August 2023

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Ben's Limitless Potential

Ben took his first steps when he was 11-months-old, but frequent falls and injuries followed. Gross motor delays were impacting his safety, yet his delays weren’t significant enough to qualify for the state’s Early Intervention services. His pediatrician gave a referral to Easterseals so Ben wouldn’t miss out on support during his early phases of development. Within five months, his strength and stability improved and now he is keeping up with other toddlers.

A gift today helps lift barriers so Ben's family and others have access to the services they need in our new fiscal year.

Whether a child is navigating a mild delay or a complex disability, they shouldn't be limited by their diagnosis, income level or insurance plan. Your support helps ensure children are empowered this summer. Please make a gift by August 31.

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Easterseals News

Care Coordinator Annemarie shares tips for the best start to the school year.

Back to School Tips

Need help finding back to school balance? Our mental health and family services team recently compiled some helpful tips for families to ensure a smoother back to school start. Follow our social pages at @eastersealsdfvr for more helpful insights, news and stories.

View their tips here.

Immense Thanks to our 2023 Supporters

As our fiscal year comes to a close, we want to acknowledge the many partners who make our mission possible through their support.

Foundation Partners

The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee

Andrew & Alice Fischer Charitable Trust

Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation

Comcast Foundation

Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

Community Memorial Foundation

DuPage Foundation

George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities

Harvey & Ethel Daeumer Foundation

Kolschowsky Family Foundation

Jewel-Osco Foundation

Grand Victoria Foundation

Philly Baer Foundation

Seigle Foundation

Topfer Family Foundation

USG Foundation

Community Organizations & Partners

Batavia Mothers Club Foundation

Bloomingdale Lions Club

Duly Health & Care's DMG Charitable Fund

Dundee Township Mental Health Board

Elgin Township

Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare

Hanover Township Mental Health Board

Edward-Elmhurst Community Investment Fund

Hinsdale Junior Women's Club

Hops for Humanity

Lombard Junior Women's Club

Lombard Kiwanis

Milton Township Community Mental Health Board

Naperville Jaycees

Naperville Noon Lion's Club

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

St. Charles Mental Health Board

Rotary Club of Glen Ellyn

Rotary Club of Lombard

United Way of Fox Valley

United Way of Metro Chicago

Knights of Columbus

Villa Park Kiwanis

VFW Auxiliary Post 2801

WorkNet DuPage

Easterseals Events

Group of children in blue shirts on bicycles

Bike for the Kids

Last chance to join the 8th Annual Bike for the Kids on Sunday, August 27th at Festival Park in Elgin! Enjoy a fun morning of riding, family fun entertainment, food and refreshments. All registrations include our adapted bike presentation, kid's ride, music, a beer tent and tacos!

Click here to learn more and register!

Mom and Daughter in Blue with a Thor superhero behind them approaching the finish line.

Run for the Kids

Join our Run for the Kids: Superhero Hustle on September 30, 2023. Plan to attend with your friends or family, start a team, volunteer, or sponsor to support therapy services at Easterseals.

Registration is now open to participate in this 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk for all ages and abilities in Villa Park!

Click here to join the 20th Anniversary Celebration as a participant or volunteer.

Community Events

Painters District Golf Outing Benefiting Easterseals

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley is grateful to be the beneficiary charity for the Painters' District Council #14 in their Annual Golf Outing.

All golfers and friends of Easterseals are welcome to attend on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.

Please click here for the event invite to learn more.

We appreciate all who partner to share our mission at their events.

Inclusive Rosh Hashanah Services for Families on September 16

HUGS (Healthy, Understanding, Growing Space) is a committee which was created at Congregation Beth Shalom ten years ago to increase inclusivity in the special needs community.

HUGS invites you to attend an inclusive Rosh Hashanah service on Saturday, September 16 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 3433 Walters Ave., Northbrook.

To be contacted about future HUGS activities, please click this link. For more information, Contact Tami Rokni or call Congregation Beth Shalom at 847.498.4100.

2nd Annual Jim Ryan Kids Boxing Showcase

Join us at the Jim Ryan Kids Boxing Showcase on September 23 in Lombard and visit our Easterseals booth!

This community event has activities for all ages to enjoy including music, food trucks, dunk tanks, a kids' boxing showcase and much more!

Learn more and register here.

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Phone: 630.620.4433

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