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The David Kreis Memorial Foundation

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The David Kreis Memorial Foundation

This Foundation is dedicated to honoring the memory of an extraordinary individual, David Kreis.

David was an educator and an Athletic Trainer at Carl Sandburg High School. David passed at age 42 after a 10 1/2 month battle with kidney cancer.

10/27/2026

Huge shout out to The Great American Bagel, Mokena for donating breakfast for our hard-working volunteers at the 5th Annual David Kreis Memorial Blood Driver on Saturday, October 10th. BOOM!!! This amazing business is family-owned and operated by the Lally family. They never hesitate to jump-in and do whatever they can to support our amazing organization. When you are considering who you want for your holiday breakfast/brunch catering this holiday season, please consider this amazing business. Stop into their Mokena location at 19990 S LaGrange Road...you will not be disappointed!

10/22/2026

We are still blown away with the immense generosity and support we have received the past few weeks. We simply cannot succeed every year without support from our local business. We want to spotlight the businesses and families that donated raffle prizes or funds, allowing us to succeed again this year. We ask one favor from the community, when choosing where to spend your hard-earned money, please consider a business that supports their community.

THANK YOU:

Stringham Insurance Agency, Mokena
Ascend Planning Network
Nolan Distributing
Mind In A Mountain
The Windy City Thunderbolts
The Mansmith Family
EZ Sign Company, Mokena
Big Bus Tours
The Chicago Bears
Banner Stash
Brilliant Minds Behavioral Health Services
The Gemmell Family
Crochet With Heart & Soul
Jake and Angie Gantenbein
Kendall Coyne-Schofield
Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants
Interior Insight Marketing
Prestwick Country Club
Egg CeteraCafe, Mokena
Lowe’s
The Chicago White Sox
European Wax Center, Orland Park
Aesthetica Skin Care
The Mabbott Family
The Boka Group
The Great American Bagel, Mokena
Duke's Drive In Mokena
Papa Joe's of Lockport
Silver Lake Country Club
Papa Joe's, Orland Park
Lockport Stagecoach
Seasons 52
19th Hole
Heinie McCarthy's
Plush Horse
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Chick-fil-A, Orland Park
Gaelic Park, The Carraig Irish Pub
Gas & Wash
Sam's Club
Costco
Orland Park Bakery
The Cheesecake Factory
Ho***rs Orland Park

10/13/2026

We are still catching our breath after the most profitable Blood Drive yet!!! We had 64 Blood Donors, quite a few of them were first tie donors. Fundraising and raffle sales raised a total of $14,790! BOOM!!! 2026 is officially our highest grossing year to date! We are overwhelmed with the support we have received and cannot wait to see what next year brings! THANK YOU BOOM CREW!

10/07/2026

We are exactly 3 days away from the 5th Annual David Kreis Memorial Blood Drive! If you have not yet reserved your spot to donate blood, please reserve your spot as we are trying to make sure there are enough staff available for appointments and walk-ins. Click on the link below, reserve your time and save a life like Laura. BOOM!!!

https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11636673

10/06/2026

Some final previews of the amazing raffle prizes available this year...

***Yeti Roadie 15 with Customized Yeti Drinkware (Value over $400)
***Silver Lakes Country Club 4Some of Golf with Carts (Value over $350)
***Blackstone 36” Griddle with Hard Cover and Folding Shelves (Value $549)
*** Authentic 1998 “McGwire’s 70th Offset Lithograph” 18” by 33” Matted Print on 100% Acid Free Paper by Bill Purdom

Raffle Ticket Pre-Sales are open! If you are unable to attend the DK Memorial Blood Drive Fundraiser on October 10th at Sandburg High School, don't stress. You can still participate in the amazing raffle we have lined up for you. Purchasing tickets is simple, just follow the steps below to secure your tickets.

1. Email Susie Stringham at [email protected] requesting the raffle prize list.
2. Susie will email out the raffle list to you.
3. You respond to Susie with how many tickets you would like, what raffle choices you would like to be entered into and what form of payment you would like.
4. Wait and hope your ticket gets pulled!

Ticket denominations are as follows:
$1 for 1 Ticket
$10 for 12 Tickets
$25 for 35 Tickets
$50 for 80 Tickets
$100 for 180 Tickets
$150 for 300 Tickets

We currently accept Cash, Check, Venmo and Zelle.

