Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Much more fun than a flea dip: Dog Days of Summer in Libertyville all about man's best friendJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - The 11th annual Dog Days of Summer opened Friday afternoon at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville, with the dogs having fun frolicking in the water and staying cool in th...
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Cancer walk receiving 'birthday donations' that follow 'Jeopardy' star's leadJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - A somber yet celebratory walk to help cure an often-deadly cancer is receiving a trendy type of donation, following the lead of a recent TV star - Naperville native and ...
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Midwestern University medical students earn Schweitzer FellowshipJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Two Midwestern University students have been selected for the nationally-recognized Schweitzer Fellowship, a program for graduate students who aspire to become lifelong ...
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Glen Ellyn Woman's Club awards scholarships to Glenbard South and West gradsJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Beginning their 125th year as a philanthropic organization, the Glen Ellyn Woman's Club has provided two scholarships for the 2019 graduating classes of Glenbard South a...
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National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to host 34th annual Gift of Life Gala Oct. 24Jul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is planning its 34th annual "Gift of Life Gala." Proceeds go toward its mission to improve the health and well-being of those ...
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Cary-Grove graduate launches Peace Corps Partnership Project to alleviate water insecurity of Nepali rural villageJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Olivia Richter, a Class of 2013 Cary-Grove graduate, departed in April 2018 to serve as a volunteer in the Peace Corps Nepal Food Security Project. She is working with ...
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Simon Youth Foundation awards two scholarships to local studentsJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Simon, a global leader in retail real estate ownership, is proud to support Simon Youth Foundation in its efforts to increase educational opportunities for students of a...
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ICNA Relief collecting school supplies for local needy childrenJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Did you know that 1 in 5 kids in the U.S. lives in poverty? That means buying a backpack and school supplies will be low on the priority list for these families. This i...
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Lisle veteran hopes for state's first all-female 'honor flight'Jul 11, 2019 5:30 am - Veteran Virginia "Ginny" Narsete has an ambitious goal: help organize the first all-female veteran "honor flight" from Illinois to the nation's capital. Back in her day,...
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Fox Lake car dealership to host BBQ to benefit USOJul 11, 2019 1:00 am - A Fox Lake car dealership is hosting a BBQ event Saturday to raise money for the USO of Illinois. The event, called BBQ for the Troops, will be at Ray Chevrolet, 23 N. ...