09/07/2025
Sunday-September 7, 2025.
🌹💙 Thank You from Blue Cap! 💙🌹
The 17th Annual Rose Walk 2025 was an incredible day – and it wouldn't have been possible without the AMAZING community who supports us!
Each year we proudly walk in honor of Rose Fanucce, a longtime Blue Cap employee whose dedication continues to inspire us. Our gratitude extends to the Fanucce Family for joining us to celebrate Rose’s legacy.
Special thanks to our Event Sponsor, Old National Bank, and the Blue Cap Family & Friends Association for championing this event year after year. We are grateful to City of Blue Island Illinois Clerk Raeann Cantelo-Zylman and Mayor Fred Bilotto for walking with us –special thank you to Mayor Bilotto for sharing his family’s history with Blue Cap and kicking things off at the starting line!
We also extend heartfelt appreciation to the many families and community partners who sponsored refreshments, kids’ activities, registration, the starting and finish lines, and raffles and baked goods:
Refreshments: The Family of Sharon Beck, The Guse Family, Adam House “A Realtor Named House” (331-207-9092), The Kosmala Family, The Thies Family
Kids’ Fun Area: The Curry Family, The Guse Family, The Hill Family, The Lambur Family, The Michaels Family, The Smith Family
Registration: The Family of Sharon Beck, Roy Carlton, The Guse Family
Starting Line: The Aguirre Family, Roy Carlton, The Dillon Family, The Ray Frigo Family, The Guse Family
Finish Line: The Kyle Family, The Guse Family
Raffles: The Sullivan Family
We also thank our Friend of Blue Cap Sponsors: Darren & Michele Arndt, Roy Carlton, and Judy Lakich — and everyone who purchased raffle tickets, donated, shared our posts or volunteered to make this day possible.
💙 This year’s Rose Walk ensures next year’s Blue Cap Games will be full of smiles.
Your steps beside Blue Cap continue to grow into opportunities and joy for those we serve.
Rose Walk 2025 you were amazing!!!
Thank you!
