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Steger Fire Department adds Ben's Blue Bags for autistic children, schedules Nov. 30 pancake breakfast
Summary
Fire Chief Mike Long said ambulances now carry Ben's Blue Bags (donated by Silver Cross Hospital) stocked to assist autistic children; he also announced a pancake breakfast on Nov. 30 from 7 a.m. to noon and forthcoming raffle tickets.
Fire Chief Mike Long told trustees the department received Ben's Blue Bags through a donation from Silver Cross Hospital and the bags are now carried on ambulances to help autistic children during responses.
"Our Ambulances, thanks to a donation from Silver Cross Hospital are now carrying Ben's Blue Bags, which are filled with items for dealing with Autistic Children," Long said. He also announced the Fire Department's pancake breakfast set for Nov. 30 from 7 a.m. until noon and said raffle tickets will be mailed.
The minutes do not list the contents of the Blue Bags or details on how frequently items will be restocked; the chief framed the breakfast as a community fundraiser and outreach event.
