Upcoming Events
We look forward to getting together with everyone in fall, 2025!
OUR EVENTS HISTORY
October, 2024
Again, The Edge Volleyball Club's Dig Pink Day provides major support for young mothers with breast cancer!
Des Plaines girls from 5th grade through high school rallied to help young moms with breast cancer pay for their vital therapies and critically important needs! Our thanks to Lisa Froelich, Daniela Habel, Caitlin O'hara-Reader, Liz Froelich and everyone who pitched in to make this a huge sucess!
To learn about The Edge Volleyball Club CLICK HERE
October, 2023
This Butterfly Benefit was our first full post-pandemic event!
Big thanks to all who came out to support young mothers in need who are dealing with breast cancer!
With actress Cheryl Hamada as emcee and keynote remarks by Dr. Tricia Moo-Young, our guests enjoyed a live auction, raffle prizes, a special kids event, delicious catering by Froggy's of Highwood, and live music!
We are most grateful to these 2023 Benefit event sponsors!
Harrison's Poultry, Glenview
Illinois Bone & Joint & Dr. Eric Chehab
Metamorphosis Spa, Northfield
Northview Bank & Trust, Northfield
Karen Dove Cabral Foundation
Helping Breast Cancer Patients Since 2009
October, 2023
The Edge Volleyball Club in Des Planes holds a Dig Pink Day to support our mission!
In late October, the middle school program of the Edge Volleyball Club in Des Plaines rallied to help young moms with breast cancer pay for their vital therapies and critically important needs!
Learn about Edge Volleyball Club programs! CLICK HERE
May, 2023
ALL PROCEEDS TO OUR FOUNDATION
IN MEMORY OF
MICHELLE FREGOSO
Since our first year, Coach Andy Newcomb and the Lyons Township High School athletic program in LaGrange have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help young mothers dealing with breast cancer. With increasingly successful "Pink Out Event" campaigns, they are one of our TOP supporters! Our foundation and the many patients helped, are most grateful. Our profound thanks to the entire LTHS community!
October, 2022
The Edge Volleyball Club in Des Planes holds a Dig Pink Day to support our mission!
In late October, the middle school program of the Edge Volleyball Club in Des Plaines rallied to help young moms with breast cancer pay for their vital therapies and critically important needs!
Learn about Edge Volleyball Club programs! CLICK HERE
Edge Volleyball Club Director Lisa Froelich presents a check representing proceeds from "Dig Pink Day" to Foundation Executive Director, Kathleen Dove.
THANK YOU EDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM!
Aug. 7, 2022
We had our first event since 2019 at Pinstripes Northbrook
Supporters gathered to enjoy lunch together, bowl a few games, and renew bonds that have been so vital to the support of young mothers in need who are dealing with breast cancer.
We are grateful to our EVENT SPONSORS!
Illinois Bone & Joint & Dr. Eric Chehab
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Northview Bank & Trust, Northfield
May, 2022
Lyons Township H. S. Girls Soccer Scores Again!
Among our strongest supporters, Coach Andy Newcomb and the LTHS athletic program have raised and donated several thousand dollars in 2022 to help young mothers dealing with breast cancer with their very successful "Pink Out" campaigns at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange.
Our sincere gratitude goes out to to the entire LTHS community!
Fall, 2021
Unfortunately, the 2021 Butterfly Benefit had be CANCELLED
due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, through direct appeals and the generosity of loyal donors, we continued to provide support to young mothers in need, coping with breast cancer.
May, 2021
Lyons Township High School
Girls Soccer PINK OUT!
Since our first year, Coach Andy Newcomb and the LTHS athletic program have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help young mothers dealing with breast cancer with very successful "Pink Out" campaigns at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. 2021's contribution built on their ranking as one of our TOP supporters! We, and the many young mothers helped by their generosity, are most grateful. Our thanks to the entire LTHS community!
Fall, 2020
We had to cancel the 2020 Butterfly Benefit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, our generous and loyal supporters responded to a direct mail and email appeal, providing significant funding to continue our mission!
THANK YOU !
May, 2020
Lyons Twp. soccer season was cancelled. But they were there for us!
Since our first year, Coach Andy Newcomb and the LTHS athletic program have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help young mothers dealing with breast cancer. Although all athletic games were cancelled, the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation received all proceeds from a very successful "Virtual Pink Out" campaign at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. This year's contribution adds to their ranking as one of our TOP supporters! We, and the many young mothers helped by their generosity, are most grateful. Our thanks to the entire LTHS community!
October, 2019
The 11th annual Butterfly Benefit
was held at the
Winnetka Community House
WTTW Correspondent and Chicago Tonight Host Brandis Friedman was our Emcee. Attendees took home great prizes from the raffle tables as well as the exciting live auction led by Chicago-based actress, Cheryl Hamada. Guests enjoyed live jazz, wine, beer, and hearty farm-to-table food created by Five Star Chef, Steve Chiappetti. Kids enthusiastically participated in their own special cooking activity. Our sincere thanks to AT&T, Allstate Insurance, Byline Bank, CTS Financial Group, Central High School of Burlington IL, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC, Lyons Township H. S. of LaGrange IL, Trustmark Foundation, and Schaefer's Wine, Food, & Spirits for their generous support.
