Project Fire Buddies Looking For Sponsors For Oak Forest Kids

OAK FOREST, IL – The season of giving is upon us, and the Oak Forest Fire Department is looking for generous sponsors throughout the community to help make the holidays of some of their “little buddies” a little brighter.

Launched three years ago, The OFFD’s Project Fire Buddies is a way for Oak Forest firefighters to go the extra mile for children they meet on emergency calls who are battling challenging illnesses like cancer.

This holiday season Project Fire Buddies is looking for families to buy gifts for one of the program’s fire buddies.

“We have several of our little buddies in need of gifts,” organizers said on their official Facebook page.

If you choose to sponsor a fire buddy, the Oak Forest Fire Department we will provide you with a list of toys and clothes from the child’s wish list.

If you would like to sponsor one of their special buddies, you can do so by calling 708-687-6050. You can also email Kurt DeGrook, one of the organizers behind Project Fire Buddies, at kdegroot@oak-forest.org. You can also send them a message on the Project Fire Buddies Facebook page.

“On behalf of the OFFD Fire Buddies program we would like to express our thanks and gratitude for all of your support throughout the years,” volunteers of the program said. “This program could not continue to run or be successful without your love and generosity.”

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