MiniChefz Nutrition Group February 4, 2015 To all those that love cooking and believe in the importance of health, there’s an exciting new group in Chicago called MiniChefz! Led by a driven core of Northwestern alumni, MiniChefz looks to educate...
The Main Event: Catholic Charities Hosts First Annual Charity Boxing Match February 2, 2015 Put up your gloves at The Main Event, the first ever charity-boxing match sponsored by The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago! Join us from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, February 6th, at the Drury Lane...
Be Healthful: A One Day All Inclusive Health & Wellness Extravaganza September 1, 2014 Ready to feel refreshed, balanced & reconnected to YOU? Want to be pampered & inspired by some of the most renowned and exclusive health & wellness experts around? Then you need to join us at Chicago’s newest concept, The Be Healthful Retreat. This all-inclusive, all-day open house event is presented by BalancedBabe.com, Healthful, and co-hosted by In Good Taste Magazine. Thirty percent of ticket sales will be donated to a Chicago non-profit with global reach, Charity4Life. Sponsors and partners include Whole Foods Market, Karyn's Raw, Door-to-Door Organics, and a host of other health/wellness leaders and businesses in Chicago.
I Am Who I Am Foundation for Down Syndrome August 23, 2014 Hi, I am Holly Simon and the mother of 5 kids. When my 5th child was born here in Chicago everyone in the delivery room noticed that Nate had Down Syndrome. Unfortunately the usual CONGRATULATIONS were not heard. The doctors and nurses all said that they were sorry to my husband and I. Can you imagine? The fears? The horror? "Sorry" must mean he was dying.
The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival presented by MasterCard Returns this Summer 2014 August 19, 2014 The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival™ presented by MasterCard will return to North Michigan Avenue August 22 through September 1, 2014. This is a 10-day celebration that will fuse fashion, food, and Fitness in Chicago’s popular shopping district along Michigan Avenue.
Being Charitable in Your 20’s with Cruise Chicago for a Cause August 9, 2014 For the past few years I have been involved with Susan G. Komen 3 Day Event (a 60 mile walk spanning over 3 days). Since 2008 our team has raised over $75,000 towards the cause. I thought, hey, I’m doing my part, right? But, breast cancer just scratches the surface. On top of illnesses and disease, our nation, even our city of Chicago, faces serious issues with bullying and cruelty, poverty, gangs, unclean water, sex trafficking, the woes in this world are incredible and like most 20-somethings, actually, like most middle-class Americans, these causes were not affecting me.
Chicago Fire Soccer Club 4th Annual White Party July 26, 2014 On August 7th, the Chicago Fire Soccer Club is hosting the fourth annual White Party at the MCA Warehouse. Named one of the Chicago Tribune’s top parties of 2013, this marquee event will feature a premium open bar, food from top Chicago restaurants including Rockit Bar & Grill, a live DJ, appearances by Chicago Fire players and more! Guests are encouraged to dress in their best white attire and get ready for a unique event that they surely won’t forget.
Vote Now and Help Feed Underserved Communities in Chicago Food Deserts June 17, 2014 As part of the Communities with Drive, Top Box Foods is one of 25 finalists with a chance to win a $50,000 grant from ZipCar.
Listen to What’s Good This Week on the Weekly Show with Jordan! May 31, 2014 Click here to hear Rockit Ranch CEO Billy Dec‘s inside scoop on the best fundraising and charity events with Jordan on his latest Saturday weekly segment called “What’s Good with Billy Dec” on 103.5 Kiss FM!
Team Fox Professionals of Chicago Present Party Like a Fox! May 30, 2014 Great Scott! Join guest blogger and Team Fox Professionals of Chicago chair Sam Bettis at their Party Like A Fox Gala Friday, June 6th to raise funds for Parkinson's Disease research!