Community Rallies for Family of Boy Killed While Riding Bike

A 12-year-old Steger boy hit by a car while riding his bicycle on July 21 in Chicago Heights died Monday. Community members are now rallying around his family in their time of need.

Lorenzo Garcia was struck by a car near 207th Street and Western Avenue at about 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. He died Monday at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The boy’s death was ruled an accident.

“Lorenzo was an awesome young man, a fighter and a kind-hearted giving person,” writes Rosa Toscano Acevedo, who is helping to organize a charity fund raiser for the Garcia family. “Lorenzo has touched the hearts of many and will not be forgotten. The Garcia family has decided to have Lorenzo’s organs donated to help others as Lorenzo would have wanted to continue to be giving. Now it’s our turn to give back and help the Garcia family.

“We the admins and members of the Steger, Crete, South Heights 50¢ Auction on Facebook will be hosting a huge yard sale in Lorenzo’s name. ALL proceeds will go to Lorenzo’s family. We ask that you please come out and support this cause.”

The yard sale takes place Aug. 9 at the Steger community center. You may learn more about the sale — and even arrange to donate items — through the organizers’ Facebook event.

more via the Charity Fundraiser for Lorenzo Garcia page