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The Nicolette Bellos 6th Blood Drive!

Please help the Bellos family. If you participate in the blood drive, Jean Marie Salon will offer you 20% off any service as a way of saying "thank you"! Just bring in proof at the time of your service. You can also help spread the word. Together we can all do our part.

Hi, I’m Nicolette Bellos. I am attending my second year at Joliet Junior College. I was taken seriously ill on December 1, 2006. I have been in remission from the autoimmune disease called Vasculitis since February 2008. On March 17, 2008, I was honored to receive a living donor kidney. I am currently fighting PTLD, Post Transplant Lymphproliferative Disease and under going chemotherapy. Throughout my challenges, I have needed numerous blood transfusions & plasmapheresis to help my body fight and recover. I am very grateful to UIC’s blood bank. It is my desire to pay back the University of Illinois Medical Center’s Blood Bank for the numerous units I used. I’m asking for your help by marking your calendar for May 7, 2011. It takes 15 minutes to donate.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nicolette Bellos

The Bellos family invites you to take part in
their 6th blood drive honoring
Nicolette and her Journey of Life
Saturday, May 7th, 2011, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Dr. David Taylor - Chiropractic Care Center
Lichtenwalter Building, 350 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

Appointments by request 815-741-9550
All donations go to the University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago
to replenish their blood bank.
Thank you for your continual support!

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BE A WATER WARRIOR In honor of Earth Day, Aveda has set aside a whole month to love, celebrate and raise monies to protect the Earth and its peoples. We've raised over $18 million since 1999. Over the last 4 years $12 million of the funds supported clean water projects at home and around the world. You're a big part of that success and have helped us touch the lives of tens of thousands of families worldwide.
In four years you've helped us:

Protect or improve 550,000 people's access to clean water;
Support 16,000 women in becoming activists for clean water in their communities;
Enable 275 communities to take action against toxic industrial pollution and hundreds of other projects,
And much more! Thank you!

But there is still more to do! Sadly, every 21 seconds a child dies from lack of access to clean water. So Be A Water Warrior, and help us change that! Here's How:

EARTH MONTH CANDLE –
Buy the Limited-Edition Light the Way Candle*- 100% of purchase price helps protect clean water*
*Supporting Global Greengrants water-related projects.

DONATE AT THE SALON-

Donate $1 at the salon by filling out a waterdrop and you will be entered to win a great AVEDA gift!

PARAFFIN, SENSORY JOURNEY OR NAILS POLISHED-

Opt to have one of these services performed for $10 and 100% of the purchase price will be donated to help clean water. You can have it done while you are processing!

MAKE A DONATION (NORTH AMERICA ONLY)
Donate on line, or create your own Donation Page to share with your family and friends, and support your local clean water partner. http://www.avedaearthmonth.org/

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CANCER BENEFIT FOR JIM MUTZ

Join us on January 22, 2011 3PM to 12AM

(In support of our stylist Angel Mutz)

For those of you who do not know Jim, he has been a resident of this area for 47 years. He attended Chaney Monge and Lockport Township High School. Jim has been in the Laborers Union, Local 75, for the past 25 years. He is currently, or previously has been, a member of the Croatian Culture Club, Ravens Club, and Illini Powerboaters Racing Team. He is known for his craftsmanship in his custom paint jobs, superior skills building ...engines, and meticulous work done on every vehicle that enters his garage. These are not only his talents, but also his passions. Recently, Jim was diagnosed with stage IV Barrett’s Esophageal Cancer and has been undergoing Chemotherapy. Unfortunately, he has reached the point in his illness that prevents him from working. His insurance will not cover all of the treatments recommended by his doctor, resulting in him being unable to receive the appropriate care to undertake this challenge. With your help and generosity, Jim will be able to get the proper treatment needed and therefore, truly focus on fighting this difficult battle. Jim is surrounded with love and support of his wife, Tracey, and 4 daughters; Laurenn, Tina, Tammy, and Angel, along with many other family and friends. However, their support can only take him so far, that’s why we are asking for your contribution during this tough time.

Donations are $15.00 a person and will include food catered by Papa Joe’s of New Lenox and entertainment by

John Churnovic and Friends at 3pm,
Chicago Blues Angels at 5pm, and
Audiomatic at 9pm

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Donations for silent auction and raffles would greatly be appreciated. Cash Donations can be made at any First Midwest Band to the JIm Mutz Benefit. For more information please contact the following:

Tickets: Joey (815) 919-3130 or Angel (815) 791-7635 Raffle/Silent Auction donations: Angel (815) 791-7635

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A Fundraiser Benefiting Shady Oaks Cerebral Palsy Camp

Come out and help us support!!

Held at Eagle Rock Community Church
14367 W. 159th St., Homer Glen

Great Shopping…
¨ Over 60 handcrafters & artisans
¨ Unique, affordable gifts for the fall & holiday season

Friday, October 22nd · Ladies’ Night
¨ 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
¨ $5.00 Admission
¨ Night of fun includes appetizers, desserts, door prizes & raffle baskets
¨ Spa services provided by Jean Marie Salon. Including mini-manicures, facials, cosmetic makeovers & massages
¨ Plus tons of shopping & jewelry making lessons!

Saturday, October 23rd · Family Day
¨ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
¨ FREE ADMISSION
¨ Kids’ arts & craft room & story time
¨ Raffle baskets & concessions

· Contact Kathy at KathyB@WeNetwork.com or (815) 955-7394 for more information

¨ Shady Oaks Camp is a 501c, non-profit organization, that creates outstanding camp experiences that enrich the lives mentally & physically disabled campers.

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Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Cut-A-Thon 2010

100% of the net proceeds from this event will be donated to Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure in honor of Angel's family - many of whom have been personally affected by this terrible disease & continue to fight every day.

Please help us to raise money - all event attendees will enjoy food, beverages, music and camaraderie! Plus we will have our recycled breast cancer awareness bracelets, our giving tree and lots of other ways to show your support for breast cancer awareness!!


How can you participate?

Attend the event and receive signature & special spa services! Just use the registration button below to indicate the service you would like to receive and you will be contacted via e-mail or cell phone text with your scheduled service time. Please remember to come early & stay after to participate in all Cut-A-Thon 2010 activities!!

Attend the event and bid on silent auction items &/or take a chance on a variety of raffle items!