3 Interviews for 3 Reasons...

Philanthropy is at the core of Whitney and the WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY team.  That is why we want to highlight three very important and moving causes that you should all be aware of.  Join us in our latest episode as we get the scoop on some of the latest philanthropic causes.

Bob Lee, a resident of Barrington, is an inspiration to, not only his community, but to everyone he meets.  In September Bob is planning this third bike ride event called, “A Ride for 3 Reasons.”

A Ride for 3 Reasons beings on September 6^th and is a 2000 miles bike ride from Vancouver, Canada to Mexico.  The entire journey will take between six to eight months to complete. 

Bob shares with us how he prepares for this type of trip and just what drives him to continue on the hardest days.  We’ll let you in on one of the secrets to his success.  Bob is driven by a force greater than him.  He rides for his “3 reasons” which are the three charities that are closest to his heart:  to help fight cancer, ALS, and support hospice services.

Beth Raseman, from the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, joins the show to speak on behalf of Bob’s top three charities; The American Cancer Society, The Les Turner ALS Foundation, and end of life planning through the National Hospice Foundation and Hospice Foundation of Northeastern Illinois.

Kim Duchossois, from the Duchossois Family Foundation, became the first of currently, 25 pacesetters, who have established a matching bid fund of $610,000.  This fund was established to challenge everyone to become involved with the RIDE.  For each dollar donated, two additional dollars will be released from the PACESETTER MATCHING FUND. 

Kim and her family presented Bob Lee with a challenge back in 2007 in which Bob and his community successfully completed.  Curious what this “challenge” was?  Watch the show to find out!  

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