Come to a red-carpet screening of “Decoding Annie Parker,” and help support hereditary breast and ovarian cancer research. What: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), Annie Parker and director Steve Bernstein are hosting the “Decoding Annie Parker” event in Chicago to educate about the importance of knowing your family medical history and speaking to […]
With a simple donation, you can make a difference. Help a disabled vet compete this summer when you support Evanston American Legion Post 42’s efforts to cover travel expenses for those competing at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Tampa, Florida. What: Donations help send a multi-sport team of wheelchair-bound area veterans, including many getting care at […]
Give people with developmental disabilities the power and freedom to creatively express themselves through art, music and performance. What: The Arts of Life is an organization comprised of artists with and without disabilities who develop a culture of creativity in order to realize their full potential. This summer, they hope to raise $15,000 through their […]
Run or walk in the 14th annual Race Against Hate to support the Evanston YWCA’s mission of racial equality and violence prevention. This event draws more than 4,000 participants from all over the Chicago area. There will be on-field refreshments and fun for the whole family! What: Sign up to walk or run a 5K, […]
What’s the first thing you say to someone when they tell you that they have been diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness? If you don’t know what to say, or feel like you sometimes say the wrong thing, you are not alone. Until now, there haven’t been many rulebooks for social situations like these. […]
Make your weekend workout worthwhile by supporting the kids of Northwestern Settlement at the first annual For Kids 5K. What: Don’t miss this 5K run/walk through Winnetka benefitting the kids of Northwestern Settlement, a charity that nurtures, educates and inspires families in Chicago’s West Town community. After the race, stick around for the finisher’s party with […]
Getting an education is hard enough work—having to avoid violence to do it is another thing altogether. The Iraqi Student Project (ISP) is an organization based at Loyola University that aims to help Iraqi students go to college—with the goal being to return to Iraq and contribute to the rebuilding of their country. Like any […]
Lace up your running shoes with Equestrian Connection for their Annual Trail Races. What: Sign up to run either a 5K, 10K, 10-mile or 13-mile race, and support their services for those with disabilities, emotional illness and paralysis. After crossing the finish line, you won’t want to miss the post-race party. Burgers, hotdogs and fresh […]
Help at-risk youth become successful members of society by attending the “Building Teams, Building Dreams” BUILD Annual Dinner. Despite the violence on Chicago’s streets, BUILD works to ensure that our youth will survive, flourish and achieve their dreams. What: An interactive celebration with youth who, through BUILD’s game-changing programs, are moving from despair to hope, from […]
Support care for terminally ill patients in need by attending Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter’s “Care Affair,” the organization’s annual fundraising gala. Organized by the Service Board of Midwest CareCenter, this celebratory event will feature entertainment from City Lights Orchestra, great food, live and silent auctions and awards. The night will include a special presentation […]
