As mentioned in a previous post, the Guardians of the Ribbon, Northern Illinois Chapter, made a trip on Sunday to escort a young cancer patient to a local restaurant where a fund raiser was being held on her behalf.
Larry Shapiro went to Wauconda to photograph Lily’s arrival at Lindy’s Landing where upwards of 50 people were there to greet her.
Lily and her sister were treated to a ride in this American LaFrance Century Series engine that was formerly owned by the South Elgin Fire Department. Larry Shapiro photo
Each piece of apparatus throughout the country used by the Guardians of the Ribbon is named in honor of a cancer patient. "Jessica" is named in honor of a young adult with cancer. The engine is covered with notes, names, and thoughts of those touched one way or another by the disease. Larry Shapiro
Lily and her sister wave to friends and family that have come to be with her. Larry Shapiro photo
Many friends and family members were on hand to welcome Lily when she arrived in the fire truck. Larry Shapiro photo
Lily received a bouquet of flowers and a welcome from a firefighter clad in pink. Larry Shapiro photo
"Jessica" is covered with signatures and messages. Larry Shapiro photo
A message to a family member who succumbed to her illness and is greatly missed. Larry Shapiro photo
A few additional images can be viewed HERE.
#1 by David Lewis on March 9, 2012 - 6:11 PM
Neat story, thanks for sharing.
This Summer the National Pink Heals Tour will be making several stops in Northern Illinois over the course of four days. I’m proud to say that the Aurora Regional Fire Museum will be proudly hosting them on Saturday, Aug. 25th. As a side note, Debby Davis, the fire museum’s Executive Director, is currently battling breast cancer.
#2 by bgshap on March 9, 2012 - 10:54 PM
David,
Very sorry to hear of Debby’s diagnosis. It’s terrible that we can do nothing to stop this invasive disease. Our thoughts and prayers are with her.