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The firefighters raised the money the past few months through the sale of t-shirts designed by Firefighter Kyle Ladewig.
"Knowing how difficult a breast cancer diagnosis can be for family and having witnessed some of our member's families be impacted by the disease, it seemed like a great opportunity for us to pitch in and do our part to help find a cure," said Firefighter Joseph Derienzo, who headed the sale.
All of the funds raised through the sale of 346 shirts went to the center, along with a $300 contribution from the Park Ridge Firemen's Association.
The Association also provides:
- three annual scholarships to eligible Park Ridge school seniors in memory of ex-Fire Chief Rocky Pilger;
- annual baby-sitter educational safety program;
- Santa’s annual Christmas Eve visit to Depot Square with toys, and stockings for all borough children;
- support of several firefighter organizations;
- support for several borough youth sports organizations;
- providing food and refreshments to firefighters after the fires, drills and mandated training sessions.
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