Local foundation to host 'Raising Hope Dinner' Feb. 10
The Colette A. Miles Foundation is sponsoring its fourth annual "Raising Hope Dinner" on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Riverside Receptions in Geneva.
All proceeds of the dinner go directly toward helping people that have been diagnosed with cancer.
"Many people have specific needs and requests while fighting this life altering disease," stated Irene Eby, foundation president.
The St. Charles-based nonprofit organization provides nontraditional support for cancer patients throughout Fox Valley.
"Our volunteers have walked dogs, mowed lawns, shoveled driveways, and watched children. But it doesn't end there. We've purchased iPads for the Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine in Geneva and donated funds for children and teens to receive counseling at LivingWell Cancer Resource Center," states Eby.
The foundation also supports Fox Valley Food For Health in delivering chef-prepared, cancer fighting meals to patients and their families.
The vision for the foundation was inspired by Colette A. Miles, who lost her battle to cancer in 2011. Her resilient spirit lives on through the people she loved and through The Colette A. Miles Foundation. This charity was started by those very same friends and family that supported her throughout her battle with cancer, devoted to helping cancer patients with daily tasks that most take for granted. The Colette A. Miles Foundation continues to make a huge impact in the lives of cancer patients throughout the Fox Valley community. The foundation works hard to support every patient, as they believe no one should have to fight cancer alone.
Irene and her amazing board of directors and volunteers have created a powerful movement that impacts people's lives through simple, yet nontraditional ways. The charity is proud of the many lives it has changed, however, they seek to expand their reach to even more lives needing their help.
Visit TCAMF.org to nominate a cancer patient that may need services.
Since funds for the foundation are raised through events such as the annual Raising Hope Dinner Raffle and Fox Valley Marathon, it provides help for cancer patients completely free of charge.
Tickets for the "Raising Hope" dinner raffle can be purchased for $125 per ticket which includes, steak dinner, open bar, wine at table and a chance to win $5,000.
If you cannot attend the event, donations can be made in support of the organization at TCAMF.org.
Friends and family are encouraged to complete the nomination form on the website to nominate a recipient.
For information, contact Irene Eby at (847) 909-1480.