Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Midwest Optimism Walk to raise funds to help people with Parkinson's to live to the fullestAug 29, 2019 11:00 pm - The American Parkinson's Disease Association Midwest Chapter will host the APDA Midwest Optimism Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Naperville VFW Hall, 908 Jacks...
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Fox Valley Hands of Hope seeks volunteersAug 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Hands of Hope, a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is in need of volunteers...
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9th annual 5K Dog Walk & Fun Run to benefit Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Sept. 8Aug 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Teal, the color representing ovarian cancer awareness, will adorn nearly 200 supporters and dogs during the ninth annual 5K Dog Walk & Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept....
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Barrington man pulled from water just short of finish in Nantucket-to-Martha's Vineyard swimAug 28, 2019 1:00 am - Barrington resident was attempting to set record as he raised money for ALS research
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Twilight Shuffle 5K in Libertyville canceled; poor transition to new event leader citedAug 28, 2019 1:00 am - Hundreds of runners will be detoured this weekend as the popular Twilight Shuffle 5K in downtown Libertyville goes on hiatus. Scheduling and logistic issues derailed the...
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Jazz & Jokes fundraiser in Lake ForestAug 28, 2019 1:00 am - Bravo Waukegan, a Lake Forest-based nonprofit organization supporting music education in Waukegan Unit District 60 schools, will host its Jazz & Jokes friend-raiser Oct....
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How we got the story: Freedom & Dignity Festival's cancellationAug 28, 2019 1:00 am - The abrupt cancellation of the Freedom and Dignity Music Festival scheduled for Aug. 10 at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium clearly required more activity at the Daily Herald ...
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Aurora church to host monthly Clothes Closet Sept. 7Aug 27, 2019 11:00 pm - St. John United Church of Christ, 309 Fifth St. in Aurora, will hold its monthly Community Clothes Closet from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 7. The public is invited. A...
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Where are they now? Columnist checks in with sewing ministry, authorAug 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Sometimes we don't realize the power of print. Last year, I did a story about Susan Cox-Hall of North Aurora and Sewing for Smiles. This ministry helps girls around the...
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Ascension Lutheran Church, Niles, to host Octoberfest Fundraiser for 2yo Palatine Girl Oct 12Aug 27, 2019 11:00 pm - Ascension Lutheran Church, Niles, to host Octoberfest fundraiser for 2-tear-old Palatine girl Matthew Gunia On October 12th, 2019, Ascension Lutheran Church is holding a...