Tinley Park, IL – Carpentersville, DeKalb and Alsip firefighters are hosting three fundraising events through March 7 to benefit Project Fire Buddies, supporting families battling critical illness.
Two of the events close Friday, Feb. 28, with a third scheduled for Saturday, March 7.
In Carpentersville, IAFF Local 4790 is selling 2026 St. Patrick’s Day-themed T-shirts, with all proceeds donated to Project Fire Buddies. The online store closes Feb. 28, according to organizers. The annual fundraiser supports families facing medical hardships, and shirts are available for a limited time ahead of next year’s holiday season.
Also ending Feb. 28 is a meat raffle hosted by DeKalb Fire Fighters Local 1236. Tickets are $20 per entry, with a grand prize package valued at more than $1,400. The winner will receive a quarter beef from Red Line Farms and a new YETI cooler. Organizers said the drawing will take place March 1 at 5 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Project Fire Buddies.
In Alsip, IAFF Local 3074 will host its third annual Indoor Golf Outing on Saturday, March 7, at Indoor Golf Links of America, 16356 104th Ave. The event runs from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $125 per golfer, with booths limited to five participants. Non-golfers may attend for $60. The event includes four hours of golf, dinner, drinks and raffles, with a portion of proceeds supporting both the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Project Fire Buddies.
Organizers say the events offer community members multiple ways to contribute locally. Residents, including students and young workers seeking volunteer-supported causes, can participate before the upcoming deadlines.
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