2026 Benefit Information
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The benefit is over, but Lauren’s journey continues.
Support from friends, family, and the community helps provide stability during treatment and gives Lauren the space to focus on her health and her family.
Dates, Times, and Location
Dates, Times, and Location
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Check-In: Show your digital ticket or email confirmation at the registration table inside the front door
Age: This event is 18+
Re-entry policy: You will be given a wristband at the door so you can enter and exit.
Location
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall E, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
The schedule is subject to change, but here's what to expect:
12:30 p.m.: Doors open
1:00 p.m.: Food and Drink begins
1:10 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies
1:30 p.m.: Entertainment: The Basic Cable Band
2:30 p.m.: Intermission and Tier 1 Raffle Announcements
3:00 p.m.: Entertainment: The Basic Cable Band
4:00 p.m.: 5:00 pm: Silent Auction Winners & Tier 2 Raffle Announcements
Merchandise, Raffles, & Auctions
Merchandise, Raffles, & Auctions
Raffle and 50/50 tickets can be purchased with Venmo/Paypal/Check/Cash.
Payments accepted for Silent Auctions will be Venmo/Paypal/ Credit card / Tap-to-pay / Cash / Check.
Lauren will have a limited amount of books available for sale.
Fighting Forward t-shirts and hoodies will be available for sale.
You must be present to win raffles and auctions.
All proceeds raised at the event will support Lauren Gilbert and family.
Featured Raffle and Auction Items
1 Round of Golf (Foursome) at Philadelphia Country Club
Private Shooting Event for 10 People @ Main Line Armory
Green Legion Philadelphia Eagles Home Tailgate Package
MSA Cairns N5A New Yorker Leather Traditional Structural Helmet from the Fire Store
LG Steel Washer Dryer Combo from Gerhard's Appliances
Parking & Expo Center Info
Parking & Expo Center Info
Parking is free at the expo center.
Smoking Area: Smoking is not allowed inside the expo center. You may smoke outside the venue.
There will be other events at the Expo center that day. We are in Hall E.
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Food: We will have complimentary food throughout the event.
Flanigan's Boathouse of Conshohocken, PA
Dolce Liberta of Manahawkin, NJ
Corropolese Bakery of Conshohocken, PA
Beverages: We will have a selection of water, soda, coffee, and alcohol available for purchase at the event.
Support Fighting Forward
Support Fighting Forward
Fighting Forward provides direct support to individuals and families facing serious illness. Your donation helps ease financial strain and allows families to focus on care, stability, and time together.
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