ILLINI DADS ASSOCIATION GRANT TESTIMONIALS
Habitat for Humanity
"The Dads Association grant has been an incredible gift for our RSO, the Habitat for Humanity Student Chapter, profoundly impacting our efforts to build a home for a family in need and improve homeownership in the Champaign community. Thanks to the Dads Association, we can now provide a safe, stable, and affordable home for a deserving family, fostering a stronger, more supportive community. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our cause and their belief in our mission."
- Neeha Kakuturu
University of Illinois Student Chapter
24-2025 Habitat for Humanity President
Pre-Physical Therapy Club
"The Pre-Physical Therapy Club extends heartfelt gratitude to the Dads Association for their generous support in funding our children's hospital gift basket making event. Thanks to the Dads Association, we were able to create and deliver 40 holiday gift baskets to children at Carle Hospital in Champaign. Thank you, Illini Dads!"
Katie Vessell
University of Illinois
Pre-Physical Therapy Club President
MedLaunch
"The award we received from the Dads Association allowed us to purchase raw materials for our projects and host our annual showcase. Our projects, ranging from a caregiving app to a snorkel mask for a blind swimmer have a direct impact on our community and allow our members to gain skills in engineering, design, and community engagement. We are grateful for the Dads Association for helping us reach our goals!"
Becky Shamberg
2024 President of MedLaunch
IlliniThon
"The Dad's Association for multiple years now has been kind enough to award Illinithon with a grant to aid our organization in fundraising for Saint Johns Children's Hospital in Springfield Illinois. Illinithon is an organization made up of 400+ current University of Illinois students that fundraise year-long in anticipation of our Big Event in early April. The grant that the Dads Association gives us not only allows our organization to give back to its community but also allows us to gain connections with alumni and other students on campus. The partnership and financial support we receive from the Dad's Association allows our members to engage with the St Johns Children' Hospital in improving the lives of children and families in Central Illinois."
- Abigail Chute
Illinithon President 2025