Contact:

Rosemary Mackey
(630) 293-2200 ext. 139
rmackey@westchicago.org

 
City of West Chicago

475 Main Street
West Chicago, Illinois 60185

Shaved Heads Show Solidarity with Children Fighting Cancer

St. Baldrick's Event at Hawthorne's Backyard
Sunday, March 21, 2010 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Organizers add an exciting silent auction and raffle to benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Join all the fun and bid on exciting prizes like a one week stay in Hawaii (airfare not included), gift certificates from area businesses, sports memorabilia and more!
West Chicago, Illinois: Re-released on March 16, 2010 – Big hearts and bald heads will be rallying for a worthy cause at the St. Baldrick’s event in West Chicago on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Hawthorne’s Backyard, 1200 W. Hawthorne Lane in West Chicago from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Hosted by the West Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 85, over a dozen officers have teamed up to raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to childhood cancer research, by shaving their heads.

Among those participating are Officers Marty Griffin, Waylon Potts, Dan Herbert, Rob Winton, Gus Hernandez, Rick Sauseda, Robbi Peterson, Tony Reyes, Rob Kowalik, Jeff Moos, John Zurick, Mike Rosenwinkel, Deputy Chief Laz Perez and Sergeant Bill Hall. Additionally the West Chicago Fire Protection District has put together a team and will part of this event.

Donations or pledges to their team may be made at the event or in advance by visiting www.stbaldricks.org/teams/mypage/teamid/65734 or by contacting the Foundation at (888) 899-BALD.

 

 

 

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West Chicago is the one of the fastest-growing cities in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
 
 
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO   475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois 60185   T - (630) 293-2200   www.westchicago.org