Seasonal & Holidays
Homewood Launches Project Fire Buddies In Time For Holidays
Homewood firefighters visited their first Buddies in November, marking the start of their own chapter to spread cheer to kids with illnesses
HOMEWOOD, IL — The Homewood chapter of Project Fire Buddies made their first ever visit last week, meeting with two Homewood families whose children were in need of holiday cheer.
The non-profit group, originally started by an Oak Forest firefighter who wanted to give back to children who had serious illnesses, stopped by 8-year-old Rowan's home and 4-year-old Joy's. Rowan is diagnosed with Leukemia and Joy is undergoing chemotherapy.
Both children and their siblings were given gifts ranging from puzzles and balloons to a miniature fire truck to ride around in. Joy's mother told Patch the young girl is already zooming around their neighborhood.
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The group has expanded to over 15 chapters around the southern suburbs of Chicago. While Joy and Rowan are the first Homewood Fire Buddies, a spokesman for the group said they plan on meeting even more during the holiday season.
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