Pancake Breakfast During BG Days to Benefit Highland Park Victims

In partnership with the Village of Buffalo Grove and the Buffalo Grove Park District, the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club is hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, September 4 from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Mike Rylko Community Park. The first 1,000 people who arrive will receive a complimentary breakfast, and donations raised will go directly to the Highland Park Community Foundation to support victims of the July 4th Highland Park tragedy, along with their families and service providers.

“This is very personal to me because I’m originally from Highland Park, as well as other members of our club,” said the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club President Lisa Siwek. “It was devastating to learn the extent of the impact to residents of our neighboring community. We want to do whatever we can to support them.”

The Rotary club has more than 30 years of experience hosting pancake breakfasts and eagerly volunteered for this cause. Several local restaurants and businesses have made in-kind donations to support the event.

The Pancake Breakfast follows the Family Fun Walk which starts at 8 a.m. in Willow Stream Park and ends at the Fitness Center in Mike Rylko Community Park, near the big tent where breakfast will be served will be served by friendly Rotarians and community volunteers. While these events are free, registration online is requested and can be completed at bgdays.com/activities and scrolling down to “Pancake Breakfast’. Registration is also available on the BG Days website for the Family Fun Walk, and QR codes will be placed along the walk route, as well as the tent where participants can make donations online.

In addition to this cause, the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club appreciates the community’s support of fundraising efforts for local and international community service projects, through attending their annual Bingo night during BG Days on Thursday, September 1 and by purchasing ducks for the annual Duck Race fundraiser to be held on Sunday, September 4. Visit bgdays.com/activities for a complete listing of events that are planned during BG Days.

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