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Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 25 Years of Freedom and Reform. Experience the fight to free innocent people through spoken word, live music, presentation of our Defender of the Innocent Award and recognition of the many freed and exonerated individuals who will be in attendance. 

Your attendance supports our work to free innocent people, educate the public, policymakers and law enforcement about wrongful convictions, and change the system to protect innocent people. 

Cost

$150 per person

Sponsorships available and include reserved table seating (select when you register)

Can’t attend but want to support this critical work?

Event Details

WHEN

Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT

WHERE

Crowne Plaza Springfield

3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL, 62703

PLANNER

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Please do not register using a P-Card. If you are registering on behalf of a University of Illinois unit, please contact creed21@uis.edu to process your registration.