Donations and Charitable Events
Frank Christensen is active in several charities, through his efforts he has raised tens of thousands of dollars for these worthy causes and has won numerous awards for his service to others. Christensen is a strong advocate for the Special Olympics and has been a local organizer and participant in Polar Plunge since 2003. The other charitable organizations he participates and raises funds include: DAD's Day (Dollars against Diabetes) and the The Green Ribbon Rally that benefits the Walter Payton Liver Center at the University of Illinois Medical Center and the Jesse Brown Chicago VA Medical Center. Since 2009, he has organized several charitable functions to raise money for the unemployed members and their families, including Christmas parties, Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournaments and a Comedy Night.
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