| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 29, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 29, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/backpack-a-thon-strives-to-support-children-in-chicagoland/ |
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The 11th annual Cradles to Crayons [ Backpack-A-Thon ][21] is back and looking
to support Chicago area children from head-to-toe.
On Wednesday morning, over 700 volunteers lined up to pack over 36,000 backpacks
in the Wintrust Arena.
Backpacks were filled with school supplies, clothes, shoes and o...