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Saturday, October 26th
Moonlight Studios
9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Join us for Illumination, a vibrant Halloween party where artistry and philanthropy unite. Set amidst a radiant spectacle of interactive installations and glowing processions, this event is more than just a celebration. It's a chance to support rare disease research, specifically RVCL, in a playground of light. Engage with illuminated characters, participate in fiery parades, and immerse yourself in the delightful luminosity. Your participation helps us shine a light on the path to discovery. Let's illuminate the night and the future of RVCL research, together.

The event raises awareness and funds for RVCL research. Since its inception in 2016, Illumination has brought in $9.8 million, including nearly $1.2 million in 2023 alone.

An Immersive Light Art Experience

Leading the cure for Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukoencephalopathy (RVCL)

The Clayco Foundation is determined to find a cure for Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukoencephalopathy (RVCL). RVCL is a rare and fatal genetic condition affecting the central nervous system, causing the deterioration of small blood vessels in the brain and eyes of those affected. Most patients begin experiencing vision loss and strokes in their early 40s and have an average lifespan of eight years following their first symptoms. Rare disease affects nearly all of us. Thirty million people in the United States live with some form of the rare disease; that’s close to 1 in 10 people. We believe that we can make a difference by building on last year’s success. We look forward to your partnership and exceeding our goals in 2024.

Illumination 2023 Recap

Come help us cast a light on rare disease!

In addition to raising funds for an invaluable cause, Illumination is devoted to discovering, attracting, mentoring, and directing over 100 diverse professional creators, emerging artists, and performing partners who are all committed to amplifying the Art of Light — illuminated sculpture, installation, experience, costume, objects, and effects. Illumination’s collaboration with the artist community makes for a particularly special event symbolic of hope and transformation.

Sponsorship Opportunities

In the past eight years, we have proudly raised $9.8 million for cutting-edge, leading research to cure RVCL. For information on how you can invest in our research, join our team, and save lives, please contact our team by completing the form or by emailing us.

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2024 Spotlight Sponsors

2024 Radiant Sponsors

2024 Light-Beam Sponsors

2B Residential

ABCO Electric Construction

Alliant

Bayer Family Foundation

Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, L.C.

Busey Bank

Brianna & Timothy Crowley

Carol & Alan Bornstein

Catherine & Patrick Moriarity

Concrete Strategies

Connelly Electric

Central Concrete Materials

Croke Fairchild Durate & Beres

Cushman & Wakefield

Emily & Dan North

Enova International

Facade Concepts

The Fassnacht & Duffaut Family

Fifth Third Bank

Flom Family Foundation

Flooring Systems Inc.

Greenberg Traurig LLP

Hubbard Street Group

INHABITR

Invenergy

John & Betsy McLinden Foundation

Kendra & Kapil Khanna Party

Katie & William Feuerbacher

Kevin Eichner

Lauderdale Electric, Inc.

Laura & Tony Davis

Laurie & Lee Wielansky

Linden Capital Partners

Lisa & Lamar Johnson

Lisa & Tom Carnahan

Maron Electric

Martone Legal

McBride Family

Michael Clark Sr. & Michael Clark Jr.

Michelle Levy & Jim Panella

Raj Gupta Family Foundation

Razorback Concrete Company

Robin & Frank Petkunas

Scurto Cement Construction

Shambaugh & Son LP Party

Sharyl & Michael Mackey

Sherwin Williams

Seyfarth Shaw

Smith, Gambrell & Russell

Stantec

Stifel Bank

Terri & Steve Sieckhaus

Titan Electric

Trish & Don Imholz

VECA Electric & Technologies

Wintrust

Zachary C. Graham