Local restaurant helps woman battling cancer

Good News Notes: “Don Sol Mexican Restaurant is hosting a fundraiser for a local woman battling cancer. Marion resident, Krista Tacderas, was diagnosed with Stage 2B breast cancer in March. ‘Everything was just kind of first rolling out, so my family was able to go with me to my first appointment with my breast surgeon…but…

Team Chip presents $50,000 check to Lend A Hand Up

Good News Notes: “One group is continuing their tradition of giving back to honor their late friend. Team chip has come together every year since 2011 to host a benefit for Maynard “Chip” Johnson who was battling colon cancer.” View the whole story here: https://www.kvrr.com/2020/06/17/team-chip-presents-50000-check-to-lend-a-hand-up/

Habitat for Humanity sets donation record at February Freeze

Good News Notes: “The annual February Freeze, a fundraiser for the Eastern Shore of Virginia Habitat for Humanity, broke a revenue record on Saturday, raising $146,000 to help eliminate substandard housing on the Eastern Shore.  The event included 78 dippers and nine teams that took donations to hit the frigid Chesapeake Bay waters off the…

Clinton-Dix giving back to Chicago community

Good News Notes: “Clinton-Dix, who has scored the Bears’ only defensive touchdown so far this season, hosted his first fundraising event in the Chicago area Monday night at Dave & Buster’s in Vernon Hills. “An Evening of Fun & Games with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix” supported the Ha Ha’s HERO Foundation. “ “Attendees enjoyed a night…