Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Schaumburg honors its invaluable volunteersApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - After soldier Bryan Anderson lost both legs and his left hand to a bomb in Iraq in October 2005, he was overwhelmed by the goodwill of volunteers who physically and fina...
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Schaumburg Boomers ALS charity game May 12Apr 17, 2014 1:01 am - The Schaumburg Boomers will play a charity game against the Les Turner All-Stars at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 12 to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation's battle against Lo...
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Grayslake Middle School students and staff shave heads, raise money to fight cancerApr 17, 2014 1:01 am - About 40 Grayslake Middle School students and 10 staff and community members volunteered to have their heads shaved Thursday to raise money for the St. Baldricks Foundat...
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Bears' Charles Tillman hosting bowling fundraiser in RosemontApr 16, 2014 1:01 am - Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman is hosting a celebrity bowling tournament in Rosemont July 12 to raise funds for his foundation, officials said Wednesday. The C...
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'Cupcakes for Autism' at Conant H.S. April 26Apr 16, 2014 1:01 am - The Autism Society of Illinois is partnering with Conant High School's student clubs for Cupcakes for Autism and Special Olympics, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April...
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Lindenhurst children make spring baskets for less fortunateApr 15, 2014 1:01 am - Young children scurried around the room at the Lindenhurst Early Childhood Center to assemble spring baskets for Easter and Passover in the 11th annual effort to help th...
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Fund for young crash victim:Apr 15, 2014 1:01 am - A fund has been established to assist a 9-year-old Vernon Hills girl who was the only survivor of a March 28 crash in Arizona that killed her parents and 16-year-old bro...
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Volunteers needed for May 4 Walk MS locationsApr 14, 2014 11:00 pm - The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter, is calling all volunteers to lend a helping hand at Walk MS on Sunday, May 4. This year's Walk MS loca...
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Prom dress donations thrill girls from District 214Apr 14, 2014 1:01 am - More than 100 students from Northwest Suburban High School District 214 shopped for their prom dresses and accessories for free this week thanks to donations from the co...
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Mundelein blood drive:Apr 14, 2014 1:01 am - Mundelein residents are invited to participate in the "Everyday Heroes Spring Blood Drive" on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mundelein Fire Station, No...