Check this page weekly for updates on our special events for the public, as well as local donor registrations and education programs taking place throughout Illinois.
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July Events
3- 6 Thur. – Sun. Donor Registration Station/Special Event
Lisle Eyes to the Skies
Lisle – Volunteers needed!
Fireworks. Hot Air Balloons. Entertainment. Carnival Rides and the opportunity to register to save lives! Community members will have an opportunity to register their decision to become an organ/tissue donor at our registration table from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on the 3 rd and 4 th and from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. on the 5 th and 6 th. To volunteer for any time, contact Veronica Moreno at vmoreno@giftofhope.org or 630/758-2726.
4 Fri. Special Event
Glen Ellyn 4 th of July Parade
Glen Ellyn – Volunteers needed!
Calling all recipients, donor families, advocates for donation and those waiting for the gift of hope…Join Secretary of State Jesse White and the Jesse White Tumblers at the Glen Ellyn parade. Community members will have an opportunity to register their decision to become an organ/tissue donor at our registration walk as part of the parade from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. To volunteer, contact Veronica Moreno at vmoreno@giftofhope.org or 630/758-2726.
4 Fri. Special Event
Lisle 4 th of July Parade
Lisle– Volunteers needed!
Calling all recipients, donor families, advocates for donation and those waiting for the gift of hope…Community members will have an opportunity to register their decision to become an organ/tissue donor at our registration walk as part of the parade from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. To volunteer, contact Veronica Moreno at vmoreno@giftofhope.org or 630/758-2726.
6-11 Sun. – Fri. Special Event
Kidney Camp at YMCA Camp Duncan
Ingleside
For one week, the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois makes it possible for children ages 7-15 with chronic kidney disease, on dialysis or living with kidney transplants to experience the freedom, fun and independence of a traditional summer camp – free of charge! For more information, please contact Nancy LePain at nlepain@nkfi.org or 312/321-1500 x232.
11-13 Fri. – Sun. Donor Registration Station
Batavia ’s Quilt and Textile Show
Batavia– Volunteers needed!
For the first time Gift of Hope’s Donor Family Quilt will be on show at the Batavia ’s Quilt and Textile Show. Community members will have an opportunity to register their decision to become an organ/tissue donor at our registration table from Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. , Sat. and Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. To volunteer, contact Veronica at vmoreno@giftofhope.org or 630/758-2726.
28 Mon. Special Event
4th Annual Middle Market Open TM Golf Tournament – Olympia Fields Country Club
Benefiting the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois
Olympia Fields
Don’t miss your chance to participate in what has quickly become a premier charity golf event in the Chicago community! For details and online registration go to www.middlemarketopen.com
