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Kindness Begins with Me Virtual 5K

Sat November 13, 2021 Virtual, IL 083151170 US

Kindness Begins with Me Virtual 5K

Donation Goal: $5,000

Event Proceeds

The proceeds of this year’s Kindness Begins With Me 5K event will go to a loyal community supporter and dear friend to LES Live Every Second and Lester, Charles Sheng. This year we have chosen Charles because he is a living example of what the LES mission is all about.  “Eating right, knowing your numbers and even knowing how your family history can impact your health is a great start....the importance of listening to your body and knowing that when something is not right - you gotta get checked.”

Charles, has been dealing with unexpected medical issues and is anticipated to continue to for the next couple of months. The doctors have ruled out a more serious/life threatening diagnosis and predict a full recovery, but it will take some time. 

A Cut Above. Charles opened the barbershop as a place of business and it has evolved as a local haven for friends and family to get their hair cut, talk sports and recent events but also foster cross generational relationships within the community. A Cut Above Barbershop has been a staple within the community for the past 24 years. Through the years this shop has evolved consistent with its clientele-from a local hangout to a community foundation for all. Despite this prognosis, he is still attempting to work minimal hours in order to cover his ongoing medical bills, prescriptions, and otherwise financial survival.

We have chosen Charles to be the recipient of this year's KBWM5K proceeds because we truly love Charles and love what he does for the community. Together, we can help Charles by letting him know that he doesn't have to go at it alone. It is engrained in Charles's character to show up for others so there is no question he deserves our love and support now. Contributing to this event no matter how big or small will show him just how much we appreciate, love, and care for him, especially during this difficult time. 

Let's also make Charles' story be a testament to how we can make informed choices for ourselves and our well-being. Make your health a priority! 

From there, spread kindness to all by sharing this message!

If you have a charity you would like to consider for the next race, please submit to kindnessbeginswithme5k@gmail.com.Thank you in advance for your support!

Donations & Sponsorship

For donations over $75, we will include logo or name on the back of the shirts each registered participant will receive. All logos can be sent to kindnessbeginswithme5k@gmail.com. For additional information regard sponsorship opportunities, please inquire via email.

 

Top Donors

$2,403 Raised By 45 Donors

$150 on behalf of Suzanne Harris
$100 on behalf of Chris Palomar
$100 on behalf of GnL de las Alas
$100 on behalf of Jay, Rochelle, Chloe & Alyssa Jao
$100 on behalf of Joe and Iris Del Rosario-Bustamante
$100 on behalf of KRISTINE MULINGBAYAN
$100 on behalf of Lee Family
$100 on behalf of Neil Lizaso
$100 on behalf of Niles Township Government
$100 from Anonymous
$80 on behalf of FloHo Gaming
$75 on behalf of Steve Dubs
$75 on behalf of BROWN FAMILY
$75 on behalf of Eddie Pryce
$75 on behalf of Michael Collura
$75 on behalf of RPT
$50 on behalf of Ben S
$50 on behalf of Janelle Jara
$50 on behalf of Jason Jara
$50 on behalf of Jomar Magsino
$50 on behalf of Kim Biederman
$50 on behalf of Krystle Vicencio
$50 on behalf of Neresa Mason
$50 on behalf of Samantha Arceta
$50 on behalf of Sarah Dominguez
$40 from Anonymous
$40 on behalf of Kevin Chang
$40 on behalf of Rico Dadivas
$30 on behalf of Jenn Paracuelles
$25 from Anonymous
$25 on behalf of David Pence
$25 on behalf of Melinda Cacao-Cruz
$20 from Anonymous
$20 from Anonymous
$20 on behalf of Jan Suarez
$20 on behalf of Jennifer Harris
$20 on behalf of Lorena Patino
$20 from Anonymous
$20 from Anonymous
$20 on behalf of Matthew Del Rosario
$15 from Anonymous
$15 on behalf of Justin Lizaso
$15 on behalf of Kara Tamayao
$10 from Anonymous
$8 from Anonymous

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