumbl Cookies, CoVantage Credit Union, Aesthetica Skin Care, Always Home Real Estate, LincolnWay City Lifestyle, Serenity & Wellness Spa, Rohde Piano Tuning and Repair, NuMark Credit Union, Old Plank Trail Community Bank, The Village of New Lenox, Frankfort Lions club, Adduci Blackwood Group Baird & Warner, Ivy League Kids, Old Second Bank, Jeffrey Lamorte Salon and Day Spa, The Dignan Family and the Filosa Family.
The 2024 Dinner Gala
2024 Lincoln-Way Foundation Gala & Auctions!
Thank you to all who attended our event and supported our mission. Over 100 businesses donated items for our silent and live auctions. The Lincoln-Way Orchestral Strings shared their talents, Ed Kerfin from WJOL Radio emceed the event, Tim Baldermann riled up the crowd during the live auction and attendees dance the night away to the music of DJ, Men in Black.
The 2023 Dinner Gala was both fun & amazing!
2023 Lincoln-Way Foundation Gala & Auctions!
The Lincoln-Way Foundation appreciates the community support for celebrating the “Love of Lincoln-Way” Dinner & Auctions on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Over 250 enjoyed the Lincoln-Way Orchestral Strings at the Odyssey Venue in Tinley Park. We had appearances by the three school mascots, quality raffles and a Live Auction containing amazing experiences. Winning bidders picked up their items at the LW Central Auditorium the following day. Overall, the event was a huge success!
Thanks so much to all our sponsors ,donors & bidders as we generated over $77,000 in gross proceeds.
The 2022 Dinner Gala Was a Success!
2022 Lincoln-Way Foundation Virtual Gala & Auctions!
The Lincoln-Way Foundation appreciates the community for celebrating the Virtual “Love of Lincoln-Way” Auctions & Raffles on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Items were available for review/bid before the event. Winners picked up their items at the L-W Central Auditorium and any items needing to be shipped were done at the winner’s expense. Auctions closed at 9pm CT.
Thanks so much to Stumm Insurance for being our first major 2022 donor as well as Burke Orthodontics, John White & Co., Old Plank Trail Bank, Belinda Basso & Herder Brothers Movers!
Thanks also to the Rachael Rae Group from the @Properties Orland Park Office, for their support & being our first event sponsor! We also thank Skye Bergeson, financial advisor from Edward Jones, for being a sponsor as well as The Feldman’s from Nothing Bundt Cakes! Lastly, thanks to Joe Kosteck, from the Law Offices of Joseph M. Kosteck, for being our first live auction donor of a penthouse suite for a Chicago Blackhawks home game!
The 2021 Dinner Gala, a Virtual Experience
In 2021, almost 500 registered & tuned in to view our Virtual event, with over $30,000 generated! We thank Plus One AV & the L-W Central staff for their broadcast support in making the event a success!
Hosted by Executive Director, Bob Kennedy & Foundation Board President Stacie McGlone, information on how the Foundation raises money & first-hand testimonials from students & Partners were provided. Amazing gift baskets were donated by individuals & businesses whose generosity makes a positive difference in the lives of many Lincoln-Way students & families. Our appeal this year will be for a CNC piece of equipment to be used in the “trades” programs at school.
In May of 2021, $31,500 in scholarships was provided to graduating seniors. We recently donated $61,500 to the District for classroom enhancements! Some items can be viewed at https://youtu.be/3ZRN21oGV2w.
The Foundation values your support & investment in all our campaigns, community & students! Please register to bid on items at the Virtual 2/12/2022 event!