ASSOCIATE BOARD OF AMBASSADORS
- CHICAGO MARKET -
The Associate Board of Ambassadors (ABOA) is the American Cancer Society’s premier young professionals organization. The Chicago ABOA is made up of over 190 rising leaders from 145+ companies throughout Chicagoland. Since their inception, the Chicago ABOA has raised over $3 million to support the American Cancer Society.
"I joined the ABOA over ten years ago to honor my relatives who had died from cancer. Being a member of the ABOA means that you are directly supporting life-saving and cutting-edge cancer research. Involvement in the ABOA allows our members to take back some power over cancer and know that they are making a difference for their families and communities now into the future."
Emily Fitzgerald
ABOA President
Partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell LLP
WHY JOIN THE ABOA?
SAVE LIVES
Your efforts will have a direct impact in saving the lives of cancer patients.
NETWORK
Meet fellow rising leaders who are committed to making a difference in their community.
GROW
Explore professional and personal development opportunities that will enhance your wellbeing.
FUN
Find fulfillment and joy while socializing with your peers
WAYS TO DONATE
PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGES
Every ABOA member has their own personal fundraising page. Every dollar donated to these pages is directly allocated to a Chicago-based American Cancer Society funded researcher.
SKYLINE SOIREE TICKETS
Join in the fun at the ABOA’s annual gala, Skyline Soiree. Tickets begin at $135 and include numerous benefits including an after party at Tao nightclub.
SKYLINE SOIREE AUCTION & TASTING STATIONS
You can either contribute an auction item or host a tasting station at Skyline Soiree. Your contributions will help raise funds to support the American Cancer Society.
DISCOVERY BALL AUCTION
The ABOA also supports Chicago’s #1 gala, Discovery Ball. You can contribute an auction item or sponsorship that will directly benefit the lifesaving mission of the American Cancer Society.
ABOUT THE ABOA
The Associate Board of Ambassadors (ABOA) is the American Cancer Society’s young professional organization who have raised over $3 million in the fight against cancer since their inception in 2007.
ABOA members have the opportunity to network with others who are interested in making a difference in their community and significantly impacting the Society’s lifesaving mission.
GET IN TOUCH
Please contact Chris Way with any questions about the ABOA.
Email - chris.way@cancer.org
Phone - 402-440-1199