Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising

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  Rachel’s Walk in Hoffman raises money for needy children May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Rachel's Walk of Love Foundation invites you to join them on Saturday, May 11 for the annual fundraiser, Rachel's Walk of Love, at Thomas Jefferson School, 3805 Winston Drive, Hoffman Estates. The 5K raises money to provide shoes for children in need.
  

   
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  Elgin Lions to hold ALS Tag Days May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  On Saturday, May 11 and 18, volunteers wearing yellow aprons and holding collection canisters will be stationed in front of stores throughout Elgin as part of the Les Turner ALS Foundation's Tag Days drives. Local resident Bill Klawitter is spearheading this effort, with help from his fellow Elgin Lions Club members, in honor of Dan Weiler and in memory of his mother-in-law.
  

   

• LZHS Choir fundraiser: May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Lake Zurich High School Choir hosts a mattress sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school's cafeteria.
  

   
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  Got2Run Saturday in Arlington Hts. raises money for wellness May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
  The second annual "Got2Run ... for Education" run/walk will take place on Saturday, May 18, in Arlington Heights. Organizers are hoping to build on the success of the tremendously popular community event they launched last year. "We think we'll have another great turnout and be able to help a lot of schools," says founder Jeff Chamberlain.
  

   

• Alzheimer’s walk kick off party May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  The public is invited as the Alzheimer’s Association® Greater Illinois Chapter kicks off the 2013 Walk to End Alzheimer’s season from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at the Hotel Indigo, 450 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
  

   
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  Relay For Life schedules Barrington eventsMay 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  Relay of Life for Barrington has a number of events scheduled as part of its quest to raise $400,000 for the American Cancer Society and maintain its ranking as No. 2 in the state in relay programs. The group pointed out that one of two men and one of three women are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and said that 72 cents of every dollar raised goes back to the local communities to help those in need with cancer and to fund a cure for cancer.
  

   

• Bartlett recognizing veterans May 31May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Bartlett Volunteer Fire Association is sponsoring its 5th Annual Veterans Memorial Dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Bartlett Fire Barn, 218 S. Main St., Bartlett.
  

   

• Barrington youth group holds car wash fundraiser May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Community Church of Barrington's Youth Group will hold a car wash fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at bathhaus, at the corner of Northwest Highway and Hillside in Barrington. The cost is whatever each patron wishes to donate toward the group's summer working trip to Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Ky.
  

   
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  Kings Lanes donates $10,000 to Charles Tillman charity May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  As a kickoff to the second Charles Tillman Celebrity Pro BOWler Tournament on Wednesday, June 5, Kings Lanes presented a $10,000 charitable contribution to benefit the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation on Tuesday, April 30.
  

   

• Barrington Tag Days collects record amount for ALS research May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  Nearly 150 volunteers in and around Barrington collected a record $17,270 during the Les Turner Foundation's Tag Days drive Friday and Saturday. This year's effort surpassed last year's local collection of $16,500 to support medical research, patient services and educational activities related to ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
  

   
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  Outgoing St. Viator president feted at school fundraiser May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  St. Viator High School's biggest night of the year, its Night of the Lion gala, turned out to be an emotional tribute for the outgoing president of the school, the Rev. Robert M. Egan, Saint Viator class of 1969. "Mick, you embraced the St. Viator values as a student and you have spent your entire adult life spreading them as a Viatorian," Rev. Corey Brost said.
  

   
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  Alexian Brothers supporters celebrate at Ball de Fleur May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  Supporters of the Alexian Brothers Health System have a lot to celebrate these days. One month after opening their $126 million Alexian Brothers Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Hoffman Estates, more than 500 people gathered Saturday in Chicago to advance the system’s next health initiatives. They gathered at Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton for the 27th annual Ball de Fleur black tie optional event.
  

   

• WACO charity golf outing May 22 in Bloomingdale May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Woodfield Area Children’s Organization’s Charity Golf Classic, “Chipping in for the Kids,” will be held Wednesday, May 22 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Road in Bloomingdale. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the shotgun start will be at 10 a.m.
  

   

• ALS Tag Day fundraiser May 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  On May 11 and 12, volunteers wearing yellow aprons and holding collection canisters will be stationed in front of stores throughout Wauconda and Lake Zurich as part of the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Tag Days drives.
  

   
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  Glen Ellyn woman honors dad by collecting for ALS FoundationMay 3, 2013 12:00 AM
  Glen Ellyn resident Tracey Kreiling lost her dad to ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, in February 2012 — nine months after his diagnosis. She's sharing her family's personal story in the hope it can lead to earlier diagnosis for those who may be affected by ALS. Today, Kreiling and her volunteer crew of 10 will be on the streets of downtown Glen Ellyn collecting donations for the Les Turner ALS Foundation Tag Days drive.
  

   

• Fox Lake fundraiser Sunday May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
  A March of Dimes fundraiser is set for Sunday, May 5, from noon to 5 p.m. at Fox Lake Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd.
  

   

• Time for salad in Exchange Club of Gurnee fundraiser May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
  Exchange Club of Gurnee will host its 25th annual Salad in the Park spring fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Gurnee Park District's Viking Park Dance Hall, 4374 Old Grand Ave.
  

   

• Boomers to support Erin’s Law May 31 May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
  The Schaumburg Boomers baseball team will welcome Schaumburg native and 2012 Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year Erin Merryn to Boomers Stadium on May 31 to raise awareness for her fight against child sexual abuse.
  

   
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  Walk and run for Haitian kids May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
  It's not too late to register for Hope for Haitians, a second-annual 5K Walk /Run for Education, which aims to raise money and awareness for school supplies and uniforms for children in Haiti, through Food for the Poor, a nonprofit organization. The event will be held at 8:30 a.m. May 11 at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva.
  

   

• Tag Days for ALS in Barrington Friday, Saturday May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
  On Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4, nearly 150 volunteers wearing yellow aprons and holding collection cans will be stationed near stores and at intersections throughout Barrington as part of the Les Turner ALS Foundation's Tag Days drive.The effort is being organized in honor of Paul Launer, 47, of Barrington, who was diagnosed with ALS in June 2011.