Kim Becker
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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
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Caring in Action: Comfort for Critters knits together love of crafting, animalsFeb 18, 2021 5:00 am - A few years ago, Linda Kastiel Kozlowski of Glen Ellyn was at the DuPage County Animal Shelter to adopt a kitten. She was thrilled to pick out her new pet, but something...
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Raising hope: Annual Cal's Angels gala helps families of pediatric cancer patientsFeb 09, 2021 5:00 am - In June 2005, Cal Sutter of South Elgin was a 12-year-old Little League All-Star. Then life changed when he was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Cal lost his b...
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How Camp Out From Cancer care packages give kids a break from dealing with diseaseNov 20, 2020 5:00 am - In June 2011, Isaac Parris was just finishing up kindergarten and looking forward to a summer of fun. But then the headaches started. Isaac's mom, April Schippers, said ...
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Fundraiser brings artists together with those touched by cancerNov 10, 2020 5:00 am - Cancer can touch off a deep mix of emotions - fear, despair, love, hope. Art can set off those same feelings just by looking at color, forms, content. Put the two toget...