Easterseals Community Rally 2025: Day 2

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Volunteers were taking calls on Tuesday for the second day of the Easterseals Community Rally Telethon.
The community rally will raise money and awareness for children with disabilities. As part of the Rally, Easterseals will be holding a telethon from April 21 through 25.
Easterseals Community Rally 2025: Day 1
Brandon Gore with the Mid-Illini Bandits said this is the third year they have hosted the Angels for Autism tournament that helped raise money for Easterseals.
'It means a lot to me because my youngest son is autistic, so this was a way I could help provide options and resources for people like my son,' Gore said.
The Mid-Illini Bandits donated $15,000 to Easterseals during the telethon.
Those who want to donate can call (309) 688-2022 during the telethon or go to the Easterseals website.
This story will be updated.
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