45 & Still Alive
Mandy’s Birthday Party Fundraiser
Can’t attend, but want to support?
Sunday, February 15th
5:00pm (SHOW at 7:00)
$20
The Neo-Futurarium
Andersonville, Chicago
Let’s CELEBRATE that Mandy is 45 & STILL ALIVE!!!
Join us for an evening of fun, including a showing of the LONGEST RUNNING SHOW IN CHICAGO:
The Infinite Wrench!
(formerly known as Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes)
Sunday, February 15
DOORS OPEN: 5pm
Silent Auction & Party from 5-7
The show will start at 7pm & there is no late seating. Please arrive by 6:59.
TICKET PRICE: $20
50% of ticket sales will go to Mandy…
with additional opportunities to contribute at the event, including a
SILENT AUCTION!
Please Note: If you cannot attend, but want to help out, please donate to Mandy’s GoFundMe. Thanks!
LOCATION:
The Neo-Futurarium
5153 N Ashland Ave
Chicago IL, 60640
(773) 878-4557
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE:
The theater is located on the SECOND FLOOR, up a big staircase.
CLICK HERE to let us know if you will need to use an elevator.
The physical, emotional, and financial effects of cancer are devastating…
Mandy is an unemployed single mother who is rebuilding after breast cancer treatment. She has always been the kind of person who shows up for her community. Now it’s our turn to show up for her.
In February 2025, Mandy was diagnosed with breast cancer. The months that followed were intense: chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and the long work of healing afterward. While we’re deeply grateful she made it through treatment, cancer still took a heavy toll—physically, emotionally, and financially. Recovery doesn’t end when treatment ends, and the costs don’t magically disappear either.
Mandy is currently unemployed, largely because of cancer. She was working as a contractor in 2025, and like many contractors, staying employed depends on consistent networking, professional development, and being available for new opportunities. She planned to spend the year building those relationships and momentum, so she wouldn’t face a gap in work. Instead, she was in treatment and recovery. Her job ended New Years Eve and she has not secured other income yet.
Cancer didn’t just interrupt her health; it interrupted her income and her ability to line up what came next.
The financial stress of being unemployed, with no safety net, is counter to recovery. Healing takes time, rest, and stability—and unemployment adds pressure at exactly the moment she is trying to rebuild strength. Your support helps create breathing room so Mandy can focus on recovering, not just surviving month to month.
Recovery is also still ongoing. Mandy is currently in physical therapy and will need follow-up scans, testing, and doctor’s appointments this year. And because insurance deductibles reset on January 1, she’s facing a brand-new cycle of out-of-pocket medical costs, which are already stacking up quickly.
That’s why we’re raising funds now: so Mandy can cover recovery-related expenses and stabilize while she gets back on her feet. But we’re not relying on the in-person night alone!
WHY WE'RE FUNDRAISING ONLINE TOO:
Not everyone can attend... and even with a full room, ticket sales have limits. This GoFundMe is how our wider community can help us reach a larger goal online, so Mandy has real support while she continues healing and works to rebuild after treatment-related unemployment.
If Mandy has ever made you laugh, think, feel seen, feel inspired, or if you simply believe that people shouldn’t have to face medical recovery costs alone, we’d love your help.
Your contribution towards helping Mandy get back up on her feet financially is VERY APPRECIATED.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The event will be held at:
The Neo-Futurarium
5153 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640Ample free parking is available on Ashland… or there is paid parking on the surrounding streets.
There is a free parking lot 3 block away for those of you who are too freaked out to park in the city.
LIMITED spots available!!!
CLICK HERE to request a parking spot. First come, first served.
Please only use this option if you are genuinely unable to park in the city. Thanks.
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The theater is on the SECOND FLOOR, up a BIG staircase.
NO ELEVATOR is located in the theater…However, an elevator IS AVAILABLE in the building (accessible from a different address), but
we must know IN ADVANCE that you need elevator access.
NOTE: There are FIVE (5) UNAVOIDABLE STAIRS once upstairs using the elevator.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
CLICK HERE to let us know that you need to use the elevator. -
Yes! You can attend the PARTY but not the show!
Please CLICK HERE to RSVP to the party.Please do NOT buy tickets to the show, unless you plan on watching the show. We don’t want to have empty seats.
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18+ years old recommended age due to the potentially mature content in the show.
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We would greatly appreciate help with any of the following:
Food
Drinks
Party Supplies
Volunteering your time
Monetary contributions to sponsor the event
Silent Auction Items
CLICK HERE to contribute any of the above.
Thank You!!! -
Some great Silent Auction items would be:
Gift cards
Tickets (sports, concerts, theater)
Local Experiences (classes, workshops, tastings)
Wellness (massage, spa, fitness)
Travel (home in another location, airline miles, hotel points)
Themed Baskets (movie night, coffee, baking, Andersonville favorites)
Services (photography, organizing, coaching)
Unique Items (art, handmade goods, jewelry, purses)
CLICK HERE to donate an item to the Silent Auction.
Thank you! -
Thanks for asking! We are a small team of Mandy supporters with NO BUDGET.
We welcome any of the following items:
Decorations
Plates
Cups
Napkins
Cutlery
Tablecloths
Serving trays / tongs / utensils
Coolers / Ice buckets
Trash bags
Paper towels / cleaning supplies
Signage materials (sharpies, tape, easels, frames for auction items)
CLICK HERE to donate party supplies.
Thanks!!!
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Can’t attend? …Attending but want to help Mandy immediately?
CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOWEvery dollar is appreciated!
Thank you!!!Mandy is currently looking for UX Researcher and/or Designer roles in Chicago or remote in the USA.
Is your company hiring UX Researchers or Designers??? …Best friend is in UX and would be a good connection for Mandy? …Have another job you think Mandy would be a great fit for?
HIT YA GIRL UP!
Email: Mandy@MandyCorrado.com
or
CLICK HERE to go to Mandy’s LinkedIn profile to connect her with anyone you know in UX or to recommend her for roles.
Any connection or recommendation is appreciated!
Thanks!!! -
50% of ticket sales and 100% of the Silent Auction and GoFundMe donations will go directly to Mandy.
WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES:
Funds raised here will go directly to Mandy’s cancer recovery fund to help cover the ongoing expenses that can stack up fast, including:
Medical bills and treatment-related costs
Recovery needs and follow-up care (including physical therapy, scans, and ongoing doctor's appointments)
Household expenses impacted by time away from work
Essential living costs during unemployment (rent, health insurance, groceries, etc)
Every donation, no matter the size, helps reduce the financial strain and gives Mandy more room to focus on healing.
CLICK HERE to donate. Thank you!
THANK YOU to our sponsors!
THANK YOU to The Neo-Futurists!!!
To the Neo-Futurist Ensemble, Staff, and Board:
THANK YOU for generously donating use of the space and 50% of ticket sales the night of this show. Your support is very appreciated!!!
For more information about The Neo-Futurists, head over to: https://neofuturists.org/
