PHOTOS: Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
Buddy's Helpers, a Chicago-based nonprofit that engages young athletes to make a difference in the community, brought scooters to more than 100 first and second graders at Fernwood Elementary School in Orland Park for Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
Fernway Elementary School students show the dollars they received from the Buddy’s Helpers group during Random Acts of Kindness Week.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
High school athletes representing Buddy’s Helpers high five Fernway students at a special assembly Feb. 14.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
Students gather at the Orland Park not knowing they are about to be surprised with new scooters.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
The scooters are lined up before being presented to the first and second graders.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
Delight fills the students' faces when the scooters are unveiled.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
Once students picked out scooters, they were off to the races in the Fernway gym.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
High school athletes hold up signs during the scooter giveaway at Fernway.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
It's all smile in scooter city.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
First and second grade students at Fernway pose with their new scooters.
Buddy's Helpers surprise Fernwood Elementary students with scooters
Mokena native Joe Trost is the founder of the Buddy’s Helpers organization and speaks to Fernway students about the importance of kindness.
Fernway Elementary School first and second graders assembled to hear a talk on kindness from the head of the Buddy’s Helpers organization. But a surprise was on the way.
Sandburg senior James White was told he was going to sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” with ultimate fighting star Connor McGregor during the seventh-inning stretch of a Cubs game.
Providence Catholic High School's long-time athletic trainer is honored by Buddy's Helpers for his dedication and service to students.
