Events are the backbone of two of Shield 23 Foundation's Objectives: Fundraising and Awareness. We aim to engage in many ways, as evident by these prior Events: a Fall Social & Gift Basket Raffle; Restaurant Proceed Events; Third-party Fundraisers designating S23F as Beneficiary, and 50/50 Raffles. Presentations to Fire Departments and Unions; Fire Service-related Conventions and Events; Info Tables & Media Interviews, and Community Events.
Then the year 2020 saw the arrival and impact of Covid-19. Like many NFPs our Fundraising efforts were severly affected. As we pivot and adapt to how to raise funds in the current climate, and plan our next Events, we do so with the knowledge that Firefighters/Paramedics don't rest, and unfortunately, neither does Cancer.
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Check back here often for announcements of upcoming Events and activities that we are either hosting or are grateful to be a part of!
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Fire Safety Expo
Join us May 14th at the 23rd Annual Gurnee fire expo! There will be many exciting exhibits, including the Tunnel to Towers Foundation with their 9/11 mobile exhibit! “Enjoy family-friendly activites, food, fire safety tips & demonstrations and more at this FREE event brought to you by the Lake County Fire Departments. Plus, don’t miss the NEW […]
Oswego 1st Annual Softball Tournament
16-Team double elimination tournament, organized by the OSwego Firefighters Local 4773. Two games guaranteed for each team. Teams must consist of players where the vast majority are directly affiliated with the organizations represented.
Gurnee Days Car Show
Mayor's Choice, Gurnee Park District, Gurnee Police, Gurnee Fire, People's Choice, 18 Best of Show , T-Shirts to first 100 cars
Tammie Pullin Memorial Golf Outing
The Algonquin- Lake In The Hills Firefighters' Local Union #3985, are raising money this year for their Benelovent Fund. This fund was established for Firefighters and Paramedics and their families in times of need and also supports our local community fundraisers. The funds each year support the Tammie Pullin Memorial Scholarship Fund a $1,000 scholarship […]
Shield 23 Annual Meeting
Location: Gurnee Fire Station #2
First Responders Expo
Gurnee Mills Mall - Visit our booth!
Oswego Softball Tournament
Prairie Point Community Park Softball Fields
Fight Smoke, Fire, and Cancer Golf Outing
Chalet Hills Golf Course 943 Rawson Bridge Rd, Cary, IllinoisWe are excited to announce our first annual Fight Smoke, Fire, and Cancer Golf Outing at Chalet Hills Golf Club. Early bird pricing through June 30th is $120 per golfer […]