Ping Pong Ball

Join Jackson Chance Foundation, in partnership with SPIN Chicago, at the 11th Annual Ping Pong Ball! Guests will have the opportunity to compete in a table tennis tournament, play games, and bid on unique auction packages, all while removing the financial burden of parking for NICU babies and their families!

Proceeds from the Ping Pong Ball benefit JCF’s NICU Transportation Program which partners with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital and Rush University Children’s Hospital to provide complimentary parking passes for NICU babies and their families.

Four women posing with photo booth props, including fake glasses, an owl cutout, and an orange feather boa, at a Jackson Chance Foundation event.

SPIN Chicago 🏓

Friday, November 7, 2025 😁

In 2024, we raised…

$453,000

Group of people playing table tennis in a lively venue with colorful graffiti art on the walls.

November 7, 2025

VIP Reception
VIP Program & Owl Give Award
Main Event
Tournament
Program & Live Auction

Click here to purchase your ticket. Check out our Auction Catalog! Can't join us in person? Be sure to register for our auction so you do not miss out on this year's fabulous packages!

Excited woman posing in front of table tennis table at a lively indoor party with people socializing in the background.
Two people posing in front of a Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop, holding ping pong paddles with event-related text.
Two people smiling at a Jackson Chance Foundation event, holding paddles, with logos in the background.
Two people posing in front of a Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop, one wearing a black top and jeans, the other a red hoodie and black cap.
Bearded man posing in front of Jackson Chance Foundation banner, wearing a plaid shirt and cap, holding a drink.
A smiling couple wearing orange feather boas poses at an event with a step-and-repeat background featuring the "Jackson Chance Foundation" and "Beacon" logos.
Two women smiling at a photo booth with orange feather boas and novelty signs, standing in front of a backdrop with "Jackson Chance Foundation" and "BEACON" logos.
Two people smiling, wearing orange feather boas, and holding props at a Jackson Chance Foundation event backdrop.
Two people posing in front of a Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop; the person on the left is wearing a green dress and the person on the right is wearing a blue plaid blazer and jeans.
Two people posing with a red ping pong paddle marked "SPIN" at a Jackson Chance Foundation event.
Two women wearing orange feather boas, holding decorative paddles, standing in front of Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop.
A man and woman posing at an event, holding paddle-shaped signs with a backdrop displaying "Jackson Chance Foundation." The man is wearing a patterned blazer and jeans, also featuring novelty glasses. The woman wears a striped jacket and jeans, both
A smiling couple poses in front of a backdrop featuring the Jackson Chance Foundation logo. The woman is wearing a blue and green plaid top and jeans, while the man is dressed in a black jacket and black pants.
Person wearing an orange feather boa, holding a "Jackson Chance Foundation" sign in front of a branded backdrop.
A smiling man and woman holding signs in front of a backdrop with the Jackson Chance Foundation logo. The man in a gray blazer holds an owl sign, while the woman in a black top holds a red sign featuring the foundation's name.
Two people posing in front of a step and repeat banner with logos for Jackson Chance Foundation and Beacon, one wearing a blue blazer and khaki pants, the other in a black leather jacket and dress.
A man and a woman posing in front of a backdrop with logos for the Jackson Chance Foundation and Beacon. The woman is wearing a black outfit, and the man is wearing a gray cardigan over a white shirt.
A smiling couple posing in front of a backdrop with logos, holding a red ping pong paddle with 'Jackson Chance' written on it. The woman is wearing a black outfit, and the man is in a blue shirt and jeans.
Two people smiling in front of a Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop, one wearing glasses and a gray sweater, the other in a plaid shirt and black jacket.
Two people posing in front of a backdrop with logos holding paddles.
Two people posing at an event with Jackson Chance Foundation paddles and an orange feather boa, standing in front of a branded backdrop.
Two individuals posing in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop featuring the Jackson Chance Foundation and Beacon logos.
A man in a blue checked blazer and a woman in a satin blouse and skirt stand together smiling, in front of a backdrop with the Jackson Chance Foundation logo.
Two men posing together at a Jackson Chance Foundation event. One man is showing a peace sign with his hand, and the other is holding a drink. The backdrop has the foundation's logo.

