18TH BLUE JEAN BALL

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
PIER 290 IN WILLIAMS BAY, WISCONSIN

call for meetings

Since its founding in 1985, the Forbeck Foundation has hosted over 80 meetings covering diverse topics in cancer research.  While the meeting schedule is set for 2023 and 2024, we are now looking for meeting topics to host in 2025 and beyond. Meeting requests are open to all past participants of Forbeck meetings. Before submitting, please briefly search through our current and past meetings to ensure your topic has not recently been discussed.

Act fast, topics need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Submit meeting request

Raffles & auction

This year, all auction bidding will be done online. The auction and raffles close on October 14 at 9:00 pm CDT. Explore our remarkable selection of items up for grabs and place your bids by visiting our online auction site. Don’t miss out on the chance to support cancer research and grab some fantastic deals such as gift baskets, trips, food, fashion, and many more.

Please check back after 9:00 PM CDT for winning raffle numbers. If it's a match, please head up to the front of the room by the merchandise area.

WINNING NUMBER & DESCRIPTION
853589 - Margarita's & Lucke's
853262 - Decorative Pumpkin Face
853277 - Anklet and Sterling Works Gift Card
853440 - WGFRF Wine Tumblers
853282 - Ride/Walk Along with the City of LG
4629952 - Private Plant Party
853563 - Haverly Gift Basket
4629668 - Massage by Traci
4629706 - Rose Gold LG Bracelet
8533443- Hot Fudge Sauces
853279- At-Home or Virtual Wine Party
853588- Topsy Turvy GC and Basket
853570- Multi-Stone Necklace & Earrings
853286- Retro Breeze Fan
853591 - The Candle Mercantile
853600 - LGTC Pickleball & Next Door Pub
4629960- Decorative Metallic Pumpkin
853372- Gold LG Bracelet
853587- Basket of Booze
4629926- WGFRF Water Bottle & Winter Hat
4629931- Can Watch
853564- Pesche's Basket
853456- Lanson Magnum
4629905 - Custom Mango Wood Frames
4629874- Tito's Beach Chair
4629854 - Tito's Tailgate Loveseat
- Lake Geneva American Flag

call for meetings

Since its founding in 1985, the Forbeck Foundation has hosted over 80 meetings covering diverse topics in cancer research.  While the meeting schedule is set for 2023 and 2024, we are now looking for meeting topics to host in 2025 and beyond. Meeting requests are open to all past participants of Forbeck meetings. Before submitting, please briefly search through our current and past meetings to ensure your topic has not recently been discussed.

Act fast, topics need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Submit meeting request

Thank you Volunteers

Thank you to our volunteers for generously giving your time, energy, and talents to make a positive difference for the Blue Jean Ball this year. Your commitment to the Foundation has not gone unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive change you bring.

Lesley Backofen
Steve Benker
Annie Calteaux
Addison Collins
Jamie Collins
Betty and Frank Dime
Alexandra Gavin
Melissa Hahn
Aaron & Darcy Jesser
Carol Kinzer
Suzy Lindblom
Tony Martorano
Wendy Martorano
Vicky McHugh
Cordell Miles

Rob and Christy Moore
Megan Phillips
Dan Pitt
Andrea Roebeker
Joni and Frank Roman
Tom Rumberg
Marla Schrager
Nicole Seney
Jessica Stearns
Ellie & John Tucker
Lisa and Mike Weiler
Pam Wenc

call for meetings

Since its founding in 1985, the Forbeck Foundation has hosted over 80 meetings covering diverse topics in cancer research.  While the meeting schedule is set for 2023 and 2024, we are now looking for meeting topics to host in 2025 and beyond. Meeting requests are open to all past participants of Forbeck meetings. Before submitting, please briefly search through our current and past meetings to ensure your topic has not recently been discussed.

Act fast, topics need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Submit meeting request

SCHOLARS & the FOUNDATION

The Foundation annually selects junior clinical or post-doctoral fellows to be Forbeck Scholars. Scholars apply to a specific Forbeck Forum. They need to have a very high level of scientific achievement as well as relevance to the topic. Awardees attend the Forum they applied to and then the Scholar Retreat for the following three years. During the Forum, recipients of the award have an unrivaled opportunity to interact with international experts in a particular field of cancer research. The Scholar Retreat, which they attend for the subsequent three years, gives them further opportunities to interact with their peers from different fields of cancer research and meet with international experts to discuss their work. Existing awardees have found these interactions invaluable in developing collaborations as well as opening up a variety of career opportunities.

photo gallery

Thank you to our friend Adam Smith for his amazing photos. Please click on the image below to view our photo gallery!

Blue Jean Ball attendees

Event Sponsors

Terlato Logo
Interstate Insurance
Pier 290 Logo
CIBC Logo
CORT Logo
Stonecrafters Logo
Dip in the Bay Logo
William Blair Logo

Boozy Ring Toss Sponsors

Bruno's
Chuck's Lake Shore Inn
Colleen and Jay Goethel
Janet Janisse
Kimkasi Pub
Lake Geneva Country Meats
Ol' Wisco Bar & Grill

Papa's Blue Spruce Resort
Pure Wine and Spirits
Susan Gervasil
The Bottle Shop
Tony Martorano
Wendy and Rob Johnson

call for meetings

Since its founding in 1985, the Forbeck Foundation has hosted over 80 meetings covering diverse topics in cancer research.  While the meeting schedule is set for 2023 and 2024, we are now looking for meeting topics to host in 2025 and beyond. Meeting requests are open to all past participants of Forbeck meetings. Before submitting, please briefly search through our current and past meetings to ensure your topic has not recently been discussed.

Act fast, topics need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Submit meeting request

online wine orders

Thank you Terlato for this amazing selection of wines and spirits. If you would like to order the wines from the event, enter the discount code FORBECK15 at check out to receive 15% off of select event wine purchases and 50% off shipping for all shipping methods. This discount code is valid from October 14, 2023 - October 13, 2024.

Spirits tasted at the event can be purchased at Bruno's Liquors located at 524 Broad St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

For more information about the wines at the tasting, please see this PDF file. To view pricing and more, please download the tasting sheet.