Foundation Events

Join us in making a difference through community gatherings, fundraisers, and awareness programs. Explore opportunities to get involved, support our mission, and connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to creating positive change.
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A Toast to 40 Years:

Celebrating our legacy with fine wines & culinary delights

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Experience rare wine vintages, amazing food, and an unforgettable evening at this exclusive event featuring 7 exceptional wines, including a 1988 Brunello, a 1992 Groth Cabernet, a 2016 Dana Estates 'Onda' Cabernet with a 5-course seated dinner. Enjoy expert storytelling from wine expert, Michael Green, and insights on cancer research from Dr. Kris Wood of Duke University.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating wine, history, and progress in the fight against cancer at the iconic Celebration on Wells in Lake Geneva, WI, a mid-century modern art gallery. All proceeds benefit the William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation.

Click here for the full menu and wine selections for this spectacular night to remember.

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Taste of Lake Geneva

Friday, May 2, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Taste of Lake Geneva, WI, supporting cancer research with the Forbeck Foundation. Enjoy tastings and unique experiences at 4 incredible venues: make your own guac at Guac Star, sample beers at Topsy Turvy, savor wine, cheese and meats at The Bottle Shop, and indulge in drinks, delish apps, make your own smores, raffles and games at Magpie's. Meet leading cancer research doctors and the Spring 2025 Forbeck Scholars and help raise funds to fight cancer. Taste, explore, and contribute to an amazing cause!  

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Half Marathon & 5K

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Thank you for your interest in the Forbeck Foundation's Lake Geneva Half Marathon/5K. We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm for this important cause. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to defer the event, originally scheduled for Sunday, June 8. We are in the process of rescheduling the half marathon for a future date, potentially in 2026, and will share the new date and location as soon as they are confirmed.

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Annual Golf Outing

Monday, June 2, 2025

Join us for our annual Summer Golf Outing! Swing into a day of fun, friendly competition, and giving back! Enjoy 18 holes, great company, and beautiful views, all in support of the Forbeck Foundation. Gather your friends, bring your A-game, and help us make a difference!

More information about this event will be available soon.

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Walk the Lake for Kira Faith

Saturday, September 27, 2025

The Spedale family, in collaboration with the Forbeck Foundation, will be hosting the annual Walk the Lake for Kira Faith on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Reid Park Pavilion in Fontana, Wisconsin.

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Celebrating 40 years

at this years' blue jean ball

Saturday, October 4, 2025

In 2025, the Forbeck Foundation proudly celebrates 40 years of groundbreaking cancer research. Join us at the Blue Jean Ball as we look back on four decades of innovation, collaboration and progress. We’ll reflect on the lives we've touched and look ahead to a future filled with promise.

The vision of the William Guy Forbeck Research Foundation is to see cures for all cancers, especially neuroblastoma and other childhood malignancies.

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