Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Will County presented a donation of $15,000 to Team Nicholas to support children battling cancer and other serious illnesses.

Several members of the group attended the big check presentation Oct. 29 with Team Nicholas founder Joanna Veghts.

The Will County women’s group contributed $10,000 to the donation, which was then supplemented by a 50% matching gift from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, according to a news release from 100+ Women Who Care.

Team Nicholas was chosen by 100+ Women Who Care of Will County as its latest quarterly donation recipient.

The organization is “committed to bringing comfort, joy and smiles to kids battling cancer and critical illnesses throughout the Chicagoland area,” according to the announcement.

Team Nicholas works to provide hospitalized children gifts year-round, including items such as Legos, arts and crafts supplies, toys, and games. It recently added Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox to its list of recipient facilities.

“Team Nicholas focuses on making days brighter for children and their families in the hospital,” according to the release. “Whether they are battling pediatric cancer or a long-term critical illness, we know that they are still a child, and their family is facing a tough time.”

“Team Nicholas is honored to be awarded this donation from 100+ Women Who Care, and we will support local families with sick children with these funds,” Veghts said.

During its quarterly meetings, 100+ Women Who Care chooses four charities a year to which it contributes funds.

Members nominate charities doing work for the local community, and those attending the meeting vote for their preferred organizations. The members then all each write a check of at least $100 to the organization.

“100+ Women Who Care of Will County is designed to make an immediate and positive impact on the lives of our community,” said Maribeth Carlson, founder of the Will County chapter of the national organization. “We are women who are interested in supporting our neighbors by contributing to local charities together as a group.”

The organization’s final meeting of 2025 is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Coom’s Corner in Lockport.