Events | Ray Graham Association | Empowering People with Disabilities

Government funding covers only 77% of the cost for Ray Graham Association to support people with disabilities. Each year, with the support of community leaders like you, we raise 1.8 million dollars. 87% of every dollar donated gives people the chance to make every day enjoyable and meaningful. Participating in our special events is a fun and social way to support an array of services that cater to people with disabilities individual needs, strengths, and dreams. Are you more of a hands-on person? Volunteers are always welcome for any event. If you’re interested in volunteering or have a question, email Donor Data Manager & Strategist Maddie Loper.

Upcoming Events

Candy Days

Candy Days is on a Monday and Tuesday in August at stores and intersections in Elmhurst and Hinsdale. Stay tuned for more details soon!

Monarch Walk

Monarch Walk is on a Sunday, Sep. 26 safely and in-person at North Central College in Naperville. With your help, we are building a future where people with disabilities can live rich and meaningful lives.

Barn Party

Hanson Center Barn Party on a Saturday in May at the Hanson Center in Burr Ridge. Stay tuned for more details soon!

Butterfly Ball

Butterfly Ball is on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 safely and in person at the Embassy Suites in Naperville.

The Butterfly Ball has been Ray Graham Association’s hallmark fundraiser since 1974. Community leaders like you have come together, year-after-year, to share laughs, a delicious meal, and heart-warming moments while raising millions of dollars for people with disabilities.

Third-Party Fundraising

Host your own fundraiser to benefit Ray Graham Association. This can be as little or as big as you would like, but the results are still the same, supporting Ray Graham Association’s mission to create opportunities that empower people with disabilities to reach, grow, and achieve. Fill out this quick questionnaire on the fundraiser you would like to host.