Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg hosts a “Vest-a-Thon” radiothon on Saturday, February 24, 10 am to 1 pm, to support the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation’s Get Behind the Vest.
A vest isn’t bulletproof forever. It wears out. It breaks down. It needs to be replaced every five years. And just one bullet permanently damages a vest, making it unusable.
Chicago police officers are responsible for replacing their own vests.
At $500 or more per vest, in addition to other equipment and uniform expenses, the costs can quickly add up.
The “Vest-a-Thon” radiothon has set a goal of purchasing 400 new vests for Chicago police officers. A donation ensures that every officer out there protecting you is protected. Make a donation here.
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives of our fallen heroes and assisting those heroes in need. The Foundation provides support and assistance to the families of Chicago police officers who are killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. “Get Behind the Vest” is just one of the missions of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
This article was originally published by a wgnradio.com . Read the Original article here. .