MS Winter Escape Fundraiser Weekend 2025

Registration Form

Hosted by Allan Morrison and Laura Machonis

To benefit MS Crop for a Cause

Friday, January 17 (1:00 PM) - Sunday, January 19 (5:00 PM)

Prefill Information

Is Registration Open?

OpenClosed

The Weekend is FULL

If you are receiving this message, we are either sold out or almost sold out. We would hate to over sell this event and disappoint anyone. Please email info@cropforacause.com to find out if there is space left or to be placed on a wait list. In the email, please let us know which event and how many spots you need.

Thank you so much for your continued support! Watch our website and Facebook page for future events.

Please do not submit this form, to see if we have space available you must email info@cropforacause.com.

All crafters welcome! Come join us for a fun weekend of crafting, while raising money for MS.

Bring a group or come alone-you’re sure to have a great time!

What: Charity Fundraiser Weekend to benefit the National MS Society

Where: Westin Chicago Northwest 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL

When: Fri. January 17 (1pm)-Sun. January 19 (5pm) Come and go as you please!

Cost: Early bird price is $125-1 month before event, price increases to $150 (as this is a fundraiser, all sales are final, no refunds or credits). If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person for this event.

What is included in the weekend?

24 hour access to craft room

Your own table

Everyone registered 1 month before the event is guaranteed to be seated near their friend request. After that we will try our best.

Welcome gift

Raffle tickets for purchase

Free give-a-ways

Opportunity to participate in break out classes

Electricity at your table

What is not included?

Food/Drink: Outside food/beverages are not allowed in the crop room. There are 3 restaurants on site and many options nearby. The Westin has beautiful areas, inside and outside, to eat if you bring in your food. All drinks must be in a non-clear covered cup.

The registration fee does not include lodging.

*Our weekend events are for those 21 years and older. If you are interested in events that include children and teens, please look into our day events.

* We will follow the Covid guidelines in place at the time of the event.

Information for the person attending-please use the same exact name every time you register for all of our events. Otherwise, it creates another account with a different name in our system.

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Street Address

City

State

ZIP

Crop Information

Crop for a Cause Cancellation Policy: As this is a fundraiser donations are non-refundable, however tickets are transferable to another guest. Please email us with the person’s name and email so we can get all info to them. We reserve the right to cancel the weekend is there is not a minimum of 20 people. In the event of this we will offer you an alternative weekend or refund your money.

Crop for a Cause Food/Beverage Liability Policy: The Westin has generously waived the required food and beverage minimum for our event. In return we are have agreed not to bring any food/beverage into the conference room that has not been purchased directly from the hotel. The deli down the hall is not a part of the Westin hotel. There are many areas in the lobby to relax and enjoy anything you have brought in from outside the hotel. If you violate this policy and any damages occur, you will be solely responsible for any costs/fees charged and will not be allowed to attend this event in the future. We also must insist that everyone use a non-clear covered cup for any beverage consumption including water. We will have them to purchase if you do not have one.
Crop for a Cause Disclaimer: I understand that equipment may cause injury if not used correctly. I agree to hold harmless Crop for a Cause and all volunteers at the event. Crop for a Cause will be held harmless against any loss, expenses, damages and liabilities in the event of injury or accident that may occur at a Crop for a Cause event. Crop for a Cause will not be held responsible for damages, lost or stolen items. I understand that by attending our events, I consent to the use of photos in which I may appear. We also reserve the right to cancel or move a Weekend Retreat to another location or date and if you choose to make hotel reservations on your own instead of using the “hotel room block” we are not responsible for the cost and or/refund for the cost of your hotel reservations. Crop for a Cause 126 Amherst Dr Bartlett, IL 60103 www.cropforacause.com UPDATED Cancellation Policy & Retreat Disclaimer 3-29-2018

I have read and understand the cancellation policy.

I agree

Please note that the "Day Crop" option will only be available if we are not full 1 week prior to the event. If we fill up you will be given the option to upgrade to a full weekend or we will refund your money. Days I am attending, to select multiple days CLICK AND HOLD DOWN CTRL for [PC]/CMD for [MAC] ) then click on days you want:

Do you need electricity at the crop? Due to Covid changes, please bring your own.

FRIEND REQUEST FOR SEATING: Please seat me near the following people: Requests made 1 month prior to the event will be honored. After that we will do our best. Your group will have a general seating area. You decide who sits where in that area. If none please write none and we will seat you near a friendly group.

Special Needs:

If other, please describe:

Hotel Information

Westin Chicago Northwest

400 Park Boulevard

Itasca, IL 60143

(630) 773-4000

Hotel Booking Info: To receive the discounted rate with breakfast, you MUST book by 12/26/2024. Rooms in the block are limited so don't wait to book your room. The room block code is on our web site under the events tab. The Westin is giving us a special rate and blocked rooms are limited so don’t miss out on the value! If there are ANY problems booking or it says our block is full please email info@cropforacause.com so I can try to add rooms.

What is included in the hotel room block: (you must book by 12/26/2024)

FREE breakfast each day for each person in the room block. You will receive these vouchers from Laura.
Valet parking spaces in front for your use.
FREE upgraded high speed WIFI.
3pm check out-please mention this when you check in.

Westin Chicago Northwest has an indoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness studio, three different eateries, complimentary parking and shuttle service, music on the patio Thurs night, happy hour specials and 3PM Sunday check-out time.

Cost

Registration Fee

Double Your Donation!

Please tell us where you work and we can check if your company has a donation match program. Thank you for the extra support!

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Payment Information

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Please DO NOT click submit more than one time or you will be charged twice and we will have to pay the non-refundable extra fee.

You will receive a confirmation email with your receipt. If you do not see it please check your junk folder.

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