Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club to donate to OSF HealthCare

The Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club is comprised of 40 northern Illinois firefighters, spouses, and honorary members who enjoy riding.

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Members of the Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club presented a $1,600 check to the OSF HealthCare on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 9 a.m. at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St.

Each member is either an active or a retired member of an area fire department. Each year, Fire and Iron Station #53 sponsors a fundraising motorcycle ride, which raises money for the burn unit at OSF Saint Anthony, VetsRoll, and a hardship fund for area fallen firefighters. The club also supports other charity rides, provides escorts for funerals or welcome homes for veterans, and visits nursing homes and hospitals.

“We are grateful for the club’s continuous support,” said Ryan Duvall, strategic philanthropy officer for the OSF Saint Anthony Foundation. “We see many incredible patient outcomes from the burn unit, and to receive community support like this is very gratifying.”