Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Pingree Grove girl urgently needs a matching donor, because she has plans for lifeNov 17, 2018 4:00 am - Lavinia Santos is a bubbly 6-year-old who loves dancing, Walt Disney World and coloring her hair pink. She also has a rare, life-threatening autoimmune disease that affe...
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Jingle all the way: Wheaton race raises money for Arthritis FoundationNov 17, 2018 12:00 am - Many a running shoe was adorned with jingle bells Saturday at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Run at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. Runners also sported red-and-white socks...
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Enchanted Backpack brings bounty of supplies to Gavin Central schoolNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - Students at Gavin Central Elementary School in Ingleside are unpacking a special delivery of needed supplies. Two large vans filled with winter coats, hats, classroom ne...
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Round Lake Library to host blood driveNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - The Round Lake Area Public Library is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. To set up an appointment to give, visit the Red ...
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'Evening in Wonderland' gala signals Shelter Inc.'s new energyNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - Shelter Inc. in Arlington Heights has been caring for abused and neglected children for more than 40 years, but it seems the organization's services are needed now more ...
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Barrington duo team up for blood drive, bone marrow registryNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - Although separated by 10 years, Carter Bailey and Max Lewis are on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and the National Bone Marrow Regis...
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Fundraiser at Chipotle in LincolnshireNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - Stevenson High School's String Parents Association will host a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Chipotle, 950 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Menton "Stevenson stri...
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Help Fox Valley Hands of Hope raise $14,788 on Giving Tuesday Nov. 27Nov 15, 2018 10:00 pm - On Nov. 27, Fox Valley Hands of Hope will celebrate Giving Tuesday by asking donors to fundraise for their 2019 family support programs - Herbie's Friends and Grief Take...
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Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley sets $90,000 goal for Giving Tuesday Nov. 27Nov 15, 2018 10:00 pm - Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley turns uncertainty into possibility for infants and children with developmental delays and disabilities. Each week, more than 1,000 child...
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Water Street Studios leads campaign to support arts in the Fox Valley on Giving Tuesday Nov. 27Nov 15, 2018 10:00 pm - Water Street Studios in Batavia invited more than 30 arts-related individuals, organizations and funders in the Fox Valley area to participate in a video campaign to sup...