The "Roaring 57s" unit of the
West Suburban Medinah Shriners gets ready for the Forest Park St. Patrick's Day parade. This unit alone raises $10,000 each year for the Shrine Hospitals, thanks to the "honoraria--nothing as crass as payment" they receive for the 40-60 parades they participate in annually. This year they already have eight parades scheduled on July 4th!
As someone who has been known to do some fundraising in my time, let me tell you that every organization should be fortunate enough to have ambassadors as enthusiastic and knowledgeable as these men are.
