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Sat, June 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT
LOCATION

Ivy Hill Elementary School
2211 N. Burke Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Because every child is graduating from something, and all children are worth celebrating!

Every child is graduating from something...

  • Meeting therapy goals!
  • Adapting to new experiences!
  • Trying new foods!
  • Making new friends!
  • Mastering potty-training!
  • Moving to a new grade in school! 

 

We cannot wait to celebrate this year's graduates for all their hard work this past year!  At this event, graduates will be showered with special attention for their achievement that includes: 

  • Public acknowledgement of his/her accomplishment
  • Distribution of personalized medals
  • An accommodating cheer squad
  • Professional graduation photo
  • Celebratory treats
  • Interactive, low-structured Family Festival
    • ​​​​Resources for parents & games/prizes for kids
    • High & low energy celebration options
  • Optional commemorative graduation photo frame (NEW!)

 

Reservations for a "Procession Time" are required to keep us organized. This is not a "sit-and-watch" event--it is highly-engaging, active family fun! Our graduation is designed to be a FREE & INTERACTIVE occasion, where families from all around Chicagoland can celebrate together (siblings too--as always!). Sign up your graduate(s), and join in the celebration! "Every child is graduating from something," so let's take the time to feature their accomplishments from this past year! 

 

Registration NotesWhen registering, please look carefully at the different options.  You will be prompted to select if you are registering your child as an individual graduate with C.I.T.Y. of Support (rainbow ribbon) or as part of your clinic's specific Graduating Class (exclusive class color). The list of participating clinics will continue to be updated, and should your clinic decide to participate after you have registered, we can always adjust your information. Check with your clinic to see if they are participating, and encourage them to learn about our sponsorship options if they'd like to get more involved!

 

Local businesses are invited to sponsor the event as well--please invite these community allies to participate!

 

 

Giving Levels


$10 Graduate: Photo Frame

This donation level provides 2 families with "Welcome to our C.I.T.Y." giftbags when they are discharged from the NICU at local hospitals, introducing them to a supportive community as soon as possible.

 

C.I.T.Y. of Support uses all donations to not only support our ongoing initiatives and events. Thank you for helping us celebrate your graduate today and every day.

 

Every graduate who registers for C.I.T.Y. of Support's Graduation Celebration will receive a graduation photo as part of the day's free festivities.  As a token of our appreciation for your contribution, you will receive a customizable photo frame the day of the event.

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$25 Graduate with Honors: Frame with Customization

This donation level provides 5 resources to a local library's "Accessible Support Collection," an extremely unique assortment of therapeutic books, tools, and toys sponsored by C.I.T.Y. of Support that are not otherwise readily available for public exploration.

 

C.I.T.Y. of Support uses all donations to not only support our ongoing initiatives and events. Thank you for helping us celebrate your graduate today and every day.

 

Every graduate who registers for C.I.T.Y. of Support's Graduation Celebration will receive a graduation photo as part of the day's free festivities.  As a token of our appreciation for your contribution, you will receive a photo frame the day of the event, customized with the graduation year and graduate's name.

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Tickets


Free Graduate Ticket

A separate ticket is required for each graduate being recognized. Once you make this selection, you will be prompted to enter in your graduate's information above to personalize his/her experience!

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Free Guest Ticket

Please indicate how many total family members/friends (non-graduates) will be attending our celebration.  If registering multiple graduates, please only complete this section once (for the 1st graduate you register).

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Free Drive-Thru Graduate Ticket

A separate ticket is required for each graduate being recognized. Once selected, you will be prompted to enter in your graduate's information above to personalize his/her experience!

 

The Drive-Thru Procession will run from 12:00-12:30pm and has been designed specifically for children who may not be able to participate in the traditional, walk-thru Graduation Celebration.  All children, regardless of medical complexity, sensory tolerance, and behavior are welcome to participate in our event, and this registration option keeps these specific situations in mind.

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Donate


Can't join us at the event? You can still support our graduates & our C.I.T.Y. of Support with a donation. All proceeds go straight back to our nonprofit and our commitment to provide meaningful programs & events to families at no cost.

Celebrate in Style!


APPAREL
$25 YOUTH Celebrate DiverC.I.T.Y. T-Shirt

Grey BELLA+CANVAS Unisex Youth Jersey Tee

  • 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
  • Pre-shrunk
  • Retail fit
  • Unisex sizing
  • Side seams
  • Tear away label

Available in S, M, L, XL (select at checkout)

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GENERAL
$25 ADULT Celebrate DiverC.I.T.Y. T-Shirt

Grey BELLA+CANVAS Unisex Adult Jersey Tee

  • 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
  • Pre-shrunk
  • Retail fit
  • Unisex sizing
  • Coverstitched collar and sleeves
  • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
  • Side seams
  • Tear away label

Available in XS, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL (select at checkout)

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Organizer


CITY of Support Beth Deiter hello@cityofsupport.org Arlington Heights, IL 2244097150 http://www.cityofsupport.org
Nonprofit Organization Donations Tax Deductible