THOSE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
*Plainfield High School English teacher Kate Olmsted raised $30,000 for the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists by organizing a 5K walk and run Sept. 2 at Centennial Park in Orland Park. The event was held in honor of Kate’s daughter, Erin, who was killed by a drunken driver 10 years ago. Erin was a high school senior and captain of the school’s gymnastics team. A portion of the funds raised also went to the Erin E. Olmsted Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to female athletes in their senior year of high school to help them pay for college.
VOLUNTEERS
*Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors. Drivers will visit 10 seniors a week in Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Homewood. Distribution of meals takes less than three hours. Interested parties with their own vehicles available between 10 a.m. and noon weekdays should call Carol O’Brien at 708-684-4150 or 708-684-5258.
*The Jewish United Fund’s Tikkun Olam Volunteer literacy project is looking for people who want to help children. The project connects volunteer tutors with students who need assistance with reading. Volunteers work with children in person or via the Internet. No teaching or tutoring experience is needed, but all volunteers must attend one training session. Call 312-357-4762 or see www.juf.org/tov for more information.
FUNDRAISERS
*The Crestwood Fire Department is looking for sponsors for its 10th annual Family Health and Fun Fair on Oct. 6. Contributions are requested from local businesses in the form of monetary donations and prizes for raffles. All proceeds raised at the fair will pay for firefighting, training and communications equipment. Interested parties should call Christine Zangara at 708-597-5452 or 708-743-5224.
*Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children’s Hospital will hold their “Calling All Angels” fashion show at 6 p.m. Oct. 10 in Lexington House Banquet Hall, 7717 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills. There will be a cash bar, dinner, a fashion show, a grand raffle and a silent auction. The featured entertainer will be singing impressionist Frank Pisani. The cost is $45. All proceeds will benefit the new Ronald McDonald House. Call 708-684-5252.
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