September, 2019
Central High School in Burlington, Illinois really stepped up in September. For a first effort, this was truly remarkable! In just 3 weeks the whole school community pulled together and raised $5000 for the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation! Coordinator Jane Schmidtt said, "Our CHS community was ready!" And she was really right! The community-wide effort involved students, teachers, parents, sports teams, the CHS Marching Band, even the kitchen staff, as well as many others. Our sincere thanks and profound gratitude to everyone who went the extra mile to raise money and build awareness for young mothers with breast cancer! Thank you!
May, 2019
Lyons Twp. Soccer "Pink Out" Event Scores! Again!
The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation received all proceeds from the remarkably successful 10th Annual "Pink Out" event at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. Since our first year, Coach Andy Newcomb and the LTHS athletic program have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help young mothers dealing with breast cancer. This year's contribution adds to their ranking as one of our TOP supporters! We, and the many young mothers helped by their generosity, are most grateful. Our thanks to the entire LTHS community!
October, 2018
The 10th Annual Butterfly Benefit
Was Held at The Kenilworth Assembly Hall in Kenilworth, IL
Attendees took home great prizes from the raffle and silent auction tables as well as the exciting live auction led by our emcee, Sylvia Ewing. Guests enjoyed live jazz, wine, beer, and hearty farm-to-table food created by Five Star Chef, Steve Chiappetti of Purely Simple Kitchen who also provided an entertaining and informative cooking demonstration. Kids enthusiastically participated in a Make Your Own Pizza activity. Our sincere thanks to Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC, First Bank and Trust, Evanston, CTS Financial Group, and Allstate Insurance for their generous event support.
May, 2018
Lyons Twp. "Pink Out" Blows Us Away! Again!
The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation received all proceeds from the remarkably successful 9th Annual "Pink Out" event at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. Since our first year, Coach Andy Newcomb and the LTHS athletic program have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help young mothers dealing with breast cancer. This year's contribution adds to their ranking as one of our TOP supporters! We, and the many young mothers helped by their generosity, are most grateful. Our thanks to the entire LTHS community!
April, 2018
Wisconsin Teen Steps Up!
While attending our 2017 Butterfly Benefit, a Bayside Middle School student decided to get involved. She rallied her friends in the school's service club, Helping Hands, and they raised $1385, mostly in small change!
This donation makes a genuine difference for young mothers who are dealing with breast cancer. We are most grateful for her help and impressed by her success! Thank you, Amalija and Helping Hands!
October, 2017
The 9th Annual Butterfly Benefit
Was Held at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest
Attendees took home great prizes from the raffle and silent auction tables as well as the exciting live auction led by our emcee, WTTW's Eddie Arruza. Guests enjoyed live jazz, wine, beer, and hearty farm-to-table food created by Five Star Chef, Steve Chiappetti of Purely Simple Kitchen who also provided an entertaining and informative cooking demonstration. Kids enthusiastically participated in a tour of the Elawa Farm Wildlife Center. Our sincere thanks to Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC, First Bank and Trust, Evanston, CTS Financial Group, and Allstate Insurance for their generous event support.
Again this year, we were most pleased and grateful that Make It Better was our 2017 media sponsor! They are indeed the ideal partner to tell our story. Thank you, Make it Better!
October, 2016
The 8th Annual Butterfly Benefit
...was held at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest. Guests enjoyed hearty farm-to-table food with wine, beer, and live jazz. Five Star Chef, Steve Chiappetti of Purely Simple Kitchen provided an entertaining and informative cooking demonstration and kids enthusiastically participated in a special kitchen event designed just for them. Attendees took home great prizes from the raffle and silent auction tables as well as an exciting live auction led by our emcee, NBC's Christian Farr. Our sincere thanks to Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC, First Bank and Trust, Evanston, CTS Financial Group, Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group, and Allstate Insurance for their generous event support.
We were thrilled that Make It Better was our 2016 media sponsor! They are an ideal partner to tell our story. Thank you, Make it Better!
May, 2016
Grant Received from The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem!
Karen Dove Cabral Foundation is very pleased by this recognition and support from NorthShore Univeraity Healthsystem building our collaboration with Kellogg Cancer Centers to provide vital assistance to young breast cancer mothers.
May, 2016
Following their 2016 Freshman Baseball Classic, "Playing with Purpose," teams from Highland Park, Mundelein, and Niles North donated all proceeds to benefit the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation. Thank You!
October 18, 2015
The 7th Annual Butterfly Reception and Benefit
Was Held at the Evanston Woman's Club
Guests enjoyed a light buffet with wine, beer, and live jazz as we honored David J. Winchester, MD. They took home great prizes from the raffle and silent auction tables as well as an exciting live auction led by Emcee, Gene Honda. Our thanks to Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, First Bank & Trust Evanston, CTS Financial Group, Genentech, A Member of the Roche Group, and Allstate Insurance for their generous support of this event.
