Events

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.

thank you.

Check back here often for announcements of upcoming Events and activities that we are either hosting or are grateful to be a part of!

Reminder that Members are notified in advance of all upcoming News, Events, Early Registration, etc. Consider becoming a member today!

SILENT ONLINE AUCTION Ends at 10 pm

Last day to bid on impressive auction items including (of course) fire service-themed items, sports paraphernalia and collectibles, trips and experiences, etc.! Follow the link below https://tinyurl.com/Shield23foundationauction

Toast to Russ

Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, Illinois, United States

via Facebook Live Click on the link below. https://www.facebook.com/Shield23Foundation

St Patrick’s Day Celebration

First Draft 250 Center St, Grayslake, Illinois

Come out and Jig with us! Free admission McNulty Irish Dancers Traeger Pro raffle If we raise enough money our very own Vice President Ryan will dust off his old […]

FREE

Final 4 Fundraiser

Firehouse Grill 750 Chicago Ave, Evanston, Illinois

S23 Beneficiary Please join Evanston Firefighters Local #742, the Shield 23 Foundation and the music of Darryl Markette Music…††† for our Final 4 Fundraiser! This year, we are raising money […]

$50

Annual Charity Hockey Game

Top Shelf Ice Arena 6152 W. Grand Avenue, Gurnee, Illinois

Mark the calendar. April 27th is our annual charity hockey game versus Waukegan Firefighters IAFF Local 473. Come out and support Shield 23 Foundation Inc!

$10

Gurnee vs Waukegan Charity Hockey Game

S23 Beneficiary  ·  Mark the calendar. April 27th is our annual charity hockey game versus Waukegan Firefighters IAFF Local 473. Come out and support Shield 23 Foundation Inc!

25th Annual First Responders Expo & Rods for Remembrance Car Show

Gurnee Mills parking lot (Lot E) 6170 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, Illinois

25th Annual First Responders Expo Date: Saturday, May 18, 10 AM - 3 PMLocation: Gurnee Mills parking lot (Lot E), 6170 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031Highlights: Over 45 police […]

FREE

Rods for Remembrance Car Show

Gurnee Mills parking lot 6170 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, Illinois

Join us on May 19 at the Gurnee Mills parking lot (Lot E) located at 6170 W Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031. The event will kick off with registration from […]

$15

Oswego Softball Tournament

Praire Point Community Park Softball Fields 4120 Plainfield Rd, Oswego, Illinois

Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 is hosting their 3rd Annual First Responder Softball Tournament on May 25 at Prairie Point Community Park. 16 Team double elimination Tournament. Food Trucks - 12 […]