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Charity / Community Event _ 2024
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5/18/24 – Join the Lew Blond 5K – Where Every Step Makes a Difference!
Join Us for the 2024 Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk!
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 Location: Maple School, 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL
Event Highlights:
5K Run: Lace up your sneakers and tackle the scenic 5K route, starting at 8am.
1 Mile Run: A shorter option for those who prefer a brisk mile, beginning at 9 am.
Little Lew 50-Yard Dash: Calling all little sprinters (ages 6 and under)! Dash your way to the finish line at 9:30 am.
Smile Mile: Capture your race-day smiles at Mile 2, sponsored by Dentistry For Kids, Ltd. Our photographer will snap your victorious moments and share them on the Lew Blond Run’s Instagram.
Why Run? The Lew Blond Memorial 5K honors the memory of Lew Blond, an exceptional Maple School teacher who dedicated his life to the applied arts. His impact on students, colleagues, and parents remains cherished. Proceeds from this event benefit ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research through the Les Turner ALS Foundation, fund high school scholarships at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South High Schools, and support special District 30 projects. Let’s run, remember, and make a difference!
Sign up by April 30 to secure your commemorative t-shirt. Volunteers are also welcome to join the cause. Contact Samuel Kurz at [email protected] for more information.
5/18/24 – Rising Lights Project Enchanted Garden Gala
Rising Lights Project is a registered 501(3)(c).Their goal is to encourage, educate, and empower so that people from all areas of our communities neighbors to political leaders, business owners, and more can clearly see the ability in disability and create new opportunities to keep those with disability engaged and connected.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18th. Dinner, Dancing, Stories of Impact, and much more!
Social Distortion and Bad Religion Saturday, May 18th at The Salt Shed SOLD OUT so snatch your tickets to their JUST ADDED show at Riviera Theatre Monday, May 20th!
Join Q101 for The premier STAIR CLIMBING event in Chicago
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Chicago Fight For Air Climb! This event is designed for every type of climber, from beginners to competitive climbers.
How you climb is up to you: race to the top or take it at your own speed.
Where you’ll be climbing The Chicago Fight For Air Climb is returning to Soldier Field, featuring one-of-a-kind views and the best set of stairs this side of Lake Michigan. Soldier Field is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie.
Space on the stairs is limited, so save your spot and register today.
