Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Cake auction to support Relay For Life in BarringtonMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - This year, Barrington will be holding its 19th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life to support the fight for a cancer-free world starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, J...
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Bundled-up walkers raise money for MS researchMay 01, 2016 1:00 am - More than 1,000 people bundled up Sunday morning for a cold, misty walk outside Cabela's in Hoffman Estates to raise money and awareness for the National Multiple Sclero...
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Barrington 12-year-old teaches first aid in NepalApr 30, 2016 11:00 pm - While many were stirred to action after the devastating Nepali earthquake a year ago, relatively few Americans were inspired to travel halfway across the world to help. ...
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Batavia foundation's charity Fox Trot draws more than 325 participantsApr 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's 16th Annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K Race drew moree than 325 participants of all ages to the Batavia Riverwalk Saturday morning. The d...
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Human Race benefits 72 DuPage charitiesApr 30, 2016 1:00 am - As they lined up Saturday morning, every participant in the DuPage Human Race had one of two goals: run 5K or walk 2K for their favorite cause. But as they crossed the ...
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Family reunion in Kenya leads to Elgin fundraiser for orphansApr 29, 2016 6:00 am - More than a decade ago, Roger Klemm of Elgin learned that his son's soccer coach, Gama Aywa, was a Judson University alum who had immigrated from Kenya. Klemm had no id...
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Oakton students rehab home for Vietnam vet in Sangamon CountyApr 29, 2016 6:00 am - While some college students head for a warm beach this time of year, others roll up their sleeves and grab a hammer. During spring break, the Oakton Community College Ha...
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At 30, Alexian Ball is less Hollywood, still mission-focusedApr 29, 2016 6:00 am - Talk about name dropping. Over the last 30 years, some of the country's biggest entertainers have played the Northwest suburbs to benefit the Alexian Brothers Foundation...
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U-46 schools, churches, mosques collecting shoes for Syrian refugeesApr 29, 2016 1:00 am - Imagine children having to navigate mountainous terrain in winter wearing sandals. It's an image Lisa Haser says she will never forget after seeing firsthand the conditi...
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Community Fellowship volunteers to hand pack 150,000 life-saving mealsApr 28, 2016 11:00 pm - In May, 750 Community Fellowship attendees and West Chicago community members will rally to be a part of the hunger solution through a partnership between Community Fell...