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Calling All DuPage/Cook 1st Responders! Join the Challenge: Sat. Sept. 13

The First Responders Challenge will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Fishel Park, downtown Downers Grove. Area first responders are invited to participate, registration ends by Friday, August 1.

There is still space for area police, fire and other first responders to participate in the 1st Annual First Responders Challenge/Family Fun Day 2014

Charity beneficiaries of this event will be the 100 Club of DuPage and 100 Club of Chicago/Cook County - both organizations provide support for the families of fallen firefighters and police officers.
 

This exciting event will be packed full of family-friendly activities, and some healthy competition...where awards and trophies will given to the top scoring three teams who compete in the obstacle challenge. The First Responders Challenge/Family Fun Day will be held in Fishel Park, downtown Downers Grove on Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.. 

The obstacle course challenge with consist of a tug o war, hose run, strength and endurance circuit and other competitive stations starting just after 11 a.m. An awards ceremony will be held once the competition ends, where bragging rights will be won! Register online or call 312-719-2332 for registration information. 

Other activities for the entire family will include bouncy houses/inflatables, Home Depot building stations, a face painter, magician and caricature artist. Skuddlebutts will provide food and refreshments available for purchase. 

Chicagoland area rock and roll band The Belvederes
will be performing live from noon until 5 p.m., 97.1 The Drive also will be in on the promotion!

All who attend the event will be entered into a raffle to win a trip for 4 to Cancun provided by Bronze Sponsor Travalati and iPad Mini's provided by Platinum Sponsor Country Financial. Downers Grove law firm Gartner and Bondavalli also is a Bronze Sponsor of the event. 

Other participating businesses who will showcase their wares and services will include: Cristal-MeUsana Indpenedent Representative Chris GoellerElite Dental Care,
Korwitts Chiropractic and The Olive Tap.

An after-party will be held at, and sponsored by Emmett's, and we thank Patch.com for their media sponsorship!

So join us as we tie up the summer with a big bow as we highlight area first responders - and give back to an organization that provides their families unwavering support in their greatest time of need. 

Visit www.1stresponderschallenge.com for more information!




 



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