ILLINOIS - While we here at Disclosure don't observe Valentine's Day (nor any other 'day,' for that matter, as it's all commercialism), that doesn't stop us from encouraging you to show some love...especially if it's for something extraordinarily worthy.
That'd be this situation as featured in Illinois Policy.
Here's what they're covering:
As a math teacher and chess coach at Earle STEM Academy, Joe Ocol has given his heart to the children of Englewood. And the Illinois Policy Institute community has been standing by his side.
Unfortunately, Joe needs our help now more than ever.
He was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, but is refusing to leave his students' side for their two biggest chess tournaments of the year: the Illinois state championship and the nationals.
While he battles cancer and coaches the team, Joe is asking our community to once again step up and invest in a once-in-a-lifetime experience for his students to compete and to win – earning ratings that are crucial in gaining access to college scholarships.
For the state K-8 championships in Peoria from Feb. 21-24, Joe needs $1,800 to cover the hotel and food for 15 competitors. And for April's national championships in Grapevine, Texas, Joe's team needs $9,000 to cover the costs of 10 competitors.
You can send your Valentine's Day support to Joe's team here:
https://illinoispolicy.org/donate/valentinesday