2013
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
2013 Healthy Lung Expo
Friday, May 3, 2013. 8am – 4pm. Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL. The Healthy Lung Expo is a program designed for patients and professionals to learn more about the latest trends, resources and research surrounding COPD, Asthma and Lung Cancer. Speakers from a variety of fields will present current medical based research on topics that have the most impact on those whose lives are touched by these conditions. MORE INFORMATION & REGISTER
Bark in the park 19th annual 5k Run/Walk
Satureday, May 4, 2013. Montrose Harbor, Chicago. 7am – 12pm (Run begins at 9am/Walk 9:15am). The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago’s oldest and largest, private, open-admission humane society. Participants will enjoy dog obstacle course, Denise Zak, Pet Psychic, pet massages, dog tattoos, nail clipping spa, souvenir photo booth, product samples from our sponsors, free snacks, random raffle, 50/50 cash raffle and more! Click here for more information.
Pink Roses Event
Sunday, May 13, 2013. Vintage Lounge, 1449 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60607. Francesca’s Fancy Flop is having a high-end fundraising event for breastcancer.org. For any questions about the even please contact francescasflops@yahoo.com or call (646)397-FLOP.
Join Maggie Callanan in Understanding Unique & Symbolic Language Near the End of Life
Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Sherman Hospital, 1425 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60213 from noon-1:30 p.m. Maggie Callanan, a celebrated author will be performing a presentation focused on how we can empower individuals during their last chapter of life. This presentation will also provide coping strategies for those involved with these individuals nearing the end of their lives. Seating is limited, so make sure to register by May 15. For more information visit http://www.journeycare.org/news/understanding-unique-symbolic-language-near-end-of-life/ or call (224)770-2493
Join Maggie Callanan in Understanding Unique & Symbolic Language Near the End of Life
Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The Moorings of Arlington Heights, 811 East Central Road, IL, 60005. Maggie Callanan an author and world renowned speaker unpacks symbolic language, and strategies on how we can empower individuals nearing the end of their lives. She also will be discussing coping strategies for those who support these individuals who are going through that tough time. Seating is limited, so make sure to register by May 15. For more information visit http://www.journeycare.org/news/understanding-unique-symbolic-language-near-end-of-life/ or call (224)770-2493
Join Maggie Callanan in Understanding Unique & Symbolic Language Near the End of Life
Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Hawthorn Lakes, 10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, 60061, IL. Join Maggie Callanan in this moving presentation involving symbolic language, and strategies for those nearing the end of their lives. Her focus will be on finding ways to empower individuals going through the last chapter of their life. She will also be sure to provide strategies for those supporting these individuals during this tough time as she knows this is hard for them to deal with as well. Seating is limited, so make sure to register by May 15. For more information visit http://www.journeycare.org/news/understanding-unique-symbolic-language-near-end-of-life/ or call (224)770-2493
Free Fitness Classes and Health Screenings for Senior Citizens
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013. Highland Park Nursing Home and Rehab Center, 50 Pleasant Avenue in Highwood Hill, 60040, IL from 1-4 p.m. The nursing home and rehab center is celebrating national senior health and fitness day! They will be providing complimentary health screenings for diabetes, glucose, blood pressure, vision, and hearing. For those who are looking to have a good time a variety of 20 minute fitness classes will be provided, including ballet! for more information visit their website http://www.hpnrc.com/
JUNE
Health, Hope & Heroes – 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, June 9, 2013. Loyola Outpatient Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL. 7am – 10:45am. The Health, Hope & Heroes 5K Run Walk is a family-friendly event to benefit the Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital at Loyola University Medical Center. Whether you want to run or walk, volunteer or make a gift, you can make a difference by celebrating health, inspiring hope and becoming a hero for our youngest patients today. Click here for more information & registration.
PAWS Chicago’s Zoetis Run for Their Lives
Sunday, June 9, 2013. Montrose Harbor (Montrose Ave and Simonds Dr). Run/Walk start at 9:00 am. Registration opens at 7:30 am. 8K Run and 4K Pet Friendly Walk. Adult beverages, pet stunt and costume contest, canine agility course, free samples from vendors and more. Participants may register in advance at www.runfortheirlives@pawsevents.org for $35. Individuals are encouraged to join and fundraise as an individual or start a team with friends and family.
JULY
Saturday, July 13, 2013. The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E Superior St. Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) will host the CTCA REVIEW, a continuing medical education symposium featuring some of the nation’s preeminent researchers and clinicians in the fields of hematology and oncology. CTCA REVIEW registration is free for hematology, oncology and nurse fellows. The registration fee for other physicians is $150, and $75 for other attendees, including naturopathic providers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists and chiropractors. To register for the symposium, or for additional information, visit http://www.ctcareviewcme.org.
20th Annual Duck Race & Pool party to Support the Programs of JourneyCare for Children
Saturday, July 27, 2013. The Event will be taking place in McHenry Country at Woodstock Waterworks from 4-7 p.m. Join JourneyCare in the only event throughout the year that specifically helps fundraise funds for their pediatric programs. Adopt a duck and watch it race down the slides, and even if you don’t win you can swim, eat, and do other activities for free. It’s a great day out for the family and benefits the largest pediatric hospice and palliative care program in Illinois. For more information on the event visit: http://www.hospiceduckrace.com/
AUGUST
20th Annual Duck Race & Pool Party to Support the Programs of JourneyCare for Children
Saturday, August 10, 2013. The event will be taking place in Barrington at AquaLusion in Langendorf Park from 4-7 p.m. Join JourneyCare in celebrating 20 years of duck competition! Adopt a duck, or multiple ducks and watch them race down the slides. Swimming, food, and games will also be available for everyone to enjoy. This event benefits JourneyCare for Children, which is a pediatric hospice and palliative care program. These Duck Races are the only fundraiser of the year that funds the pediatric programs specifically. This fundraiser gives JourneyCare the opportunity to provide each child with the care they need, even if the family does not have the funds to do so. To learn more information and adopt your own duck visit http://www.hospiceduckrace.com/
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