Kim Becker
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Thriving together: Hustle for Health 5K helps Kenneth Young Center serve communityJun 15, 2021 6:00 am - For the last 50 years, Kenneth Young Center in Elk Grove Village has been a helping hand for residents in the Northwest suburbs. Whether it's offering mental health supp...
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Save-A-Pet's Run For the Sun 5K helps fund no-kill shelter's programsJun 10, 2021 6:00 am - Second chances can be hard to come by, especially for an animal of a certain age or temperament. But Save-A-Pet, a no-kill rescue in Grayslake, believes every animal is ...
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No person left behind: How SALUTE, INC. helps military personnel financially, emotionallyMay 19, 2021 6:00 am - There are few greater sacrifices than serving your country. It is a sacrifice that means spending months, or even years, away from family, which can take an emotional an...
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Huntley man to run 115 kilometers to bring awareness to firefighters' suicide statisticMay 12, 2021 6:00 am - There were 115 firefighters/paramedics in the U.S. who died by suicide in 2020. It is a staggering statistic that doesn't get much publicity. But Ryan Mains of Huntley a...
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Wheeling woman embodies Navy motto as she bikes cross country to serve veteransMay 11, 2021 6:00 am - In summer 2016, Tracy Sefcik took part in RAGBRAI, The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Sponsored by The Des Moines Register Media, it is the oldest, l...
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Annual Bob Blazier Run for the Arts raises funds for Raue CenterApr 27, 2021 6:00 am - If you're known for bringing the drama, then you can't just have any old, run-of-the-mill 5K event. After all, jogging shorts are just so blasé, darling. Instead, Raue C...
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Champion of Trees 10K helps fund The Morton Arboretum's scientific missionApr 09, 2021 6:00 am - Ah, nature. It might have been the one bright spot in an otherwise dreary year. Going outside for a walk, hitting the backyard for a change of scenery, or even hitting t...
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Hustle Chicago charity stair climb moves from Hancock building to Soldier FieldApr 06, 2021 6:00 am - A Chicago tradition is going to look a little different in 2021. The Hustle Chicago stair climb, formerly known as Hustle Up the Hancock, will take place Sunday, April ...
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Adaptive Golf Alliance fundraiser helps people with disabilities hit the linksMar 13, 2021 10:00 pm - For many, the warmer weather means it's time to dust off the golf clubs and hit the nearest course. The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance in Westmont aims to make sur...
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Do the Polar Plunge At Home to benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletesMar 02, 2021 5:00 am - Do the Polar Plunge At Home to benefit Special Olympics Illinois athletes