Karen Weidinger Foundation

08/29/2026

Thank you to the Lake Forest Country Club “Think Pink” committee for putting on another GREAT event last night!! Looking forward to seeing if you topped last year’s $39,000 donation!!

08/23/2026

Come join us for a fun filled evening supporting a local cause!

Link to buy individual tickets:
https://buy.stripe.com/dRmdRa1cidKJ9zDfN85gc03

Link to buy 8 ticket table:
https://buy.stripe.com/eVq8wQcV0cGFdPT0Se5gc04

06/18/2026

A special THANK YOU to Chicken N Pickle - St. Charles for donating $259.00 to the KWF from their recent GIVEBACK NIGHT!
Pictured are CNP Community Engagement Director Martha Davis-Goldstein and KWF President Brian M. Wies.

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

Thank you to everyone that took part in The 21st Annual Karen for a Kause 5K! Feel free to click on the link below to see all the wonderful photos that were taken
Mark your calendar for the 22nd Annual Karen for a Kause on Saturday, May 8, 2027 (the day befire Mother’s Day!
Thank you again to Jeanne Piekarski for providing the photography!
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05/22/2026

It's been nearly 2 weeks since the The 21st Annual Karen for a Kause 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk & Children's Mad Dash, and we couldn't be more pleased with our turnout!! Below is our annual Survivor Photo, one of the highlights of our event. We celebrate those that have fought and honor those we lost (with the empty chair).
We Will Never Forget!
P.S. Couldn't make it but would like to donate? Go to www.karensfoundation.org
Thank you to Jeanne Piekarski for donating your time to take photos! More photos coming soon!

05/15/2026

Thank you to everyone that made The 21st Annual Karen for a Kause 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk & Children's Mad Dash a huge success!! Mark your calendars for 2027!!

05/10/2026

Congratulations to Penelope Ovlia and Luka Brdar, whose designs were chosen for the tshirts for this year’s Karen for a Kause 5K Race, which was held this morning at Frontier Park in St. Charles.

The Karen Weidinger Foundation (KWF) was established in 2004 to honor Karen Weidinger, a local of St. Charles and former Borromeo student, who lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 38.

Penelope’s design was featured on this year’s volunteer shirts and Luka’s design was featured on the runner shirts.

05/10/2026

Great morning at The 21st Annual Karen for a Kause 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk & Children's Mad Dash!! Runners/walkers as far as you can see!!
Thank you to ALL that attended. Stay tuned for more photos….

05/08/2026

1 DAY LEFT!! Packet Pickup for the The 21st Annual Karen for a Kause 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk & Children's Mad Dash happening NOW until 7pm at SSM in St. Charles! You can STILL register at www.karensfoundation.org