Posted on January 31, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Some North Judson officials and local emergency personnel will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” next month, with a special fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd.
At the North Judson Town Council’s second meeting of the month, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher shared plans for a fundraiser that would help collect funds to purchase boots, hats and gloves for kids in need.
The event would involve police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel and even some town council members jumping into a container filled with icy water.
If someone from the community would like to jump in as well, they can provide a $20 to participate. Fisher said there will also be another way for residents to play a part in the event.
She mentioned, “I think what we’ll do is if the public wants to participate and bring in a tray of ice cubes and put them in the water to kind of add to it, we’ll do that.”
Fisher noted that they will have an ambulance on site in order to ensure no one is in any danger, should they feel they’re getting too cold for comfort.
All monetary donations will go towards purchasing the apparel mentioned above. However, citizens are also welcome to bring in those items in lieu of a cash contribution.
The Police Department will hold a distribution day at their station sometime after the fundraiser so kids can come in to pick up the donated winter-wear.
Marshal Fisher said this is the first year they’re doing a fundraiser like this, but she hopes it can become an annual tradition where they raise money for various local needs.
If you have any questions, contact event organizers through the NJPD Facebook page or call 574-772-5914.
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