Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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North Aurora man's T-shirt spells out need for kidney donationNov 14, 2019 5:00 am - Printed on Clyde Alho's T-shirt is a simple plea, "I need a kidney." Below that is his phone number. Every day, he hopes someone will call. Alho, of North Aurora, was di...
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People helping people: Believe Project returns for sixth yearNov 14, 2019 12:00 am - “Believe” is a simple word, but it means so much. And at this time of year, during this season of caring, it means even more. Do we believe in each other? Do we believe ...
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American Cancer Society's sixth annual Taste of Hope raises over $600,000Nov 13, 2019 10:00 pm - The American Cancer Society's 2019 Taste of Hope grossed more than $600,000 to impact the lives of those affected by cancer. The sixth annual tasting event was organize...
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Aurora Children's Dental Service to host Santa Fun Fest Nov. 30 in MontgomeryNov 13, 2019 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 30, Aurora Children's Dental Service is bringing the North Pole to Illinois for their "Santa Fun Fest," featuring games, a craft, a scavenger hunt, 50/...
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An evening of holiday music Dec. 6 to support people with disabilitiesNov 13, 2019 10:00 pm - Trinity Services Inc. welcomes all to attend its sixth annual dinner and concert gala, "An Evening of Holiday Music," at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Butterfield Country Cl...
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Book Angels returns to Anderson's shopsNov 13, 2019 10:00 pm - This time of year finds holiday elves hard at work making the season bright. But at Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville, Downers Grove and La Grange, the work is being a...
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Fans are the winners at Windy City Bulls home openerNov 13, 2019 10:00 pm - They went to a basketball game and a party broke out. Well before the first slam dunk and well after the final horn, thousands filling seats at Sears Centre Arena in Hof...
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Jay Stream School teachers join in McTeacher's Night in BloomingdaleNov 13, 2019 10:00 pm - Students from Jay Stream Middle School in Carol Stream gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to help raise money for the eighth-grade boat trip on Lake Mi...
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Perfect Home Services to host 'Thanks for Giving' Nov. 16 to benefit local rescue animalsNov 12, 2019 10:00 pm - As the temperatures get colder, animal rescues work hard to gather supplies for as many animals in need as possible. It's the perfect time to adopt a new furry family me...
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Buffalo Creek Brewing to Host 'Pints for a Purpose' - A St. Nicholas Day FundraiserNov 12, 2019 10:00 pm - Buffalo Creek Brewing in historic downtown Long Grove is getting into the holiday spirit this December by hosting its first major charity fundraiser on St. Nicholas Day....