Articles filed under Volunteering
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Des Plaines volunteers bring Thanksgiving to needy, elderlyNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - Des Plaines Community Foundation, local businesses serve Thanksgiving meals to needy, elderly
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Elgin woman goes from survivor to warrior against cancerNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - After losing both her parents to cancer and being a breast cancer survivor herself, Jennifer Fox has dedicated her time to helping others afflicted by this disease. The ...
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Pianist tries to 'humanize' hospital experienceNov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva has a nice, light-filled two-story lobby at its main entrance. But the space, with one wall lit up, is pretty imposing, a...
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Nominations now being accepted for the Outstanding Young Persons of IllinoisNov 23, 2018 10:00 pm - The Illinois Jaycees is currently accepting nominations for 2019 class of The Outstanding Young Persons. Each year, the awards program recognizes up to 10 individuals be...
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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...