Jack's Pack in Support of KARES

02/01/2026

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Each year before Rare Disease Day, we host a fun sweatshirt sale through Custom Ink to support a KARES project. This year, your purchase helps power the KARES Family & Science Conference—a one-of-a-kind chance for families to learn, connect, and move research forward for this ultra-rare condition....

01/22/2026

Grab your friends to form a bowling team and join us on February 21st at Minonk Lanes Bar & Grill!

💜2- session times
💚5 people per team
💜Register at the alley or by calling (309) 432-2737
💚Food available for purchase
💜Silent auction

10/30/2025

And the 2025 KARES 5K raised... $126,538.32! 🎉💜💚

THANK YOU for helping us move one step closer to a brighter future for everyone affected by KDM5C-related disorders.

09/30/2025

🥃🎫 And the winners are.....

💚Bourbon raffle drawing will be held LIVE TONIGHT at 8:00PM on 's Pack in Support of KARES page! Tune in to see if your ticket is pulled!
💜Winners choice in order of draw

Raffle is now closed.

09/30/2025

🥃🎫 1 DAY LEFT to enter the Bourbon Raffle

You won't find these bottles on the shelf anywhere: https://bit.ly/KARESBourbonRaffle2025

💚Raffle drawing will be held LIVE 9/30/25 8:00PM on 's Pack in Support of KARES page (be sure you are following page)
💜Winners choice in order of draw
💚Less than 300 tickets have been sold (better odds of winning)
💜Ticket purchase will turn into DOUBLE the donation with it being matched 1:1
💚Valued up to $2,000 with the biggest bottle worth $700

09/27/2025

We cannot wait to see all our racers and spectators this AM!!

Parking is available at the Metamora Fields located at 801 W Progress St, Metamora

From the parking lot you will walk towards Brinkman Way Road where the Start/Finish line is located. Golf carts will be available to shuttle to the start line.

09/26/2025

🥃🎫 LAST CALL to enter the Bourbon Raffle

You won't find these bottles on the shelf anywhere: https://bit.ly/KARESBourbonRaffle2025

💚Raffle drawing will be held LIVE 9/30/25 8:00PM on 's Pack in Support of KARES page (be sure you are following page)
💜Winners choice in order of draw
💚Less than 300 tickets have been sold (better odds of winning)
💜Ticket purchase will turn into DOUBLE the donation with it being matched 1:1
💚Valued up to $2,000 with the biggest bottle worth $700

09/25/2025

Just a few more days until Jack's Pack My Race My Pace 5K at Metamora Fields!!

We would love to line the race route with cheering fans for all of our participants! The Metamora Casey's has generously donated doughnuts and breakfast pizza for our afterparty. Let's have the biggest Jack's Pack yet!!

09/24/2025

🥃🎫 1 WEEK LEFT to enter the Bourbon Raffle

You won't find these bottles on the shelf anywhere: https://bit.ly/KARESBourbonRaffle2025

💚Raffle drawing will be held LIVE 9/30/25 8:00PM on 's Pack in Support of KARES page (be sure you are following page)
💜Winners choice in order of draw
💚Less than 300 tickets have been sold (better odds of winning)
💜Ticket purchase will turn into DOUBLE the donation with it being matched 1:1
💚Valued up to $2,000 with the biggest bottle worth $700

09/23/2025

Jack's Pack My Race My Pace 5K racers this post is for you!!

💚T-Shirt Distribution
Jack will deliver the shirt(s) to your child if they attend Metamora Grade School or High School this week.
All others shirts are being delivered or you can pick up on Saturday morning before the race.

💜Race Timeline
7:30AM: The kids 1-mile fun run/walk begins
8:00AM: The 5k 'Your Race Your Pace' will start promptly after the 1-mile run

💚Parking
Parking is available at the Metamora Fields located at 801 W Progress St, Metamora
From the parking lot you will walk towards Brinkman Way Road where the Start/Finish line is located.
Golf carts will be available to shuttle to the start line.

💜Post-Race Celebration
There will be medals for the top 10 finishers for both races.
There will also be Casey’s breakfast pizza, donuts, bananas, and water.

Jack is looking forward to seeing you and it will be a fun start to your Saturday!!

09/21/2025

Who KARES? Our 🥈Silver🥈 Sponsor, TB Defense, does!
This premier security and private investigation agency has been a long standing sponsor of Jack's Pack!

💜💚THANK YOU💜💚
We appreciate all our sponsors for making a meaningful difference and helping us reach our goal!

09/21/2025

Who KARES? Our 🥈Silver🥈 Sponsor, Witzig Financial Strategies, does!
Witzig offers a wide variety of financial planning services in Morton, IL.

💜💚THANK YOU💜💚
We appreciate all our sponsors for making a meaningful difference and helping us reach our goal!