Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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From lemonade stand to $1 million radiothon, Algonquin girl, 9, battles cancerSep 26, 2016 1:00 am - A year ago, it was all about Bella: Family and friends raised $19,000 by running a lemonade stand for the Algonquin girl battling cancer. Today, it's all about giving b...
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Elgin Riverside Club names 2016 Man of the YearSep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elgin Riverside Club recently announced its 2016 Man of the Year winner - Larry Wetzel. Wetzel has been an active member of the Elgin Riverside Club for the past 20...
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Hanover Township Foundation to host golf outingSep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The Hanover Township Foundation will host its third annual golf outing fundraiser at Bartlett Hills Golf Course, 800 W. Oneida, in Bartlett, on Sunday, Oct. 2. Proceeds ...
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PREP Hockey Club hosts Pink at the RinkSep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - PREP Hockey is a combined high school club which is made up of players from Prospect, Rolling Meadows and Elk Grove high schools. Pink at the Rink is an annual event he...
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Breast cancer walk on Oct. 16 at CantignySep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Area residents can help raise money for breast cancer research and to support those facing the disease during the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against...
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Shelter, Inc. to host annual Charity BallSep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - Shelter, Inc. will host its 29th Anniversary Charity Ball Friday, Nov. 18, at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg. Regina Waldroup, NBC 5 Chicago reporter, will return for her ...
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Bartlett VFW Auxiliary donates for Smiles for VeteransSep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The Auxiliary to Bartlett Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11018 recently contributed $100 toward the most worthy cause, Smiles for Veterans. This program enables veteran...
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Join 5K Run for Mental Health to benefit NAMI Oct. 1Sep 25, 2016 11:00 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness Kane-south, DeKalb & Kendall Counties would like to invite all ages to join the 2016 NAMI 5K Run for Mental Health on Saturday, O...
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Constable: Cafe serves up help after waitress' son has near-fatal brain hemorrhageSep 25, 2016 7:00 am - A popular waitress at Jelly Cafe in Mount Prospect, Rosie Rodriguez was handling the Friday lunch rush on Sept. 9 when she got a phone call that merely hinted at the lif...
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Alzheimer's walk in Busse Woods laden with emotion for family, caregiversSep 24, 2016 1:00 am - Bob Obregon of Palatine was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at the tender age of 56. For 10 years his wife, Theresa, cared for him. Every day. His family has particip...