'These families have been going through a lot. It's been a tougher time, and being able to be a small part of helping them through the holidays is the biggest part for me.'
Holiday wishes complete for more than 20 Chicago area families with a child battling a terminal illness.A busy room made up of volunteers, many with family in various local fire departments, are here to make sure every gift is ready to go.
Hoffman Estates Fire Chief Alan Wax said prior to the pandemic, Operation North Pole would throw a"Winter Wonderfest" for sick children and their families, complete with a special train ride, ceremony, food, and games."We are happy to be able to provide gifts for all the kids in the family. And we are having police and fire departments from throughout the suburbs and the city deliver those gifts in their emergency vehicles," Wax said.
For firefighter Jim Leibach, who brings his group of Niles Explorers to help, it's an emotional every time he talks about what they are here to do.
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