Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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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...
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18th Brain Tumor WalkApr 24, 2016 1:00 am - The 18th Vernon Hills Brain Tumor Walk is set for Saturday, May 7, at Century Park in Vernon Hills. Check-in and registration will open at 8:30 a.m., with the 2-mile wal...
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Martial art students celebrate Earth Day in ElginApr 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Students and their families from Kyuki-Do Martial Arts of Elgin celebrated Earth Day by volunteering at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center on Saturday, April 23. Roughly 35 v...
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Wonderdog Walk benefits Normal MomentsApr 23, 2016 11:00 am - When Patricia Fragen's daughter, Melissa, was fighting metastatic osteosarcoma, Fragen was desperate to have more time to spend with her. Time to talk, to laugh, to cry,...
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Streamwood students, volunteers pitch in for annual Comcast Cares DayApr 23, 2016 1:00 am - Streamwood High School got a facelift Saturday, as more than 300 students and volunteers took part in the school's third annual Comcast Cares Day. Some set to work sprea...