Buffalo Grove Fire Department Fundraising For Project Fire Buddies

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Earlier this year, through a partnership between the Buffalo Grove Fire Department and the Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Local 3177, BG Fire Buddies was formed. The group is a local chapter of Project Fire Buddies, a non-profit organization created by firefighters looking to build relationships and support for families battling critical childhood illnesses.

Now, BG Fire Buddies is selling t-shirts and hoodies to raise funds through Nov. 6. Shirts are available in adult sizes small through 3XL in red, royal blue, black and dark gray, according to a news release. Shirts are $20 and hoodies are $40 each. Orders can be placed by completing the form at vbg.org/PFBshirts, and payments are accepted by cash or Venmo (@ProjectFireBuddies).

"While we accept donations at any time, the shirt sales are a great opportunity for the community to promote the cause and raise awareness of our efforts," said Mike Manka, a Buffalo Grove firefighter and paramedic, who also serves as president for BG Fire Buddies. "We hope by spreading awareness, we will be able to find local families to support."

In addition, BG Fire Buddies are actively looking for a child who is suffering from critical illness to sponsor. Any families within the village who could benefit from the project are encouraged to visit projectfirebuddies.org to fill out a contact form.

For more information on the BG Fire Buddies, visit projectfirebuddies.org/buffalo-grove, call 847-537-0995 or email buffalogrove@projectfirebuddies.org.