Fail Club w/Speaker Christine Bare-Kemper, VP of Philanthropy for Center for Prevention of Abuse
Schedule
Wed Jul 15 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
201 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602 | Peoria, IL
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Join us for Fail Club with Special Guest Speaker Christine Bare-Kemper, VP of Philanthropy for Center for Prevention of AbuseThe in-person meet-up takes place in the Main Lobby of Distillery Labs. Register for this FREE gathering here.
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Christine Bare-Kemper is the Vice President of Philanthropy at the Center for Prevention of Abuse, where she leads strategic fundraising initiatives to advance the organization’s mission and expand its impact. With a proven record of success in development, Christine is skilled at cultivating meaningful relationships and securing resources that sustain essential programs and services.
Deeply committed to creating a safer, more compassionate community, Christine’s passion for philanthropy is closely aligned with the Center’s mission to protect and support those in need. She has been recognized for her leadership and dedication to education, including being named Illinois Central College Alumnus of the Decade in 2017. A graduate of Bradley University, Christine and her husband have raised their blended family of five children in Peoria, where her personal and professional life is deeply rooted.
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Fail Club: Celebrating Lessons from the Unexpected
On the 3rd Wednesday monthly, Distillery Labs hosts this unique gathering highlighting how every setback paves the way to a greater comeback. We provide an open setting focused on learning from professionals willing to share how their mishaps, unexpected detours, and outright failures have led to valuable new wins.
Speakers offer their insights for the Club speaking/presenting for a bit then taking questions after. There is also time for everyone to share their stories or current challenge for which they're seeking guidance. Complimentary beverages are provided by Distillery Labs, and all are encouraged to hear and share first-hand experiences connecting with others who value resilience and innovation.
Learn: Hear first-hand stories from individuals who turned their setbacks into setups for success.
Network: Connect with a community that values resilience, innovation, and growth.
Grow: Embrace the journey of entrepreneurship and self-development, bumps and all.
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Distillery Labs
201 SW Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61602
DistilleryLabs.org
(Parking may be found at metered street spots on SW Adams and Fulton Streets as well as parking garages on SW Adams and neighboring streets.)
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