Illinois

Run 26.2 with Team Playworks!
2014-10-12 14:30 (America/Chicago)
We are proud to announce that Playworks Illinois will be representing Playworks as an affiliate charity partner in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 12, 2014. This marks the third year that Playworks will participate in this worldwide event. Registration is a lottery this year for the first time ever, but you can secure your spot by becoming a charity runner.
We currently have four out of our original twelve bibs for Team Playworks. Each runner has a minimum fundraising goal of $1,000. If you would like to run for Team Playworks, complete this application and we will get back to you!
For more information about running the Chicago Marathon for Team Playworks, please email Kim Lombardi, Development Associate, at klombardi@playworks.org or call (312) 324-0280.
If you are unable to run, you can still support the team and our work in low-income Chicago schools. Please visit our fundraising page to donate.

2014 Playworks Illinois Corporate Kickball Tournament
2014-06-06 15:30 - 19:00
Friday, June 6, 2014 | 3:30 – 7:00pm | Lincoln Park's Waveland Fields, along the lakefront
Lace up your sneakers and come indulge with us in an afternoon of nostalgia over green grass, a wide open field, and a big, blue, bouncy ball. Our 3rd Annual Playworks Illinois Corporate Kickball Tournament offers local businesses the chance to give back to their community while enjoying a few hours of play and bonding with co-workers. (12-15 employees per team).
Our hope is that each participant walks off the field feeling like a rock star, having played a fun game of kickball while making a valuable contribution to an organization that is working to improve the health and well-being of children in Chicago’s low-income neighborhoods every day. The winning team will receive the coveted Golden Kickball trophy to display in your office, bragging rights, and plenty of high fives.
Playworks has a proven and scalable model aimed at increasing physical activity in low-income schools. All event proceeds support Playworks Illinois, which provides increased opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play to over 11,000 students at 18 under-resourced schools.
Past team participants include: Schiff Hardin, LLP, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP, Salesforce.com (winners of the 2013 Golden Kickball!), Loyola University, Konica Minolta, IMC Financial
For more information, contact Kim Lombardi, Development Associate, at: klombardi@playworks.org

Kickball King: $15,000 (Only 1 Available)

Exclusive logo on Playworks website and all kickball materials, including tournament T-shirts
Two teams of 10-15 players. Each team receives a catered lunch, drinks, a team T-shirt
Receive a free “Corporate Engagement” for your employees
Presenting sponsor recognition on the Playworks website, newsletters, and additional promotional materials
Your company’s logo on the top of the sponsor banner

Grand Slam Guru: $10,000

Company logo on kickball promotional and marketing materials, including team T-shirts
Two teams of 10-15 players. Each team receives a catered lunch, drinks, a team T-shirt
Sponsor recognition on the Playworks website, newsletters, and additional promotional materials
Your company’s logo on the sponsor banner

Home Run Hero: $5,000

Team of 10-15 players. Each team receives a catered lunch, drinks, and a team T-shirt
Sponsor recognition on the Playworks website, newsletters, and additional promotional materials
Your company’s logo on the sponsor banner

Red Rubber Baller: $2,500

Team of 10-15 players. Each team receives a catered lunch, drinks, and a team T-shirt
Your company’s logo displayed on the sponsor banner

Kickball Captain: $2,000 (Non-participatory sponsorship)

Sponsor a Community Team of teachers, school staff and non-profit employees!
