The 2026 Wish and Hope Cup Charity Hockey Tournament will take place Thursday, May 14, 2026. Join us as a spectator, an individual donor, sponsor, or player as we raise funds to benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois and Chicago Hope Academy. There will also be an opening reception the evening of May 13th.

This event is organized by Chicagoland Private Equity Hockey Charities, a registered 501(c)(3), and its Founder, Lenny Dacanay. All financial contributions are tax deductible.

We have a block of 30 rooms at The Godfrey Hotel in River North for May 13-16, 2026 at a very low rate.

Below is the booking link that will direct you straight into the block without any special codes or call in to book their room with a reservation agent. Please book your room ASAP as the room block will sell out early.

Weblink: https://reservations.travelclick.com/77372?groupID=5140629 (Copy and paste this link to your web browser)

or call our reservation#: 855-649-2200 to give them arrival/departure details and ask for the Wish & Hope Cup room block.

Please note that the group discount cut-off date is Wednesday, April 29, 2026

If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Mehgan Flynn at mehgan.flynn@bbgfx.com or 913-908-1791.

Opening Night Reception

Wednesday, May 13th

6:00pm - 9:00pm CST

Ice Miller LLP, 200 W Madison St Ste 3500, Chicago, IL 60606

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Hockey Tournament

Thursday, May 14th

Doors open and player arrival is 7:00am

First puck drop is 7:50am

Games end at 4:00pm with casual reception to follow at the arena

Fifth Third Ice Arena, 1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

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After Party will be at Parlor in West Loop immediately after the post tourney reception.

The Wish and Hope Cup Charity Hockey Tournament 2026

Join us in our mission to grant wishes and improve lives for our inner city youth.