26th Annual Lend a Shoulder Day 
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Event Schedule

8:30 - 11 am
In-School Programs (various locations)
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Luncheon at Smith & Wollensky 

Join us for an immersive experience in the classroom, interacting with students and participating in programming, to see the difference you are making in the lives of 25,000 students. This flagship event, hosted by the Big Shoulders Fund Chairmen's Advisory Council, places you at one of our Big Shoulders Fund network schools located throughout the City of Chicago*.

School visits will be followed by a networking lunch with over 200 fellow supporters at Smith & Wollensky (318 N. State St.). 

Please contact Megan Bouche at mbouche@bigshouldersfund.org, with any questions.
Please register by Thursday, October 30.
*School locations are currently being confirmed. Big Shoulders Fund will provide confirmation of attendee host school placements one week prior to the event date.
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