Taste of Hope returns for its second annual celebration on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at The Sylvee—bringing together award-winning chefs, passionate food lovers, and dedicated community changemakers for one powerful mission: to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Set in the heart of Madison at the iconic The Sylvee, this unforgettable evening is hosted by Luke Zahm, James Beard–nominated chef and host of Wisconsin Foodie.
Guests will enjoy:
🍽️ 10+ Madison-area restaurants serving chef-curated bites
🍸 Complimentary specialty cocktails, wine, beer, & non-alcoholic sips
🥃 Bourbon Pull – take home an allocated bottle
🎁 Silent Auction – chef experiences & one-of-a-kind items
🎶 Live music, photo booth fun, & more!
From bold flavors to inspiring stories, Taste of Hope is more than just a night out — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact, one bite at a time.
Learn About Chef Luke“I’m honored to emcee the American Cancer Society’s Taste of Hope to advocate for hope, resilience, and a future where cancer is a word of the past. Please join me in making that vision a reality.”
For more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
towards cancer research
increase in five-year survival rate for all cancers combined
lives touched in 2022
