News and updates
Official 501(c)(3) — Colleen’s Dream Come True
It’s official - Colleen Cares Organization is a 501c3 public charity!
Meals From The Heart/Continuing Colleen’s Contributions to Red Shoe Society
The Gleason family brings Potbelly meals to treat families staying at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in downtown Chicago next to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital.
Continuing Colleen’s Red Shoe Society Philanthropy
The Gleason family become honorary members of Ronald McDonald House (RMH)/Red Shoe Society (RSS) Volunteering Committee.
Valentines at Colleen’s Request
Help spread encouragement to children in need with a valentine note!
Honoring Colleen’s Heart Donors
We are forever grateful for the enormous selflessness of others who made the gift of organ donation so that we could share life with Colleen a little longer.
Following Colleen's Footsteps with Lurie Children's Hospital Toy Drive
Gifts of toys always bring smiles to both the children receiving them and the adults generously donating them.
Colleen on Ronald McDonald House Parade Float
Vibrant and sparkling describe both Colleen and Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. A memory Colleen appreciated!
Colleen as Mrs. Claus for Ronald McDonald House Families
Remembering Mrs. Claus bringing Colleen smiles as a child and then her dressing up as Mrs. Claus many years later to pay it forward for other children.