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First Look for Charity

First Look for Charity stands as one of Chicago's greatest one-day fundraisers, regularly generating more than $2.5 million for 18 area nonprofits. Held at McCormick Place the evening before the Chicago Auto Show opens its public run, the benevolent event is anticipated by socialites and car buffs alike. Guests are treated to champagne, wine, soft drinks, elegant hors d'oeuvres and desserts -- all while being the first to explore this year's edition of the nation's largest auto show.

Additionally, gala attendees will have the chance to win one of two brand new vehicles that will be up for grabs that evening.

Since its debut in 1992, First Look for Charity has raised $45 million for significant Chicago area charities such as Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, JDRF and the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, among many more. For more information about First Look for Charity at the Chicago Auto Show, please visit, www.firstlookforcharity.org.

2023 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.5 Million

The Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity gala brought in more than $2.5 million to benefit 18 local charities, and two attendees left with the keys to a new vehicle. Held the evening before the ... ...more

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February 07, 2023•2 min read

2022 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $1.5 Million

At a time still challenged by a pandemic, 17 area charities tonight shared more than $1.5 million raised by the 2022 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees lef... ...more

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February 11, 2022•2 min read

2020 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.8 Million

Eighteen area charities tonight shared more than $2.8 million raised by the 2020 Chicago Auto Show's benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and one attendee left with the keys to a new vehicle. ...more

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February 07, 2020•2 min read

2019 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.8 Million

The Chicago Auto Show’s 28th annual First Look for Charity black-tie gala raised more than $2.8 million for 18 local nonprofit organizations, boosting the total to more than $53 million since its ince... ...more

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February 08, 2019•2 min read

2018 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show Charity Benefit Raises $2.8 Million

First Look for Charity, the cornerstone fundraiser of the Chicago Auto Show, raised more than $2.8 million for 18 local nonprofit organizations. ...more

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February 09, 2018•2 min read

2017 First Look Charity Chicago Auto Show charity benefit raises $2.8 million

CHICAGO (Feb. 10) — Eighteen area charities tonight shared more than $2.8 million raised by the 2017 Chicago Auto Show’s benevolent event, First Look for Charity, and two attendees left with the keys ... ...more

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February 10, 2017•2 min read

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