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Fundraising Event

Start Early’s Annual Luncheon

May 6, 2025

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Save the Date: Start Early’s 23rd Annual Luncheon

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, May 6, for Start Early’s 2025 Annual Luncheon presented by Colliers and Helen Zell. Each year we unite as champions for children—families and advocates, program, business and community leaders—in our pursuit to ensure that every child in America can reach their full potential. Guest speakers will share inspiring stories of quality early learning and care and promote the impact of meeting the diverse and unique needs of all young children, families and those who care for them.

Together, we can transform the lives of our youngest learners for generations.

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2025 Annual Luncheon Speakers

Together we can transform lives. Help shape brighter futures – play your part in a child's development.

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2025 Annual Luncheon Sponsors

A special thank you to our corporate and individual sponsors whose commitment to our mission is helping more children reach their full potential.

PRESENTING

$100,000

Helen Zell


CHAMPION

$50,000

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Nancy & Steve Crown | The Crown Family
Tom Gimbel
The Hasten Foundation
Diana & Bruce Rauner


PREMIER

$25,000

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Catherine Siegel


PARTNER

$10,000

Allstate
DRW Foundation

Harris Family Foundation
ITW
Charles & Brunetta Matthews
Port Capital LLC
PwC
Diana & Michael Sands
Julie & Brian Simmons


COMMUNITY

$5,000

Susan & Stephen Baird
Rothkopf Family Charitable Foundation

In Case You Missed Us

Since its inception, the Annual Luncheon has raised millions of dollars for Start Early’s mission. Learn more about our past Annual Luncheon events.

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