2021 GOALS ACHIEVED
Jan 10, 2022
Happy New Year! The Colleen Cares Organization is pleased to say, with help from our supporters, all of our 2021 Goals were accomplished and more:
Hosted a memorial celebration of life honoring Colleen Marie Gleason on June 27, 2021
Established the Colleen Cares Organization as a public charity
Raised funds for the Lurie Children’s Heart Center to secure a ‘Window of Hope’ tribute in Colleen’s name
Volunteered at the inaugural Ronald McDonald House Summer Camp Colleen (Chicago) on August 5, 2021
Supported Red Shoe Society through meal sponsorship, volunteerism, and participation in their 3rd annual Par-Tee at Top Golf on October 17, 2021
Raised and distributed over $65,000 for Colleen’s favorite charities, among them Donate Life, American Junior League of Chicago, Red Shoe Society supporting Ronald McDonald House, and Lurie Children’s Hospital
Fulfilled $2,000 in wishlist items for Lurie Children’s Hospital’s Holiday Toy Drive in December, which included gifts of American Girl dolls, Legos, action hero figures, and colored pencil sets
Meet Kendall
Kendall’s adorable smile and deep brown eyes remind us of Colleen. The butterfly wings represent her free spirit and Colleen always loved just the right amount of sparkle.
We are sure the little girls who received one are loving their new doll!
Because of you, we have continued the philanthropic mission of Colleen Marie Gleason (1992-2020), to always lend a helping hand and think of others’ needs with a special focus on pediatric heart transplants, research, and education.
With you, we have improved the community and helped children through donations to charities that were meaningful to Colleen. Thank you!
Times Square NYC, August 2020
In the US, Times Square is one of the celebrated locations to ring in the new year. Here is Colleen’s picture promoting the annual Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids’ cancer.
We are hopeful for your continued support in achieving our 2022 goals.
Because of you, patients and families experiencing
medical crises are being supported in many meaningful ways.