10th Annual Ping Pong Ball Highlights

Jackson Chance Foundation celebrated its 10th Annual Ping Pong Ball on Friday, November 8th, at SPIN Chicago, with over 350 guests raising an impressive $453,000! This year’s event featured a March Madness-style bracket challenge, captained by sports legends Jerry Azumah (Chicago Bears), Denis Savard (Hall of Fame Chicago Blackhawks), Will Perdue (Chicago Bulls), and Sarah Spain (espnW & iHeart Radio). Jerry Azumah’s team triumphed in the tournament, with Dwight Blackman defending his Ping Pong Ball Champion title.

The interactive fundraiser blended a table tennis tournament, culinary delights, cocktails, and a live auction, all supporting the foundation’s mission to ease the financial burden of parking for NICU families. Guests enjoyed various activities in the iconic 18,000-square-foot venue, with auction paddles soaring for exclusive packages like experiences in Marrakesh, Provence, Havana, and Napa Valley. Sports fans bid on a pitching lesson with Ryan Dempster and a Monday Night Football experience with Jerry Azumah. One of the most anticipated packages a private dinner for 10 guests by Chef Erick Williams with wine pairings by Master Sommelier Ken Fredrickson raised $50,000!

The VIP Reception featured local media personalities, celebrities, and athletes competing in the VIP tournament, hosted by NBC5’s Kye Martin. The event also included the presentation of the Owl Give Award, sponsored by Reflection Window + Wall, honoring a NICU team member with an all-expenses-paid vacation. This year’s winner was Whitney Benson of Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital, nominated by Katelyn and Andrew Kereiakes, who shared their personal story about the foundation’s impact.

Become a Sponsor

Social Sponsor

$15,000

Provides 50 families with a monthly parking pass

Paddle Sponsor

$10,000

provides 33 families with a monthly parking pass

Ball Sponsor

$10,000

provides 33 families with a monthly parking pass

Honor A Baby Sponsor

$15,000

Provides 8 families with a monthly parking pass

Bleacher, Bathtub, Volunteer Sponsor

$5,000

Provides 8 families with a monthly parking pass

Table Sponsor

$7,500

Provides 25 families with a monthly parking pass

Special Thanks to Our Past Sponsors

Join the Jackson Chance Foundation’s Ping Pong Ball to compete in a table tennis tournament, play games, or bid on unique auction packages—all while helping to remove the financial burden of parking for NICU babies and their families!

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Three people smiling, holding paddles for a table tennis event, with a Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop.
Two women wearing orange feather boas pose for a photo holding owl-themed props in front of a Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop.
Two people posing in front of a backdrop with logos for Jackson Chance Foundation and Beacon. They are holding novelty ping pong paddles and wearing casual attire, including a striped jacket and a plaid blazer.
A woman in a green dress and a man in a plaid blazer pose in front of a Jackson Chance Foundation backdrop.
Four people posing in front of a Jackson Chance Foundation and Beacon backdrop. The group includes two adults and two young individuals, casually dressed, standing together and smiling.

FAQ

Event Logistics

  • The attire is business casual. Many guests will be joining us after work and will arrive in anything from jeans to suits to cocktail attire.

  • You will not receive physical tickets to the event – your name will held at registration.

    At check-in, you will be asked to provide your contact information and a credit card. If you have not provided your name, your guest(s) name(s), email, or mobile number, please contact info@jacksonchance.org. Providing this information will expedite your check-in.

  • Street parking is available surrounding SPIN. Valet is available at the House of Blues or the Hotel Chicago – this valet is not associated with SPIN or Jackson Chance Foundation.

  • The closet CTA station is State and Lake.

  • Yes. Complimentary coat check will be available at the SPIN Chicago.

Tournament

  • Click here to sign up for the tournament!

  • As a tournament player, you will follow the standard check-in process and then you will be directed to the Tournament Headquarters where you will check-in with the tournament master. Don’t worry, our volunteers will direct you!

  • WILL THERE! The Ping Pong Ball have passed apps and food stations to fill up your belly and three bars to keep you plenty hydrated. All food and beverage is included in the ticket price!

Donations & Auction

  • Yes – this year’s the Ping Pong Ball will host a Live and Silent Auction. Take a look at some of the Live Auction packages you are able to bid on at the event!

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  • Then we do not have your mobile number. Please send your mobile number to info@jacksonchance.org and we will get your bidding in no time!

  • And not every donation is 100% tax deductible. Admissions and sponsorships have FMV cost associated.

  • Yes! Click here to register for the auction and you will receive a text message you’re your personal auction link.

  • We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover and Venmo.

I have a question about Jackson Chance Foundation or the Ping Pong Ball. Who should I contact?

You can contact our team by email info@jacksonchance.org or by phone at (773) 484-0425.