Taste of Hope returns for its third annual celebration on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at The Sylvee—bringing together award-winning chefs, passionate food lovers, and dedicated community of 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 – win a allocated or rare bourbon
💍Bubbles & Bling – win a diamond necklace from TQ Diamonds
🎁 Silent Auction – chef experiences & one-of-a-kind items
✨Super Silent Auction – premier items valued at $1,000+
🎶 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.
For more than 110 years, the American Cancer Society has led the fight against cancer through research, advocacy, education, and patient support. From advancing lifesaving discoveries and clinical trials to advocating for policies that protect our health and providing guidance and support to people facing cancer, we work every day to improve and save lives.
But there is still more work to do. Every breakthrough, every new treatment, and every person supported brings us closer to a future free from the burden of cancer.
Your generosity makes this progress possible. Together, we can advance cancer research, expand access to care and support, and help ensure everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Every cancer. Every life.
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.
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winning scientists received research funding
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