2024 ACS Imagination Ball - A Night of Illusions

The Marco Island unit of the American Cancer Society cordially invites you to a Night of Illusions, the 2024 ACS Imagination Ball to be held Feb. 2 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. This black-tie optional gala fundraiser, presented by Paradise Found Restaurant for the second consecutive year, and chaired by Debra Shanahan for the twelfth consecutive year, will be an evening of elegance with the mission to eliminate cancer, as we know it, from our world. 

We know cancer as a monster that has roamed the world for too long. Like a thief in the night, the disease has stolen our loved ones and ended precious lives far too early. Our goal is to debilitate cancer’s power, shattering its beastly image into a mere illusion. 

In 2023, the American Cancer Society celebrated 110 years of saving lives. Our research has led to earlier detection of breast cancer, fewer people smoking or using tobacco products, and most importantly, more survivors. Our patient support programs have provided physical, emotional, and psychological comfort and assistance for cancer patients and their caregivers throughout their journey. Our educational programs have brought awareness of prevention. 

We will finish the fight against this bully of a disease once and for all. But we can’t do it alone. We need YOU! There are so many ways you can help. Become a sponsor of the Imagination Ball. Be a volunteer. Share your energy and talents by joining our Executive Committee in planning this event. To learn more about these and other opportunities, please visit www.acsimaginationball.com or contact your American Cancer Society at Sue.Olszak@cancer.org or 239-610-3032. Please join us for a Night of Illusions to be a part of the magic as we imagine a world without cancer.