10/02/2026

BIG Thank You to EggCetera Cafe of Mokena for being our most recent sponsors for our 5th Annual David Kreis Memorial Foundation Blood Drive Raffle. This family-owned and operated business always takes the opportunity to give back to the community. Please stop in today to one of their 2 delicious locations in Mokena and support this community staple! Thank you Bastas family!!!

10/01/2026

Thank you to Lowe's Home Improvement of Orland Park for being the most recent corporate sponsor for our 5th Annual David Kreis Memorial Blood Drive on October 10th. They have donated an AMAZING raffle prize that we know will very popular!!! BOOM!

Thank you, Lowe's. You bring new meaning to "Let's Build Something Together."

10/01/2026

More previews of the amazing raffle prizes available this year...

***Milwaukee M18 Dual Power Tower Light with Battery (Value $449)

***Gift Card Bonanza Bundle (Value over $630) – Various Local and National Chain Gift Cards

***4 Chicago White Sox Outfield Reserve Tickets – 2027 Season

***Ultimate Tailgate Wagon (Value over $400)

Raffle Ticket Pre-Sales are open! If you are unable to attend the DK Memorial Fundraiser on October 10th at Sandburg High School, don't stress. You can still participate in the amazing raffle we have lined up for you. Purchasing tickets is simple, just follow the steps below to secure your tickets.

1. Email Susie Stringham at [email protected] requesting the raffle prize list.
2. Susie will email out the raffle list to you.
3. You respond to Susie with how many tickets you would like, what raffle choices you would like to be entered into and what form of payment you would like.
4. Wait and hope your ticket gets pulled!

Ticket denominations are as follows:
$1 for 1 Ticket
$10 for 12 Tickets
$25 for 35 Tickets
$50 for 80 Tickets
$100 for 180 Tickets
$150 for 300 Tickets

We currently accept Cash, Check, Venmo and Zelle.

09/30/2026

Just a sneak peek at a few of the amazing raffle prizes that are available this year...

-DeWalt 20 V Max Brushless Cordless Blower Kit with Battery & Charger (Value $437)

-Boka Restaurant Group Progressive Dinner (Value of $600)

-Prestwick Country Club Foursome of Golf with Carts

-Authentic Andre Dawson Signed Ball with HOF 2010 Inscription

Raffle Ticket Pre-Sales have officially opened! If you are unable to attend the DK Memorial Fundraiser on October 10th at Sandburg High School, don't stress. You can still participate in the amazing raffle we have lined up for you. Purchasing tickets is simple, just follow the steps below to secure your tickets.

1. Email Susie Stringham at [email protected] requesting the raffle prize list.
2. Susie will email out the raffle list to you.
3. You respond to Susie with how many tickets you would like, what raffle choices you would like to be entered into and what form of payment you would like.
4. Wait and hope your ticket gets pulled!

Ticket denominations are as follows:
$1 for 1 Ticket
$10 for 12 Tickets
$25 for 35 Tickets
$50 for 80 Tickets
$100 for 180 Tickets
$150 for 300 Tickets
We currently accept Cash, Check, Venmo and Zelle.

09/29/2026

IT'S TIME!!!!!!!!!!! Raffle Ticket Pre-Sales have officially opened! If you are unable to attend the DK Memorial Fundraiser on October 10th at Sandburg High School, don't stress. You can still participate in the amazing raffle we have lined up for you. Purchasing tickets is simple, just follow the steps below to secure your tickets.

1. Email Susie Stringham at [email protected] requesting the raffle prize list.
2. Susie will email out the raffle list to you.
3. You respond to Susie with how many tickets you would like, what raffle choices you would like to be entered into and what form of payment you would like.
4. Wait and hope your ticket gets pulled!

Ticket denominations are as follows:
$1 for 1 Ticket
$10 for 12 Tickets
$25 for 35 Tickets
$50 for 80 Tickets
$100 for 180 Tickets
$150 for 300 Tickets

We currently accept Cash, Check, Venmo and Zelle.

Can't wait to hear from you!!! Now let's go raise some money!!! BOOOOMMMM!

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