News and updates
Foundation Grant: Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Holdings Foundation awards a grant to Colleen Cares!
Smile.Amazon.Com - July Prime Days
Amazon donates to Colleen Cares when you shop at Smile.Amazon.com. We are sad to say that Amazon discontinued Smile.Amazon.com on Feb 20, 2023.
Father’s Day Video
Michael is a fun-loving dad and his 'Bubba', Colleen, was extra special. Enjoy this collection of Dad-Daughter (and family) photos covering 27 years of precious memories.
Colleen Gleason Community Spirit Award
A lovely evening was made extra special by the presentation of the Colleen Gleason Community Spirit Award to Erika Kowall
Donate Life
April is Donate Life month! A reminder to think about and share your own wishes.
Valentines for a cause
Help spread encouragement to children in need with valentine notes! We love you and so do these children!
2021 GOALS ACHIEVED
A successful year because of your generosity! Thank you again. Here’s all the goodness that was achieved.
Toy Drive For Lurie Children’s Hospital
Help spread some cheer with a toy or gift card. Smiles and feelings of being cared for really do help healing.
Successful Fundraising for Colleen’s Beloved Red Shoe Society
Our fun at this event helps raise funds for services offered by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicago to help families be near their hospitalized children. This is hosted by the Red Shoe Society and supported by Colleen Cares.
Colleen’s Birthday Gift - Colleen Cares Contributes to Donate Life
Colleen Cares Org supports organ donation and contributes to Donate Life for Colleen’s birthday.
Junior League of Chicago Receives Colleen Cares Donation
The Colleen Cares donation will help with community projects in the areas of healthy lifestyles, human trafficking, adult life skills and education in the arts. If you know Colleen, then you can imagine how happy she’d be!
Lurie Children’s Receives Colleen Cares Donation
A wonderful way to help children through pediatric heart transplants, research, and education. A Window of Hope memorial plaque will be placed at Lurie Children’s Hospital to honor Colleen.