September 11, 2010

PADS Run/Walk 2010

DuPage PADS Support Center, Wheaton

Join us on Saturday, September 11th at 8am for the PADS Run/Walk!  The CARA-approved courses include 10K and 5K runs and a 3.6K walk. This event appeals to serious runners, casual joggers, and families.  Enjoy music, refreshments and prizes after the race. Pre-registered participants receive a goody bag and t-shirt.

Please visit www.padsrun.org to register or for more information!

November 3, 2010

8th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast

Krasa Center, Benedicitine University, Lisle

Help DuPage PADS kick off their 25th Anniversary year by attending the 8th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast in the Krasa Main Dining Room at Benedictine University in Lisle on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.  This is an inspirational event every year, but this year will be even more special because of our guest speaker Liz Murray.  Her amazing story has been featured as a Lifetime television movie. Read more about her journey below.

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

At 15, Liz Murray finds herself living on the streets after her mentally ill, drug-addicted parents falter in their attemps to keep their family together.  Instead of crumbling, the troubled teen clings to hope and determiniation, and works her way up and out of homelessness - all the way to Harvard University.  This three time Emmy nomintaed film is based on her incredible true story.

Join us to kick off our 25th year, and to hear Liz Murray's story while enjoying a wonderful breakfast!

Please contact Karen Kopf at KKopf@dupagepads.org for more information.

October 17, 2010, 11:30am-5pm

Soup's On!

Tellabs World Headquarters, Naperville

While the name says soup, the Soup’s On! fundraiser offers a full menu to sample from more than twenty of the area’s top restaurants, including decadent desserts!  This fun, family event also offers musical entertainment, a silent auction, and a special children’s play area sponsored by the DuPage Children’s Museum.  DuPage PADS is one of three local charities that benefits from this event.  Visit www.soupsonrotary.com for more information.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise and everyone who supported this great event!

August 1 , 2010, 6:30am-3PM

Carmen DiGiovine 2010 Memorial Ride

Crone Middle School, Naperville

Thank you to everyone who supported this recreational ride for beginners and veteran riders.  Participants biked a 20, 40, 55, 85, or 102 mile route.  Volunteers, Rotary club members, and cyclists alike had a great time all while supporting the programs and services of DuPage PADS. 

Visit www.napervillesunrise.com/Ride for all the info!

Thank you bowlers, Sponsors and volunteers!

8th Annual Bowl-A-Rama

Fox Bowl, Wheaton

Thanks to everyone who bowled for a cause to support the programs and services of DuPage PADS on May 1st!  The 8th Annual Bowl-A-Rama was a great success.  We hope you'll join us next year when again we take to the alleys to STRIKE OUT HOMELESSNESS!

Thank you For Joining Us!

4th Annual Taste of Hope: Chefs Uniting to End Homelessness

Abbington Distinctive Banquets, Glen Ellyn

Leading area chefs and restaurants once again partnered with DuPage PADS to offer a late winter’s feast, highlighting the outstanding dining choices available in DuPage County. Live music, silent and live auctions, and a raffle offered unique travel and entertainment options all while helping support our work to provide housing solutions for people who are homeless in DuPage County.