Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Heroes Like Haley fundraiser helps pediatric cancer patientsJun 27, 2016 11:00 am -
5K run/walk aims to help pediatric cancer patients
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A fight for life compounded by medical billsJun 27, 2016 11:00 am - I am Haley's uncle and watched her grow up to be a fantastic young adult. She was actively involved with helping charities, and one of them happened to be pediatric brai...
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Finding support in coping with infant's diagnosisJun 27, 2016 11:00 am - March 3, 2015, started off as a normal day. We loaded our son into the car and battled through the winter storm to take our 4-month-old baby to the ophthalmologist due t...
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Cary 9-year-old bravely battles leukemiaJun 27, 2016 11:00 am - It's been a little over a year since Brock was officially diagnosed with t-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), and like every other obstacle he has encountered, he ha...
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'You can never prepare yourself for anything like this'Jun 27, 2016 11:00 am - Haley was having headaches for a couple months but we attributed it to stress of graduating, choosing a college and the major life changes she would be facing. Fourth o...
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Sheriff's deputies host fundraiserJun 27, 2016 1:00 am - Editor's note: To clarify a June 28 brief about a charitable card game, the Lake County sheriff's office is not a sponsor of the event. The July 2 fundraiser is host...
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Why two Naperville nonprofits are joining forcesJun 27, 2016 1:00 am - Two well-known Naperville nonprofit groups that help people withstand tough times are soon to be one. Effective July 1, Naperville CARES is combining with Loaves & Fishe...
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Kiwanis Club of Aurora turns 100; celebrates with donation and programsJun 26, 2016 11:00 pm - The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is turning 100 this year. It has been a year of celebration. The City of Aurora has worked with the club to install "Kiwanis 100-year" banners...
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Help an adult learn English with Literacy Volunteers Fox ValleyJun 26, 2016 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to help local adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday...
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Minority Contractors Association to host annual golf outingJun 26, 2016 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 11, the U.S. Minority Contractors Association will hold its second annual golf outing fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Makray Memorial Golf Cour...