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FISHING DAY 2021
Fifteenth Annual Sgt. Tommy's Kids Family Fishing Day
We are excited to report that Saturday, June 19 will be our 15th annual Family Fishing Day. And while we are thrilled to be meeting at Herrick Lake once again, there will be some changes this year. All of these decisions were made in consultation with the Forest Preserve and other safety authorities, in an effort to keep our guests safe.
Our total attendance will be limited to 100 children, and we ask that each family keep attendees to those in their immediate household so we can accommodate as many children as possible. Additionally, in the first two weeks, registration will be limited to children who have a parent or guardian who is a veteran or active duty military, police officer, firefighter, or healthcare provider.
After May 19, all children will be welcome to register until we reach 100 children. Once we reach this registration total, others can request to join on a waiting list. We ask that anyone who is no longer planning to attend update us if their plans change in order to make room for another child.
Here are some other changes you may notice:
We would love for everyone to participate in the Family Fishing Day, and we are optimistic that we will be at full capacity again soon. In the meantime, we encourage all who are not able to attend to still go fishing with your families on June 19 (and throughout the summer). We would love for you to tag us in your pictures so we can see how you are remembering Tommy in your own way.
Thank you for understanding, and please reach out with any questions!
We are excited to report that Saturday, June 19 will be our 15th annual Family Fishing Day. And while we are thrilled to be meeting at Herrick Lake once again, there will be some changes this year. All of these decisions were made in consultation with the Forest Preserve and other safety authorities, in an effort to keep our guests safe.
Our total attendance will be limited to 100 children, and we ask that each family keep attendees to those in their immediate household so we can accommodate as many children as possible. Additionally, in the first two weeks, registration will be limited to children who have a parent or guardian who is a veteran or active duty military, police officer, firefighter, or healthcare provider.
After May 19, all children will be welcome to register until we reach 100 children. Once we reach this registration total, others can request to join on a waiting list. We ask that anyone who is no longer planning to attend update us if their plans change in order to make room for another child.
Here are some other changes you may notice:
- The timeline of our day will be shortened – now from 9:00-11:00 am.
- We will not be serving any lunch or other food. There will be prepackaged snacks in the children’s goodie bags. Please feel free to pack any other food your family will need during the event.
- Instead of rotating stations like we have done in past years, guests will be free to move around the lake at their convenience.
- There will be no craft area, but we will include take-home crafts in your goodie bag.
- We will ask that you abide by other safety precautions, including maintaining six feet of social distance from other families, wearing a mask when you come into contact with others, and keeping good hygiene (hand washing and sanitizing) throughout the event.
We would love for everyone to participate in the Family Fishing Day, and we are optimistic that we will be at full capacity again soon. In the meantime, we encourage all who are not able to attend to still go fishing with your families on June 19 (and throughout the summer). We would love for you to tag us in your pictures so we can see how you are remembering Tommy in your own way.
Thank you for understanding, and please reach out with any questions!
GOLF OUTING 2021
Eleventh Annual Sgt. Tommy's Kids Golf Outing
Our Eleventh Annual Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, September 25th, 2021 at Village Greens in Woodridge, IL. Additional details will be posted here as they become available.
If you would like to join our email list for 2021 please email us at info@sgttommyskids.org.
Our Eleventh Annual Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, September 25th, 2021 at Village Greens in Woodridge, IL. Additional details will be posted here as they become available.
If you would like to join our email list for 2021 please email us at info@sgttommyskids.org.
ABOUT US
The Sgt. Thomas M. Gilbert Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to promote youth appreciation and education of the outdoors.
Tom was the type to take on challenges with both enthusiasm and appreciation. He enjoyed working with children and had a great love for the outdoors. As Tom traveled the world, he was able to enjoy both of these. He was the type of person that when he was around children he would take them under his wing. Some of his best memories were of playing soccer with the children in Djibouti Africa when he was stationed there or being around the many kids he met during his time in Iraq.
In his honor, this foundation was created to combine two of his greatest joys and we will work hard to create something he would be proud of.
Tom was the type to take on challenges with both enthusiasm and appreciation. He enjoyed working with children and had a great love for the outdoors. As Tom traveled the world, he was able to enjoy both of these. He was the type of person that when he was around children he would take them under his wing. Some of his best memories were of playing soccer with the children in Djibouti Africa when he was stationed there or being around the many kids he met during his time in Iraq.
In his honor, this foundation was created to combine two of his greatest joys and we will work hard to create something he would be proud of.