Frequently Asked Questions

 Drink for the Pink is a grass-roots event to raise funds for people battling cancer in the Springfield, IL area. The event was established when a very close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer and her life-long friends wanted to do something to help. 

Nine life-long friends began this fundraising event when one of them was diagnosed with breast cancer. The committee includes: Ann Holmes, Betsy Kohlrus, Donna Schertz, Karen Miller, Karey Wanless, Kathy Sestak, Laura Venvertloh, Nancy Washko, Theresa Starling, and Elizabeth Eckert (Honorary Member). 

The funds raised go to the Springfield Memorial Foundation - Cancer Patient Assistance Fund. The Foundation provides transportation needs, groceries, rent, assistance with household bills, and prescription medicine for patients receiving cancer treatment within our community. In 2023, the Foundation provided $91,751 of assistance to 303 patients.

For more information on the Springfield Memorial Foundation click: https://memorial.health/foundations/springfield-memorial-foundation/

Funds are raised in several ways, including sponsorships, donations, registration, and activities during the night of the event. Specifically, during the event you can assist in raising funds by purchasing pink tokens which can be used for: (a) wood-fired pizzas, (b) cupcakes, (c) a mystery wine grab, and (d) tickets for raffle baskets.

For more information, please email drinkforthepink@gmail.com or see the link on this website page at https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/cf3deb2f-0ba9-4a56-91d1-22496d627a32/downloads/Sponsor%20form%20v4.pdf?ver=1725893482529

a. Event Sponsor $250 – includes two free tickets to the event (value $50), advertisement in social media, plus an announcement of thanks during the event

b. Special Edition Sponsor $500 – includes four free tickets to the event (value $100), advertisement in social media, plus an announcement of thanks during the event 

c. Pink Sponsor $1,000 – includes eight free tickets to the event ($200 value), advertisement in social media, an announcement of thanks during the event, plus special recognition in promotional materials and during the event

For advertising purposes, the deadline for becoming a Sponsor is September 20, 2024. 

Yes, you may donate:

(a) through this website at the following link https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=140073 

  OR 

(b) by sending a check to Drink for the Pink, c/o Bella Boutique, 2805 W White Oaks, Springfield, IL 62704.

The event is for everyone! This is a fun-filled night to enjoy with family and friends while raising funds for a great local cause.

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 4pm - 8pm at Bar Bella. You may pre-register ($25) via this website at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=140073 through the end of September 2024 OR you may also register at the event itself ($30).

You will receive two free drink tickets for beer, wine, or soft drinks. Additionally, you will receive a complimentary ticket for free give-aways during the event. 

During the night of the Drink for the Pink event, you may use cash, check, charge card or Venmo to pay for registration and purchase pink tokens for the various fundraising activities. There will be a small fee when using a charge card.

You can assist us in raising funds by purchasing Pink Tokens for $10 apiece. The tokens may be used for the following:

a. Wood-fired pizza – 1 token for a slice OR 3 tokens for a whole pizza 

b. Specialty cupcakes – 1 token for two cupcakes 

c. Mystery wine grab – 2 tokens for one bottle

d. Raffle basket tickets – (there are 8 raffle baskets)

1 token = 2 tickets   6 tokens = 18

2 tokens = 5 tickets   7 tokens = 22 

3 tokens = 8 tickets   8 tokens = 26 

4 tokens = 12 tickets  9 tokens = 30 

5 tokens = 15 tickets  10 tokens = 35 

Raffle tickets may be purchased using pre-purchased pink tokens ($10 each) on the night of the event.

1 token = 2 tickets  6 tokens = 18

2 tokens = 5 tickets  7 tokens = 22 

3 tokens = 8 tickets  8 tokens = 26 

4 tokens = 12 tickets  9 tokens = 30 

5 tokens = 15 tickets  10 tokens = 35 

• Ahh Yoga (10 class yoga pass, Ahh Yoga tank top and Lifetime Yoga mat) Value $310
• Bar Bella/Pao Bistro (2-hr Bar Bella igloo rental & $100 gift card, Pao $100 gift card) $300
• BJ Salon/Corner Pub (BJ $250 gift card, Corner $100 gift card) $350
• Flow Yoga/Sapori (Flow Yoga $140 gift card, 2 bottles wine, Chic red purse, Sapori $100 gift card) $300
• Lottery Tree (IL lottery tickets) $300
• Spavia (Premier massage & facial, Classic white robe, Pure Fiji gift set) $389
• Springfield Arts (Dana Thomas print, Hoogland dueling piano tix & $50 gift card, Maldener's $100 gift card) $345
• Vision Care Associates (Michael Kors sunglasses, Deluxe frames/cases, cleaning products) $280

Delicious wood-fired pizzas will be available for purchase by the pie or slice.  Additionally, locally hand-crafted cupcakes will also be available to round out a casual dining opportunity. 

Two complimentary drink tickets will be provided with each paid entry fee.  Bar Bella is a full-service bar with fine wines and spirits as well as craft and domestic beer via a cash bar.  

 There will be a few Pink Parkers to guide you to appropriate parking as Bar Bella lot will fill quickly.  Please be respectful of surrounding businesses if they are still open for business.  A safe, easy and highly recommended parking area is directly across W White Oaks behind TJ Maxx and Ulta.  Additional recommended parking is in the Addus Homecare, south of Bella Boutique, BUT after 5PM when they close.

For more information on parking for the event:  https://drinkforthepink.com/pink-parking

Yes, please join us at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556734247908 to keep up on information about the event.

 Yes, the email address is DrinkforthePink@gmail.com. You may use this email to ask any questions about our Drink for the Pink event.