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Danville Firefighters IAFF Local 429 in conjunction with the Friendly Tavern of Danville will be sponsoring our 14^th annual Poker Run on Saturday, July 7, 2012.

The Friendly’s Poker Run started in the summer of 1999. This will be our 8^th consecutive event with the Friendly Tavern. Our goal is to raise money for local charities. In the past 13 years, over $69,000 has been generated for charitable organizations such as; Shop With A Cop, Make a Wish Foundation, Faith In Action, MDA, The Family Readiness Group, Aunt Martha’s Health Clinic, The Danville Area Food Pantry, The Red, White, & Blue Child Passenger Safety Team, Project Success, C.A.S.A, and Peer Court.

Every year, we have been consistent in organizing a successful event. In 1999, The Friendly started with a group of 80 motorcycles. Since then, the numbers have increased to over 500 motorcyclists with over 700 participants.

2012 Poker Run Charities

The 2012 Poker Run will be held on July 7. Registration will start the night before and at 10AM on the day of the ride and the ride will leave promptly at NOON. This year, since our nation’s birthday celebration is in such a close time frame to our run, we have chosen to celebrate the freedom’s that we are provided and to honor those brave men and women that make it possible. This year we will be partnering with the Veteran’s Administration Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL as well as the Forty and Eight Veteran’s Organization.

Funds donated for our partners at the VA will help to provide clothing for the needy veterans. Last year their organization helped to provide basic clothing to nearly 1,000 veterans and coats to over 100, yet still fell short of meeting their needs. Because of new federal regulations and due to health concerns of communicable diseases, the VA is no longer able to accept used clothing, which means that all clothing must be purchased new. All of the clothing for our local veteran’s are purchased right here in Danville. Therefore, your donations will not only help to put warm clothes on the backs of the men and women who have helped fight for our country, but the dollars helping them are being kept right here in our local economy in doing so.

Funds donated for our partners with the 40&8 organization will be used for Nurses’ Training Programs. Currently the 40&8 is only able to fund three scholarships per year to nursing students. With the funds generated from this activity, we hope to be able to provide even more educational opportunities. Once again, this is a program that gives right back to our community. The scholarships provided are to students attending either Lakeview College of Nursing or Danville Area Community College Nursing Program, and our local veterans are the ones to thank for organizing these efforts.

This year’s event focuses on our freedoms and our veterans, but without the men and women who participate in our poker run and all of the contests, it would not be a success. Thanks to all of the bikers and members of the community who come out to support such a great cause! This year’s ride looks even more promising than year’s past with bigger prizes, a new route, and great entertainment! We hope to see all of you there!!

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Welcome to the official website of the firefighters of Danville, IL. We are members of Local 429 of the International Association of Firefighters. We hope that the information you find here will raise your interest and answer some of your questions about Danville's Bravest: the men and women of the Danville Fire Department, and the work we do. The Danville Fire Department was established in 1858. In 1935, The Danville Fire Department was unionized by the International Association of Firefighters. The Danville Fire Department proudly protects 33,800 people living in an area of 16.8 square miles. We operate out of 4 stations that protect a primarily residential area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a paid status. All of our 51 firefighters and lieutenants are members of Local 429, International Association of Firefighters.

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Member of Local 429 showing support for Representative Chad Hays in his bid for re-election for the 104th District.

MDA presents the Danville Firefighters Local 429 for recognition in raising $5,000 for this years Fill-The-Boot.