Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Carol Stream woman to donate kidney, host fundraisers for a strangerFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - Kim Murphy and Ginny Kronsted only knew each other casually from a Carol Stream business networking event. But when Murphy heard Kronsted's daughter needed a kidney, she...
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Bartlett police officers race up stairs for American Lung AssociationFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - A team of Bartlett police officers and their friends and family celebrated Valentine's Day by climbing stairs in the Oakbrook Tower to raise $1,226 for the American Lung...
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Three Foodie 5K fundraiser races plannedFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - The Foodie 5K, presented by Meijer, returns to three unique Chicago-area locations in 2016 in Wheaton, Libertyville and Joliet to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank. F...
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Wanted: 5,000 volunteers to pack 1 million meals for hungry childrenFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - If all goes as planned this weekend, at least 5,000 hairnets and 5,000 pairs of gloves will be pressed into service when volunteers gather to pack a million meals for ma...
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Barrington High students' fundraiser to help needy in GuatemalaFeb 17, 2016 10:00 pm - The 4th annual Hope's In Fashion Show to help people who live in the garbage dump in Guatemala City with housing and medical care will be held from 1:15 to 4 p.m. Sunday...
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North Aurora McDonald's gives back to Jewel Middle SchoolFeb 17, 2016 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Jewel Middle School held a very successful McTeacher's Night at the McDonald's in North Aurora. The restaurant was full of families supporting the s...
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Jr. Chamber International president to speak at Peace Is Possible ForumFeb 17, 2016 10:00 pm - The Illinois Jaycees will host 2016 Junior Chamber International President Pascal Dike Feb. 19-20 in Chicago area. As JCI President, Dike focuses on engaging, motivatin...
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Join in Italian dinner, Stations of the Cross March 11 at St. Catherine of SienaFeb 17, 2016 10:00 pm - In the mood for a delicious Italian dinner and supporting a cause? The St. Catherine of Siena Church Youth Mission Team hosts its fifth annual Italian Dinner on Friday, ...
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Arlington Heights organizations vie for Best Chili in Saturday contestFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Fire Department, Mac's on Slade, JD's BBQ, Eddie's, Cortland's Garage and more will vie for the chili cook-off crown on Sunday, Feb. 21 in the annu...
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Get your tickets now for St. Patrick's Dinner and DanceFeb 16, 2016 10:00 pm - Celebrate all things Irish at the St. Patrick's Dinner and Dance from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the St. Catherine of Siena School gym, 845 W. Main St. in West D...