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  • Cancer Support Community Indiana is thrilled to announce a night of laughter and entertainment at their upcoming comedy fundraiser, Laughing Matters, featuring award-winning comedian Iliza Shlesinger. This event promises to be a night of hilarity and fun, all while supporting a great cause.

    Take your night to the next level with an exclusive VIP experience designed to bring you closer to the energy, the entertainment, and the impact of Laughing Matters.


    Your VIP experience includes:

    Entry to an exclusive pre-show cocktail reception with food and beverages.

    Premium seating for the comedy show—some of the best seats in the house!

    Access to the LIVE auction and online auction featuring incredible, one-of-a-kind items and amazing trips and experiences.

    Ticket to the show featuring Iliza Shlesinger—it’s a truly unique way to experience the evening while making an even greater impact. VIP tickets are limited—secure yours while they last!


    Laughing Matters, sponsored by Lilly, is a unique way to bring the community together for a night of laughs and giving back to those in need.

    Date: June 6, 2026
    Venue: Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis
    Headliner: Iliza Shlesinger
    Featuring Special Guest: Willie Griswold

    Kicking off the comedy show is comedian Willie Griswold, a cast member of The Bob & Tom Show who got his start in Chicago at The Second City Conservatory. He’s shared the stage with nationally touring comedians like Greg Hahn and Jeff Foxworthy—and brings a Midwest charm audiences love (with a soft spot for chicken wings, the Indy 500, and his hometown teams).

    All ticket sales and donations support cancer patients, survivors, and family members in Central Indiana through FREE programs like 1-on-1 counseling, support groups, nutrition and exercise classes, professional education, and social connections. The donations also support FREE resources like comfort kits, youth art backpacks, wigs, and direct financial assistance with food and. transportation to patients in active treatment cycles. 

    Cancer Support Community is a non-profit organization that provides free support and resources to anyone impacted by cancer. The organization serves Marion and surrounding counties in central Indiana, and Monroe and surrounding counties in south central Indiana. All ages, genders, and diagnosis are supported.
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  • $250 fee

    VIP Ticket

    VIP Ticket includes VIP Reception at Hinkle Fieldhouse and the Comedy Show at Clowes Memorial Hall.

    PURCHASE
    $2,500 fee

    VIP Table (Includes 10 VIP Tickets)

    VIP Table includes VIP Reception at Hinkle Fieldhouse and the Comedy Show at Clowes Memorial Hall.

    PURCHASE
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In Support of Cancer Support Community Indiana
Cancer Support Community provides FREE support and resources to ANYONE impacted by cancer. We are building a network of survivors, patients, and families who can share fellowship, heal, and support each other. Resources include: individual counseling, support groups, art & music therapy, oncology massage therapy, nutrition & exercise classes, professional education presentations, and social connections. Resources include: food and transportation assistance for patients in active treatment, comfort kits, youth art backpacks, a wig boutique, and other essential items.
YOUR GIFT MATTERS

$100

Provide 5 comfort kits

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$250

Provide 5 youth art backpacks

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$500

Provide 6 1-on-1 counseling sessions

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$1,000

Provide 12 oncology massage therapy sessions

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$2,500

Provide 1 support group for a year

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