Firefighters collect donations to brighten children's holidays
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Firefighters at Purdue University have paired up with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the third annual Shop with a Fireman and are involved in three fundraising events.
Funds donated will be used to purchase winter clothing and gifts for children in need. The children will be paired with a firefighter who will accompany them as they shop at a local store.
The firefighters will be serving as greeters at Nine Irish Brothers in West Lafayette from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 16), with part of the night's proceeds being donated to this effort.
On Nov. 21, Buffalo Wild Wings on the West Lafayette levee is donating a portion of the day's sales. Coupons - required to participate - are available from any Purdue firefighter or by calling the station at 765-494-6919.
Other donations should be sent by Dec. 9 to: Purdue University Firefighters, Attn: Shop with a Firefighter, 1250 West Third St., West Lafayette, IN 47907. Checks should be made payable to Purdue Firefighters.
For information or questions, please call 765-494-6919.
Writer: Jeanne Norberg, 765-494-2084, jnorberg@purdue.edu