The Daily Herald recently published a story about a heartwarming charity cook-off taking place in Lincolnshire, aimed at supporting a young girl battling cancer. This event brings together local police officers and firefighters, who will temporarily swap their uniforms for aprons as they compete in a friendly barbecue contest.
On September 27, the Lincolnshire Police Department and the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District will host the charity cook-off at the village hall located at 1 Olde Half Day Road. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a variety of mouthwatering dishes including ribs, pulled pork, and beef brisket. It's not just a competition—it's a chance for these first responders to come together for a noble cause.
“Firefighters are often known for being great cooks,†said Brian Balinski, a Lincolnshire police officer and one of the event organizers. “We have some officers who really enjoy cooking, so this is a fun way to put our skills to the test while helping someone in need.â€
Fire Chief Fred Krueger is confident his team will win the competition. “We’re known as great cooks, and they’re known as great eaters,†he joked. “They’re really outmatched.â€
The event supports six-year-old Ava Lee, who was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in February. Living near Lincolnshire, Ava needs a bone-marrow transplant to help her body produce healthy blood cells. Unfortunately, no match has been found yet among her family members, which means she requires a donor from outside her family.
“Our main goal is to find a bone marrow donor for Ava,†Balinski explained. “We’ve been working on organizing blood drives for years, but her story has given us a real opportunity to make a bigger impact.â€
To raise funds for the National Marrow Donor Program’s Be The Match initiative, participants will sell samples of their grilled dishes. Testing to become a marrow donor is simple—just a cheek swab—but it can be costly, which is why the event aims to cover those expenses for anyone interested.
Ava, a first-grader at Pritchett Elementary School in Buffalo Grove, was diagnosed after her mother noticed a persistent skin infection. She has been undergoing chemotherapy for seven months, and without a bone-marrow match, the next step may involve an umbilical-cord blood transplant.
“We hope to get around 40 new donors from this event,†Balinski said. “We’re hoping people will feel moved by Ava’s story and want to help.â€
Esther Lee, Ava’s mother, expressed deep gratitude for the community’s support. “We’re honored and humbled by all the love and kindness we’ve received,†she said.
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