The Board of Directors of the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation cordially invites you to the 35th Anniversary Independence Gala held Friday, July 25, 2025, at 6:30pm. Join us at Galleria Marchetti for cocktails, candlelight dinner, raffle, live and silent auction.
Our Master of Ceremonies will be Alex Maragos, NBC 5 Chicago News Anchor, along with guest speaker Patrick LoDuca JGASF Board Member and JGASP Sailor. Cocktail attire is requested. Complimentary valet parking is available. The Judd Goldman Foundation supports a learn-to-sail program for the disabled and an inner-city program for youth, providing a way to gain new skills, overcome obstacles and achieve self-esteem and independence.
The Foundation is proud to have as our honored Gala guests the Independence Cup/U.S. Para Sailing Championship sailors competing this weekend for the U.S. championship for sailors with disabilities.