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 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 gold pendant from TQ Diamonds
🎁 Silent Auction – chef experiences & one-of-a-kind items
✨Super Silent Auction – 5 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.
Since 1946, the American Cancer Society has backed researchers at pivotal moments in their careers—turning bold ideas into real-world progress.
We’ve supported over 24,000 investigators advancing cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and care.
50 of our researchers have gone on to win the Nobel Prize, highlighting the impact of our work. As the largest private, non-profit funder of cancer research in the U.S., we’ve helped drive many of the major breakthroughs of the past century.
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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