Huntley, IL – Members of the Huntley Police Department and Huntley Fire Protection District spent the day spreading smiles at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital as part of the nationwide #PetalItForward campaign.
According to a post by the Huntley Police Department, officers and firefighters teamed up with Huntley Floral to hand out bouquets to patients, visitors, and hospital staff. The initiative encouraged recipients to “keep one, and give one” — a simple gesture meant to inspire kindness and connection across the community.
The campaign, organized annually by the Society of American Florists, invites participants nationwide to surprise others with flowers as a way to promote positivity. This year, Huntley’s first responders joined in to deliver warmth and gratitude to those spending their day at the hospital.
Photos shared by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police show officers and firefighters exchanging smiles and flowers with hospital guests, underscoring the spirit of unity behind the event.
“This was about sharing positivity and brightening someone’s day,” the department wrote. “A big thank you to Huntley Floral for generously donating the beautiful bouquets.”
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