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Firefighters sell t-shirts for breast cancer awareness
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Hey everyone,
I came across this interesting story about firefighters coming together to support breast cancer awareness. The Courier-News recently ran an article about how firefighters from several local departments are teaming up to sell special T-shirts. It seems like these brave men and women are really making an effort to give back to their communities while raising funds for a great cause.
The initiative is being spearheaded by members of the Carpentersville Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 4790. This isn't the first year they've done something like this; it's actually their fifth year organizing such a campaign. However, this time around, they've taken it a step further by collaborating with firefighters from neighboring towns, including Algonquin, East Dundee, Huntley, South Elgin, and West Dundee. According to Firefighter Tony Ferreiro, who’s been heavily involved, last year, Carpentersville firefighters managed to raise $4,500 for breast cancer research and related efforts at Presence Saint Joseph and Advocate Sherman hospitals. They're hoping to double that amount this year, with all proceeds going directly to Sherman Hospital.
Chad Parker, another Carpentersville firefighter, designed the 2014 T-shirt. His creation features fire department patches from all six participating towns, along with a pink ribbon and the IAFF logo. These T-shirts are available for purchase online in men’s sizes, and they’re also selling hooded sweatshirts. Orders can be placed until October 31st. If you want to know more, you can check out their website at www.iafflocal4790.org or reach out directly to the local firefighters' association.
There's also a personal connection for the Elgin Fire Department. Firefighter Josh Soderberg shared how this initiative has become deeply meaningful to them. Back in 2011, Lt. Dave Hudik lost his wife, Cindy, to breast cancer after she fought the disease since 2006. Since then, the Elgin firefighters have been selling shirts both to the public and among themselves. They’ve already sold around 200 shirts so far, including some at a recent open house event. Soderberg mentioned that they plan to expand their reach next year by selling the shirts online. Every October, their T-shirt sales typically raise around $2,000 for breast cancer awareness.
In addition to the online sales, Carpentersville firefighters have stocked up on 300 T-shirts, which they’re currently selling at Station 2 located at 305 Lake Marian Road. They’ll also host a benefit event later this November at Rosati’s Pizza on 117 N. Kennedy Drive, although the exact date hasn’t been announced yet.
If you'd like to get involved or learn more, you can contact the Carpentersville Firefighters Local 4790 directly or check out their website. For any remaining Elgin T-shirts, feel free to reach out to Soderberg at 847-736-8980.
Thanks for reading, and let’s show our support for these amazing firefighters and the incredible cause they’re championing!
—Dan
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