Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley

04/30/2026

On Monday, we welcomed our volunteers to Rosemary & Jean’s for a special evening of appreciation and connection.

We’re so grateful for the time, energy, and heart our volunteers give to support our mission. This reception was a chance to celebrate their impact, our Board of Director's leadership, share stories, and strengthen the relationships that make our community so special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We are lucky to have you as part of the Easterseals DuPage and Fox Valley community.

04/29/2026

Join us May 14 at Rieke Interiors in Elgin for the 15th Annual R-Games for Chair-ity from 5:00–9:00 PM!

This fun and competitive event supports Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley’s Positioning & Mobility Clinic, helping provide specialized equipment like wheelchairs, standers, adaptive car seats, and more for children with disabilities.

Ready to play? Winners take home bragging rights and six brand new Eurotech office chairs!

Register at the link in the comments.

04/28/2026

We’re cheering on the Yes We Can Cycling Team as they train for the SBTGRVL race this June! With more riders and a larger fundraising goal this year, their impact continues to grow across our organizations supporting new equipment, staff training, and adapted bikes for kids.
Learn more about their efforts at: https://www.yeswecancycling.org

Saturday night, Yes We Can Cycling was honored at the Gala — and we're still feeling it. Six years ago, Brad Serot had a vision: ride hard, give back, and prove that cycling can be a force for change. What started as a commitment to Easterseals has grown into something none of us could have imagined.

To the riders, the supporters, the donors — this honor belongs to all of you. And we're just getting started. 2026 is our biggest ride yet, and we're riding to reach our $ 3 million goal for Easterseals, , and . Want to be part of it? Link in bio. 🚴‍♂️💙

04/27/2026

Join us this summer for our 8-week Mixed Ages Class for children 0-5 years of age starting June 8!

This class includes award-winning music with an illustrated songbook and other resources that supports your child’s music-learning and overall development.

Link in the comments for registration!

*Please note this is not a therapy program. Teachers and programming are credentialed through Music Together®.

04/25/2026

Join us on Thursday, May 7 for Tee-It-Up at Topgolf Naperville ⛳️

Bring your colleagues, clients, or friends for a fun and inclusive night of high-tech, climate-controlled golf, great food, and friendly competition.

• Happy Hour & Auction
• Smokehouse BBQ Dinner
• 3 hours of team gameplay with live scoring

Every swing supports life-changing therapy and services for children with disabilities and their families at Easterseals.

Register now: eastersealsdfvr.org/gala

04/24/2026

School, corporate, and community groups continue to show up in incredible ways at Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley.

From hands-on projects to supporting special events, your time and energy make a lasting impact on the children and their families we serve. Thank you for helping us move our mission forward and for being such an important part of our community.

04/23/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we proudly acknowledge our exceptional Occupational Therapists! Their dedication fuels our mission to empower children and their families. Our team, armed with immense knowledge and an infectious spirit of fun, seamlessly blends a child's occupation of play and prepares them for skills needed at home, at school, or in their communities! Our OT team is truly phenomenal!

04/22/2026

We are very thankful for our "behind the scenes" team that helps with scheduling, intake, billing, reception, and so much more on Administrative Professional Day. They truly make our organization successful.

We also thank our volunteers that help with many administrative, maintenance, and therapy support tasks. Our gratitude to Annette Day, Bill Nason, and Amy Liss for completing at least 100 hours of volunteer service with Easterseals over the past year. We appreciate your dedication to our mission that every child deserves to thrive.

We also add our appreciation to weekly volunteers, Marissa and Raizel in our Lily Garden Child Care Center, Jenny Youngwith, Joan Camper, Aadarsh, Chris Wood, Jen Huard, Irene Baker, and Brynn Smith (not pictured). Thank you for all that you do each week for our organization, you all make a difference!

04/20/2026

Kicking off Volunteer Appreciation Week with our deep gratitude following our Benefit Gala on April 18! ✨

On behalf of our Board of Directors, gala committee, volunteers, therapists, and staff, thank you for making it such a meaningful evening. Together, we celebrated a night where children and their families can thrive.

We were honored to recognize Rich Howe Photography for his 15 years of volunteerism capturing moments that reflect the heart of Easterseals at our events and across our therapy services.

We also celebrated Brad Serot and the Yes We Can Cycling Team for building the largest individual led fundraising effort in our history. Their movement has raised more than $2.4 million to support causes close to their hearts, including Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley.

Because of our generous gala sponsors, donors, volunteers, and guests, we are helping more children shine and reach new milestones. Our final event total is coming soon!

Photos by: Ingrid Bonne Photography

04/15/2026

Our Benefit Gala Silent Auction is now live! Bidding is open to all- join from your couch or at our benefit gala on Saturday.

The auction features more than 50 exclusive packages to bid on - from adventure weekends full of activities, golf, sporting events, Lollapalooza passes, paintings by children at Easterseals, jewelry items, home appliance and more!! Start bidding today before the auction close on Saturday, April 18, at 10:00 PM.

Thank you to our many generous donors for sharing such terrific prizes to ensure that children with disabilities and their families are empowered.

Bid at the link in the comments or bio!

04/14/2026

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors of our 48th Annual Benefit Gala. Your generosity and partnership make it possible to help our services shine. ✨

As we prepare to celebrate together this Saturday at our premier special event, your support helps us empower 2,900 infants, children, and adults with disabilities and their families each year. Because of you, more individuals can access the therapies, services, and resources they need to thrive and build inclusive communities.

Thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission, and helping make meaningful impact possible. We look forward to an inspiring evening together.

Thank you to: Lisa & Fred Barbara, Constellation, Libby & Todd Rieke, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, Pathways.org, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Brad Serot, , , Allied Power, Burns & McDonnell, Sue & Frank Cannon, Energy Solutions, Siemens Energy, Holtec International, and Westinghouse.

04/10/2026

Thank you to Ms. Wheelchair Illinois 2026 Carrie Mulderink, for visiting the Lily Garden Child Care Center to read the book "Butterfly on Wheels" and bringing bracelets and coloring books. We enjoyed reading together and seeing your crown!