The Archer Group

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Jessie Shay
Executive Director, Chronically Informed
jessie@chronicallyinformed.org

You&rsquo;re Invited: Let&rsquo;s Light Up the Future Together! The journey through chronic illness can often feel like navigating in the dark&mdash;but when we gather, we create a glow that can&rsquo;t be ignored. Chronically Informed is thrilled to invite you to our premier event of the year: Illuminate 2026A Night of Connection, Advocacy, and Radical Hope In a world that often asks us to hide our struggles, Illuminate is a space to stand seen, heard, and supported. This isn&rsquo;t just an event; it&rsquo;s our community&rsquo;s engine. We&rsquo;re gathering to fuel our year-round mission, share vital resources, and celebrate the sheer brilliance of the patient advocacy movement. If you would like to request a free community ticket for this event, please email info@chronicallyinformed.org. What to Expect<ul data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Building: This is your vital gathering point. Connect with others, share the life hacks only we understand, and help us strengthen our collective voice.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Luminary in Patient Advocacy Award: We will be honoring exceptional advocates who have ignited significant social change. Come witness the stories of those turning their dedication into a movement.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Education &amp; Sustainability: Learn how we&rsquo;re equipping the community with the tools to navigate a complex medical system. Your presence helps us creatively secure the resources needed to keep our support programs running all year long.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dinner &amp; Drinks: Enjoy a delicious catered meal with dietary options (GF, DF, VG, V) and non-alcoholic beverages.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Silent Auction &amp; Paddle Raise:&nbsp;Bid on unique items and experiences, with every cent going directly toward our advocacy and education initiatives and an opportunity to donate and support our work.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Look Good, Feel Good: Wear something that makes you feel confident and ready to celebrate&mdash;no stiff collars or uncomfortable heels necessary.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Accessibility:&nbsp;The event space is ADA compliant with a ramp at the back of the building. Masks will be available. Please stay home if you don&#39;t feel well.</li></ul>Our Goal: In a challenging funding landscape, Illuminate ensures that Chronically Informed stays sustainable, accessible, and loud. We don&rsquo;t just survive; we shine. Will you help us spark a change? Let&rsquo;s prove that when we combine our sparks, we create a light that can change the world. We can&rsquo;t wait to see you there. Important Note:We are fiscally sponsored by The Archer Group. Their name will show up throughout the event information. This event is put on by Chronically Informed, &nbsp;and all of the money raised goes to support CI. If you have questions, please reach out to:Jessie ShayExecutive Director, Chronically Informedjessie@chronicallyinformed.org

You’re Invited: Let’s Light Up the Future Together! The journey through chronic illness can often feel like navigating in the dark—but when we gather, we create a glow that can’t be ignored. Chronically Informed is thrilled to invite you to our premier event of the year: Illuminate 2026A Night of Connection, Advocacy, and Radical Hope In a world that often asks us to hide our struggles, Illuminate is a space to stand seen, heard, and supported. This isn’t just an event; it’s our community’s engine. We’re gathering to fuel our year-round mission, share vital resources, and celebrate the sheer brilliance of the patient advocacy movement. If you would like to request a free community ticket for this event, please email info@chronicallyinformed.org. What to Expect<ul><li>Community Building: This is your vital gathering point. Connect with others, share the life hacks only we understand, and help us strengthen our collective voice.</li><li>The Luminary in Patient Advocacy Award: We will be honoring exceptional advocates who have ignited significant social change. Come witness the stories of those turning their dedication into a movement.</li><li>Education &amp; Sustainability: Learn how we’re equipping the community with the tools to navigate a complex medical system. Your presence helps us creatively secure the resources needed to keep our support programs running all year long.</li><li>Dinner &amp; Drinks: Enjoy a delicious catered meal with dietary options (GF, DF, VG, V) and non-alcoholic beverages.</li><li>Silent Auction &amp; Paddle Raise: Bid on unique items and experiences, with every cent going directly toward our advocacy and education initiatives and an opportunity to donate and support our work.</li><li>Look Good, Feel Good: Wear something that makes you feel confident and ready to celebrate—no stiff collars or uncomfortable heels necessary.</li><li>Accessibility: The event space is ADA compliant with a ramp at the back of the building. Masks will be available. Please stay home if you don't feel well.</li></ul>Our Goal: In a challenging funding landscape, Illuminate ensures that Chronically Informed stays sustainable, accessible, and loud. We don’t just survive; we shine. Will you help us spark a change? Let’s prove that when we combine our sparks, we create a light that can change the world. We can’t wait to see you there. Important Note:We are fiscally sponsored by The Archer Group. Their name will show up throughout the event information. This event is put on by Chronically Informed,  and all of the money raised goes to support CI. If you have questions, please reach out to:Jessie ShayExecutive Director, Chronically Informedjessie@chronicallyinformed.org

The Archer Group

Chronically Informed Presents "Illuminate 2026"

1510 S Grant St

General Admission

$20

Pay-It-Forward Ticket

$20

Early Bird

$18

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