Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Fred Fest in Port Barrington raises money for forest preservesJul 28, 2015 1:00 am - The third annual Fred Fest music festival will take place from 1 p.m. until dusk on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Fox River Preserve and Marina, 28500 W. Robert Road in Port...
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Walk for PKD fights genetic kidney diseaseJul 27, 2015 6:00 am - The PKD Foundation represents hope for those affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD), one of the most common, life-threatening genetic diseases. The annual Walk for ...
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Who serves the best chicken wings in the 'burbs?Jul 27, 2015 5:30 am - A Schaumburg restaurant was declared the king of wings Sunday, taking home the big prize in the 15th Annual Wingfest and Bags Tournament in Schaumburg. The event, which ...
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Offer to donate kidney leads to PKD diagnosisJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - My name is Amy Manelli. I was born and raised in Northbrook and currently live on the North Side of Chicago with my husband and our two daughters, Quinn and Nicole. I f...
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Fighting disease brings community togetherJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - Ten years ago, my dad was given the best gift imaginable - a new kidney. This gift was given to our family by Kris Bodendick, a family friend who gave so much without as...
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Volunteer spreads word about kidney donationsJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - My name is Candi Zitzka. I'm 27 and live in Downers Grove. In 2012, I donated my kidney to my uncle who suffered from PKD. The reason I decided to become a donor was bec...
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Elmhurst family keeps on fighting diseaseJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - My name is Salvatore (Sonny) Raguso. I live in Elmhurst and I have polycystic kidney disease (PKD). When I was about 5 years old, my father became very ill, and he was ...
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District 214 creates education foundation, alumni councilJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is launching an education foundation and alumni advisory council this fall in its continuing efforts to increase community en...
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Persistence pays off for walk's co-coordinatorJul 27, 2015 1:00 am - Theresa Raguso is fired up about the Chicago Walk for PKD, rallying her team and raising money to support research and awareness. Since 2008, the team she named Sal's Pa...
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Why We Walk: Evelyn Saldana, ElginJul 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Get Your Rear in Gear is something I became involved with through a good friend who was part of the committee for the Elgin event. She asked if I wanted to join the 5K,...