Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Human Race benefits DuPage Homeownership CenterApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - My family has been participating in the DuPage Human Race for years now, including our two children ages 9 and 13. It's truly a "feel good" day when participants see the...
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Human Race participants support new building for Elmhurst-Yorkfield pantryApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - By Jacki Lawrence Elmhurst I live in the Yorkfield neighborhood, attend Yorkfield Presbyterian Church where the new pantry is built and participate as volunteer preside...
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Riverside Center brings adventure to home schooling boysApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - When I was given the opportunity to participate in the DuPage Human Race (my first) and to coordinate fundraising for Riverside Center for Education, I jumped at the cha...
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Human Race helps adult day center keep seniors activeApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Caring for someone with dementia is a journey both rewarding and challenging. Being of the sandwich generation, caring for children and parents while working is the ulti...
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Inspired volunteer runs Human Race to help Humanitarian Service ProjectApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Traditionally, when I hear the words "run" and "5K," I have a tendency to turn a deaf ear. As anyone who knows me can tell you, I am definitely not a runner. And I'm not...
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Awakenings Project fosters creativity of artists with mental illnessesApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - I'm one of the founders of The Awakenings Project. We're a small but vibrant organization based in Wheaton that teaches, mentors and otherwise supports artists, musician...
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Foundation plans to put race proceeds toward expanding inclusive Sensory Garden PlaygroundApr 25, 2016 1:00 am - Play is one of the most important parts of childhood. It teaches kids how to cooperate, resolve conflicts and have fun together. But not all children have equal access ...
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Two Batavia girls earn Girl Scout Gold AwardsApr 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Girls Scouts of Northern Illinois is pleased to announce that Batavia residents Amanda Rice, 19, and Samantha Walter, 18, will receive their Gold Awards from 4 to 6 p.m....
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The Holmstad says 'thanks' to resident volunteersApr 24, 2016 11:00 pm - As a way to say thank you for logging 15,484 volunteer hours in 2015, Holmstad residents were treated to an Oscar-themed volunteer recognition brunch at the faith-based,...
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Heroes respond to a call at McHenry County Human RaceApr 24, 2016 1:00 am - Several hundred superheroes responded to a call for help Sunday morning at the McHenry County Human Race's "Get Your Hero On" at McHenry County College. Runners and walk...