Last chance to bid at the 2025 Big Fish Ball Silent Auction!

The Big Fish Ball’s Gone Fishin’ Silent Auction closes today at 4 p.m. CST. This is the final push to support Friends largest annual fundraiser, which works to support Friends’ public policy and planning work, education programs, and on the ground projects. Treat yourself this Earth Day to a gift that keeps giving.

Do not miss your chance to find an enriching experience, fun new item, or travel adventure while supporting a worthy cause. Your purchase supports Friends mission to protect and restore the Chicago-Calumet River system for all people, water, and wildlife.

So place your bids on a four night stay at Folly Beach, a night at the Joffrey Ballet, and many more memorable and joyous opportunities.

The Big Fish Ball is the result of the hard work and commitment of our gala committee, chaired by board member and sponsor Stacee Hasenbalg as well as Friends staff, volunteers, donors, and partners who are committed to the protection and restoration of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

A special thank you to our Big Fish Ball sponsors and donors whose generosity supports Friends’ public policy and planning work, education programs, and on the ground projects. We thank the Honorary Committee that lends their support to the Friends mission.