CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
OF ON CLOUD NINE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Join us for the 25th Anniversary
When the Barnett family hosted the first On Cloud Nine in 2001, Horizons served about 50 students in grades K-8. This academic year, we are providing assistance to more than 200 students from kindergarten into college and post-secondary career entry. With nearly $7 million raised, this event has been instrumental in the expansion of our services and the support of our students!
Horizons for Youth and the Barnett Family invite you to join us at the 25th Annual On Cloud Nine. This special evening honors the memories and legacies of Paige Barnett and Lauren Heath while celebrating the impact that volunteers have on Horizons for Youth’s mission and students.
Please join us as we celebrate this significant milestone and advance our mission to transform children’s lives by providing targeted resources, rooted in education, in trusting partnership with their families and communities.
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 2025 Sponsors
Anonymous
The Barnett Family
Chicago Board of Trade
The Derks Family
Greg Desmond and Michael Segobiano
Julie and Greg Dingens
Cara and Brian Doyle
E78 Partners
Exelon
Fenwick Alumni
Fresh Wave
Jeanne and John Gallo and Family
Gilbane Building Company
The Horrigan Family
Jackson National
Kim and Ron Lemar
Kathy Murdock and Patrick Doyle
Colleen Philbin and Phil Barnett
Rex Carton Company
Robert D. Stearnes Foundation
Salvi, Schostock and Pritchard
Sidley Austin LLP
The Sir Family
St. Giles Alumni
Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company
William Blair
Winston & Strawn LLP