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St James Place Hosts Christmas Without Cancer Queen of Hearts

More than $60,000 for Thursday's drawing

Those with 2020 vision are likely headed Thursday evening to St. James Place in Oak Lawn where the gracious family owners have adopted Christmas Without Cancer's mission, hosting the Queen of Hearts drawing, now bursting beyond $60,000 total.

"St James Place has become our home away from home," said Gerri Neylon, CWC founder.

"Everyone is so friendly here and sincerely interested in helping local families facing cancer issues this Christmas season."

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Thursday could be magical at St. James Place, 5305 West 95th Street in Oak Lawn, with a Queen of Hearts total climbing, half of which will raise funds for Christmas Without Cancer and the other half serve as prize money for the lucky card holder.

Neylon points out that the St. James patrons "know we can always use more help for people locally in need of support with bills, medicines or even parking at hospitals. The need is great all year."

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Like the happy totals, the crowds have grown in recent weeks as the long-time Oak Lawn establishment hosts long-time patrons and regulars, sports fans and newfound friends."

For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to make a donation for a local family, visit the website at www.christmaswithoutcancer.org.

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