The American Cancer Society Relay For Life Greater Waukegan/Far North Shore is less than three months away and celebrating its 16th year in Waukegan. The Dream Team has been part of the local Relay For Life since its inception and continues the fight through volunteering and fundraising.
The Dream Team hosted its third annual Chili Cook-Off last month at 17 North in downtown Waukegan and is hosting a fundraiser daily through March 29 at George’s Gyro, 2122 Grand Ave., Waukegan.
“We appreciate being able to hold fundraisers at local, independent businesses,” said Marty Biondi, Dream Team captain.
Steve Demos, owner of George’s Gyro, has supported the local Relay For Life for four years. He was the an onsite food vendor at the event two years; donated gift certificates for prizes last year; and this year, he is opening up his restaurant for fundraising, pledging 15 percent of receipts when people turn in a coupon.
“Every person who comes on Wednesday March 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. will receive a small gift bag and will be entered into a door prize drawing, taking place every 15 minutes. In addition, $5 Grab Bags and $10 Luminaria bags are available for purchase.
The Dream Team, comprised of volunteers from local communities, has held different fundraising events over the years, raising a cumulative total of approximately $180,000. The money raised goes toward cancer research, education and early prevention programs.
This year’s Relay for Life event of Greater Waukegan/Far North Shorewill be held June 20 at Bevier Park, 2255 W. Yorkhouse Road, Waukegan
Information about the Relay For Life Greater Waukegan/Far North Shore is available at http://www.relayforlife.org/WaukeganIL, or by contacting Sarah Kwak at [email protected] or (847) 317-0025.
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