Articles filed under Volunteering
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Arlington Heights hospice volunteer celebrates lives well-livedNov 22, 2018 5:00 am - Since she began volunteering as a hospice caretaker in 2006, Mary McArthur of Arlington Heights has been there for dozens of patients in their final months and days. Tak...
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Tips for caregivers of people with Alzheimer'sNov 19, 2018 10:00 pm - November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer's Association is recognizing and honoring the more than 15 ...
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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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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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Local blood bank to support Northern Illinois Food Bank through donations Nov. 19-25Nov 14, 2018 10:00 pm - Blood and food are two of life's most important components. No two organizations know that more than Vitalant, formerly LifeSource, and the Northern Illinois Food Bank....
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Join in Green Friday Restoration Day with McHenry County Conservation DistrictNov 14, 2018 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 23, McHenry County C...
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Lutheran churches in the suburbs mobilize to help hurricane victims in FloridaNov 14, 2018 5:00 am - The golden retriever comfort dogs trained by volunteers with Lutheran Church Charities in Northbrook are on the road again. This time they're headed to Panama City in F...
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Elgin Area Chamber to honor volunteers at luncheonNov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - In the spirit of the season, the Elgin Area Chamber will give thanks to five local volunteers at its annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tue...
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Korean War veteran called 'Pops' finds renewed purpose at Midwest Veterans ClosetNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - In his 82 years, Russ McCann claims he never had a nickname. But the Korean War veteran says "Pops" is fine with him. That handle was bestowed by Carrie Price, store man...
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Arlington Heights advocate for those with cerebral palsy has diedNov 09, 2018 12:00 am - After Jim Moser's grandson, Ben Gancayco, spent four years going from northwest suburban Crystal Lake to southwest suburban Countryside to obtain intensive treatment for...