CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
ON CLOUD NINE

SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025

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As always, we’ll remember Paige and Lauren Heath Barnett, but this year will feature focused recognition of Horizons for Youth’s incredible advocates and volunteers.

Horizons staff, the On Cloud Nine host committee, and the Barnett family look forward to being friends old and new as we mark this major milestone and continue to expand our amazing community


Event’s History

On Cloud Nine was founded in 2001 to honor the memory of Paige Barnett, who passed away at the age of 18 months on February 4, 2000. The event, established by Paige’s parents, Kent Barnett and Lauren Heath, supports the children of Horizons for Youth. On Cloud Nine also now pays tribute to Lauren Heath, who passed away in July of 2015, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Our work would not be possible without our generous supporters. To donate to Horizons for Youth and keep the legacy of Lauren and Paige alive, please visit our donate page below.


Sponsor the Event

On Cloud Nine has raised over $6.1MM over 22 years, enabling Horizons for Youth to grow from 42 students in 2000 to over 200 students, kindergarten through college, today.

This event has been a resounding success thanks to the generosity of our donors. We ask you to consider joining our efforts by becoming a sponsor of the 25th annual On Cloud Nine. Sponsors receive exclusive benefits such as event tickets, premium lounge access, features at the event, and more!

2025 Event Committee

HOST COMMITTEE
Eric Barnes
Jody Barnes
Kent Barnett
Anne Carey
Rocky Carey
Laura Derks
Steve Derks
Pat Doyle
Jeanne Gallo
John Gallo
Susie Heath
Chris Kelleher
Kathy Murdock

PLANNING COMMITTEE
KC Madock (Co-Chair)
Jeanette Madock (Co-Chair)
Dylan Barnett
Zach Barnett
Greg Borkowski
Anne Carey
Greg Desmond
Denise Diaz-Delgado
Dan Duffy
Dylan Elledge
Jeanne Gallo
Matt Gallo
Annika Knuth
Leo Latz
Catherine Nilsen
Mike Segobiano
Hannah Weigel
Lauren Wienke

Our 2024 Sponsors

American Backhoe Service & Excavation Co.
Anonymous
The Barnett Family
Phil Barnett & Colleen Philbin
Brookfield Properties
Anne & James Carey
Chicago Board of Trade
The Coffey Family & Fresh Wave
The Derks Family
Greg Desmond & Michael Segobiano
Greg & Julie Dingens
William & Susan Donnelly
Patrick Doyle & Kathy Murdock

E78 Partners
Fenwick Alumni
Jackson National
Patrick & Kathryn
Kinne Robert D. Stearnes Foundation
Patrick & Lydia Ryan
Salvi, Schostock and Pritchard
Sidley Austin LLP
The Sir Family
St. Giles Alumni
The Horrigan Family
Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company
William Blair
Winston & Strawn LLP