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Remember that every person counts, every dollar counts, every voice counts.
Fund Raising Ideas |
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We need your help.
With you , we can begin to make a difference.
Donate old electronics through Recycling for Charities.
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are some fundraising ideas: |
| *Garage Sale |
| *Bake Sales or Bakeless Bake Sales |
| *Gift Wrapping-Valentines Day, Mother's Day, Father's
Day, the holidays |
| *Dinners-see if a restaurant will on an off night, donate
a portion of the total bill of all the people you can gather that
evening, to the foundation |
| *Car Wash |
| *Garage Sale |
| *Donation Containers |
| *Pajama Day or Blue Jeans Days have people pay $5.00
to be able to wear these to donate to the charity (if kids, $1.00) |
| *Karaoke Night |
| *Monopoly Tournament-charge a fee for admission/possibly
obtain business supporters |
| *Scrabble Contest |
| *Face Painting-usually $2.00 face |
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| Remember, to do nothing because
we cannot do everything, helps no one. Every dollar counts. |
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| *Share your ARDS story or that of your loved one |
| *Support someone in crisis |
| *Educate others about ARDS |
| *Gather petition signatures |
| *Write a letter to your representatives in Washington |
| *Distribute ARDS brochures |
| Remember that every
person counts, every dollar counts, every voice counts. |
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 The time is now for everyone in the ARDS Foundation to do something to make a difference. We have compiled some ideas to help facilitate your effort. Many people cannot volunteer or attend events in the Chicago area, but there are many ways that individuals or small groups of people can do something.
Now is the time to do something. The choice is yours regarding how proactive to be in this battle against ARDS, be it loudly, or quietly. But if ARDS has touched you, your family
or your friends, then do something in this fight.
The ARDS Foundation will do what we can to help you. Anyone who puts together a local event and wants to promote it, please use our  . After the event is over, we will post your information and photo on this special page.
4th Annual Poker Tournament held this Feb. in memory of our Dad Normand Provencal. He passed away 9/1/05 after battling ARDS for a month. we had a great time and were happy with it's success in raising $1655.00 for the ARDS Foundation. Here are a couple of pictures of the event. It was a good time for a good cause!
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| On Saturday, March 21, 2009 (Saturday) Lily was joined with friends at Jump n Style in Glenview IL selling ARDS and fashion tags for $10 as well as other ARDS items for a donation; Debbie, owner, graciously allowed us a place to set up and not only did she offer a disount that day but also gave an additional discount to anyone who donated! |
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We were joined in the shop by balloon artists and a temporary tattoo artist (tat4u.com)! We had a blast and the added bonus was Lily and friends helped to raise awareness for a syndrome that is too little know but touches too many, and also raised almost $300.00 for the Kid's Kare Project.
Necklaces can still be purchased online! Order one today!
 Also, Tattoo You Corp, located at 299 Ridge Road, Highland Park, Ill 60035 was in the store during the middle of the day and offering temporary tattoos for kids of all ages!
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 ARDS Foundation exhibit at RHA's Eileen and Paula attend the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago's Catch Your Breath Health Conference Catch Your Breath: Women and Lung Health Conference on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Maggiano’s in downtown Chicago.
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Hats off to Marybeth
On August 9th, 2008, Paula Blonski hosted a fundraiser downtown at the Hard Rock Café featuring the band, The Hat Guys. August 8th marked the 10th year anniversary of the passing of her sister, Marybeth to ARDS. The event was a great success, bringing in over $1,000 for the ARDS Foundation. Everyone in attendance had a great time, and Paula and her family hope to make this an annual event.
 
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Please Join us On August 9th, The Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown Chicago will be hosting a fundraiser for the ARDS Foundation called "Hats off to Marybeth". Wristbands are being sold for $20 per person, and that will get you discounted drinks (beer), and free Appetizers!
A great band will be playing called The Hat Guys. The band will be going on at 10:00 pm. We will also be holding a raffle that night. Wristbands must be purchased ahead of time, and ALL proceeds will benefit the ARDS Foundation. |
| Working together the old fashioned way... |
Members of ARDS Foundation work together in June to stuff envelopes and get the word out about this year's Hike for Lung Health. Our great volunteers have all been affected by ARDS in one way or another and all have graciously volunteered their time.
You also can Make A Difference by Joining us for the Hike for Lung Health. Find out more here
As you can see, there are jobs for all volunteers, young and old. Make today the day you decide to do something to make a difference in the fight against acute respiratory distress syndrome. |
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The Paul H. Marek Memorial Concert |
Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.
The Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew
West 86th St. and West End Ave.
New York City
The Paul H. Marek concert was held last night in New York. It was a
beautiful concert planned by Dan and Ann Marek to honor the memory of their
son, Paul who passed away from ARDS in August of 2007. Paula attended the
event, and was asked to speak in the beginning of the night.
The night was filled with heartfelt stories, and amazing music. The
orchastral played, while the chorus sang. Dan Marek was a member of the
chorus.
 The concert ended with great applause, as the entire audiance knew they were
there to make a difference, as all proceeds are going to fund much needed
research for ARDS. The concert was recorded, and we are working on a cd that will be available in the near future.
Suggested Contribution $25
Please Make Checks Payable to the ARDS* Foundation
Read More About This Benefit
Click Here to Order the Paul Marek Concert CD |
| Recognition Night for Hike for Lung Health Award |
 In October, 2007, ARDS Foundation President Eileen Rubin Zacharias receives the " Recognition NIght -Hike for Lung Health Award" from the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (RHAMC) |
SAVE THIS DATE! Sunday, September 21, 2008 Join the ARDS Community for HIKE FOR LUNG HEALTH |
 This year, ARDS Foundation is participating in an extraordinary event that joins many organizations together fighting lung disease.
Together we will walk to fight lung disease, which is moving up as the third highest killer of Americans.
As a supporter and member of the ARDS Community:
- We will walk to fight ARDS
- Raise funds for education, research and support of those who face the devestating diagnosis that strikes over 150,000 Americans each year, killing half of them. More Info
Please join us at the exciting event! Join our group... |
Catch your Breath Conference |
Eileen Zacharias, President of ARDS Foundation, and Bobbie Rubin, Director, attend the American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago's third 'Catch Your Breath' Conference.
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| Shop and support ARDS Foundation! |
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If you shop online, why not try shopping at igive.com where a percentage of your shopping dollars will go to ARDS Foundation. Check out their site... they have loads of wonderful stores listed on the site:
What do you do?
First, on the right hand side of the page, there is a place to 'Join Now'
Put your email address in and click on the link.
That will take you to another page where you can put in your charity to donate to... if you put in ARDS, and click search, ARDS Foundation will come up. (You do not have to put our site in)
Then click on ARDS Foundation and fill out the member information section and the member agreement, click on SUBMIT and then, shop as usual!
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ARDS Foundation
3100 Dundee Road, Suite 402
Northbrook, IL 60062
PH: 312-749-7047
Eileen
Rubin Zacharias, President
Paula Blonski, Vice President
The ARDS Foundation
All donations are tax deductible in the amount allowed by the law. The ARDS Foundation is a federal 501(c)(3) organization.
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