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Christmas Lights on Trees

About the Lights & Ladders Brigade - November 30th, 2024

The Lights & Ladders Brigade is an event hosted by the Finley Forever Foundation and other local foundations each year. We have partnered with multiple local foundations in the past, such as The Tom Hopkins Foundation, Christmas Without Cancer, and Project Fire Buddies, to raise money and bring cheer to families battling cancer during the holidays.

Our Goal

The Annual Lights & Ladders Brigade helps spread holiday cheer and support for families fighting against cancer or experiencing a difficult time. Firefighters from across multiple states volunteer their time to decorate the homes of multiple recipients. It is a heartwarming and memorable event for everyone involved. All proceeds go towards holiday decorations, general costs of the event, and family gifts and donations.

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Make a Donation

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Thank You to our 2024 Sponsors!

Sponsor a House
$2,500 Donation
Mr. & Mrs. Clause
$1,000 Donation
Rudolph
$500 Donation
  • Dan Poole with First In Realty, Inc.

  • Herbie Johnson Foundation

  • Tom Hopkins Foundation

  • The Popp Family - In Honor of Tommy

  • Southside F.O.O.L.S.

  • Project Fire Buddies

  • Cole Fire Protection, Inc.

  • Mt. Greenwood Colts Cheer & Football Organization

  • Skoogs Pub & Grill 

  • Frankfort Fire Fighters Foundation

  • Prodriven Global Brands

  • ​Marquette Bank

  • IBEW Local 9

  • Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast www.chicagosbraveststories.com

  • Abendroth Accounting & Tax Services, Inc.

  • PURE Mold Free

  • Tim Walsh Family

  • Cobblestone Cares

  • US Safety Products

  • Deborah L. Bates

Santa's Elves
$250 Donation
  • Bob & Laurie Wilson

  • In memory of Maggie DeVries Love The Sapp Family

  • Evergreen Park Firefighters

  • ​The Patras family, in memory of Kevin

  • Garden Homes Firefighter's Association

  • In memory of Maggie DeVries Love, Uncle Dan, Aunt Lisa, Jake & Cassie Lorenz

  • Sharon McCastland

  • Orland Fire Chiefs Association

Fill the Stockings
$100 Donation
  • Michele Soto - Traveluxe

  • In Memory of Courtney Schoolcraft

  • Fully Involved, LLC

  • Clark Griswold

  • Aunt Peach

  • Ally Coglianese

  • Sean & Amanda Fierce

  • Simon Family

  • In memory of Barbara Wishba

  • Clifford Family

  • Bailey Building and Loan

2022 Lights & Ladders Brigade

The 2022 Lights & Ladders Brigade was a resounding success, spreading joy and support to families fighting against cancer during the holiday season. Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers, we raised vital funds, adorned homes with festive decorations, and provided meaningful gifts to bring cheer to courageous families. Together, we made a lasting impact and brought a glimmer of hope to those in need this winter season.

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