Joe's Champagne Wishes

5th Annual Champagne Extravaganza

Friday, December 5

6:30 PM - Midnight

Honoring Joseph Peter Spencer

FEATURING

The Jersey Girls

2026 Wish Recipients

This past year has been amazing. Thank you! Through our donors, sponsors and patrons at last year’s event, we were able to raise more than $20,000 for our mission. Toula and the board have been continuing to work all year to grant “Champagne Wishes” to several worthy causes.

Joe's Champagne Wishes

is proud to announce the winners for 2026!

Nora Farrell

Is a dance teacher assistant for the Infiniti Dance Company. This is her 3rd year on the IndepenDANCE Jr. dance team, and she is studying ballet, lyrical and hip hop/jazz fusion. She’s been dancing since she was 2 years old. JCW assisted Nora in the team’s travel dance performances at Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm and for her godmother. Nora was fortunate to share the stage with Joe Spencer in “Believe In Your Elf” in 2013 and in 2015.

Margie Hess

Is a student performer involved with community theatre, orchestra, choir, and student council. She is hardworking, dedicated and enjoys sharing her love of theatre. JCW is assisting Margie, so she is able to attend he Spotlight Arts Collective Developing Artist Musical Theatre Camp.

Vasilios Malamis

Is a serious high school student and musician studying music performance. He plays trombone for both York Community High School and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO). JCW helped Vasilios perform with CYSO in Spain.

Grace Regalado

Had the privilege of being selected for a role in the Illinois Theater Association’s All State production of Newsies The Musical. More than 400 teenagers auditioned, and Grace was one of 53 chosen. This production will take place at Illinois State University in January. Grace is a Junior at Mother McAuley, a member of the IndepenDANCE Sr. Dance Team, and of the Beverly Theatre Guild. Grace and Joe were in “A Christmas Carol” together.

Gallery

Some photos from the event.

To order high-resolution prints, please contact Elios Photography

Purchase Tickets

Early Purchase Discount Until 11:59 PM, October 17

Table of 10: $1,100

Single Ticket: $125

Regular Purchase Price

Table of 10: $1,500

Single Ticket: $160

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Sponsors for the Event

The following Corporations, Businesses and individuals contributed to support Joe's Champagne Wishes by sponsoring items at the 4th Annual JCW Extravaganza: Winter Wonderland.

Thank you for your contributions. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Jersey Girls $5,000

You or your company can sponsor The Jersey Girls performance at the Winter Wonderland gala. This includes a table of 10. Your personal or company signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your personal or company advertisement will be on the Joe's Champagne Wishes website for 1 year.

Open Bar $3,000

You or your company can sponsor the Open Bar for the Winter Wonderland gala. This includes a table of 10. Your personal or company signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your personal or company advertisement will be on the Joe's Champagne Wishes website for 1 year.

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Photographer $1,550

You or your company can sponsor the Photography Crew for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your personal or company signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your personal or company advertisement will be on the Joe's Champagne Wishes website for 1 year.

SOLD

Event Advertising $1,000

You or your company can sponsor the Event Advertising (Invitations, Postcards, Tickets, Flyers, etc.) for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.

SOLD

Dessert Table $1,000

You or your company can sponsor the Dessert Table for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.

SOLD

Centerpieces $750

You or your company can sponsor the Centerpieces for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.

SOLD

Skirt & Table Champagne $750

You or your company can sponsor the champagne for the Champagne Skirt and tables, to be distributed during the event. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.

Champagne & Wine Grab $500

You or your company can sponsor the Champagne and Wine for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed on the Dessert Table and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.

SOLD

One-Hour Family Photo Session $450

Donated

A Gift Certificate for a One-Hour Family Photo Session with Elios Photography.

Chicago Cubs Tickets $250 (x 2)

Donated

Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs Sunday, April 27, 2025, 1:20 PM Wrigley Field Section: Budweiser Bleacher General

Bruce Peters & Mara Xenos

Chicago Bears Tickets $300 (x 2)

Donated

Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears Thursday, December 26, 7:15 PM Soldier Field, Chicago, Sec 126 Row 17

Jerry and Patrice Gabriel

Champagne Wish Fountain $250

One (1) Available - SOLD

You or your company can sponsor the Champagne Wish Fountain at the Event. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed on the Fountain and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.

SOLD