May, 2015
Grant Received from The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem!
Karen Dove Cabral Foundation is very pleased by this recognition from NorthShore Univeraity Healthsystem for our collaboration with their Kellogg Cancer Centers to provide vital assistance to young breast cancer mothers struggling with financial limitations.
May, 2015
6th Annual "Pink Out" girls soccer day at Lyons Township H.S. in LaGrange, supporting The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation. Since our first year, Andy Newcomb and the LTHS athletic program have raised several thousands of dollars to help us.
October, 2014
Benefit Bowling Party! On Sunday October 12, 2014, at Strike Ten Lanes in Rozelle, a group of our friends enjoyed pizza, soda, munchies, and bowling, along with a raffle and silent auction to support our foundation. Thank you Strike Ten for your support!
May, 2014
Woman’s Club Awards $4.5K Grant!
Our foundation has received a $4,500 programmatic grant from the Woman’s Club of Evanston. Their goal to address the community’s most pressing needs aligns squarely with our mission. This grant will expand assistance to young breast cancer moms struggling with financial limitations, to build up and defend their health, their strength, and their spirit.
February, 2014
$100,000 Milestone!
On Valentine’s Day, at the Kellogg Cancer Center in Evanston, an event was held to mark the foundation’s 5 year history achieving 100 thousand dollars in donations to help breast cancer patients and their families facing the costs and challanges of a cancer diagnosis.
Kathleen Dove, Executive Director of the foundation, said, "Our generous donors and our collaboration with NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center are essential to improving quality of life for young mothers with breast cancer. This was Karen's vision, now a reality."
October, 2013
"Paying it Forward!"
Heart Opening Yoga and Reception Sara Fishman Lewis (a breast cancer survivor who was helped by our foundation a few years ago) rallied her friends to create and host a VERY successful event in Highland Park to support other young mothers with breast cancer through our foundation. Congratulations to Sara Lewis, Amy Levy, Beth Prager, their friends and family!
Photo Credit: Jon Randolph
September, 2013
Benefit Bowling Party! On Sunday September 8, 2013, at Brunswick Zone, in Niles a group of our friends enjoyed pizza, soda, munchies, and bowling, along with a raffle and silent auction to support our foundation. Thank you Brunswick Zone for your support!
July, 2013
Precious Stone Safari! On July 25th at 5 PM, renowned jewelry artist Eve J. Alfille opened her Gallery and Studio in Evanston to support our foundation. Thank you Eve!
May, 2013
Lyons Township High School once again donated all proceeds raised during Soccer and Lacrosse pink out games to the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation. This has become a significant source of funding for our work! We thank LTHS for their strong support!
December, 2012
Today's Chicago Woman Foundation selected the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation as a recipient of a grant as part of their 30FOR30 campaign. The foundation is featured in the December 2012 issue of TCW magazine and on their website (#23, page5). Our thanks to Today's Chicago Woman for their generous grant and recognition!
MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists, chose the Karen Dove Cabral Foundation to receive a year-end gift as part of their year-end philanthropy campaign. We thank you, MathWorks!
September 22, 2012
The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation held the 4th Annual Butterfly Ball at the Evanston Golf Club, honoring Leslie Mendoza Temple, M.D.
Left to Right: Cory Tabachow, Kathleen Dove, Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple, Edward Cabral
Photo Credit: Jon Randolph
Thank you everyone for another successful event!
We truly depend on you.
The pioneering biotech firm, Genentech USA, Inc generously provided major funding support for the Butterfly Ball, with additional support coming from the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, First Bank & Trust, and CTS Financial Group. We are most grateful for their vital assistance.
May, 2012
"Pink Out" Support Spreading in LaGrange, Illinois!
For two years, Lyons Township High School Girls Soccer has hosted "Pink Out" fund raising games to support our mission. This year, more sports teams are participating, boosting the benefits to The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation. Thank you, Lyons Township!
May, 2012
Allstate Insurance Lends a "Good Hand" to Us!
Again this year, Allstate Insurance employees held a successful fund raising event to benefit The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation. Thank you Allstate!
September 24, 2011
The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation holds 3rd Annual Butterfly Ball honoring Douglas Merkel, M. D.
Left to Right: Bob and Kathleen Dove, Dr. Douglas Merkel, Laura Dove, Edward Cabral
Front: Teagan and Nathaniel Cabral
Photo Credit: Jon Randolph
Thank you everyone for another successful event.
We appreciate your continued support.
May, 2011
Lyons Township High School Girls Soccer hosted a "Pink Out" fund raising game. They played Glenbard East High School and it was well attended. All proceeds raised were donated to The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation.
May, 2011
Allstate Insurance fund raising event held by Allstate employees to benefit The Karen Dove Cabral Foundation.
