PM- 4th Annual Day of Cheerful Service in Honor of Gavin Short
Schedule
Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Rule Park | Grayslake, IL
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Our son Gavin Short is an Eagle Scout whose life was taken far too soon. He passed on April 29, 2022 in a tragic auto accident, along with two of his best friends, Drake and Nic. To continue his legacy of kindness and volunteerism, we invite you to join us in a Day of Cheerful Service in Honor of Gavin. A commitment to cheerful service is one of the central principles of the Order of the Arrow, which is a Scouting honor society. Gavin joined the OA brotherhood in 2016. There are two opportunities for you to help on this Day of Cheerful Service: packing meals at Feed My Starving Children and/or participating in a park cleanup at the Wildwood Park District.
If you would like to sign up for the packing session at Feed My Starving Children from 9-10:45 am, please click here:
http://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=B2657V
If you would like to sign up for the park cleanup event for the Wildwood Park District from 1-4 pm, please click here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BAEAE2CA0FA7-62214485-fourth
This event will benefit the Wildwood Park District, the sponsor organization for Scouts BSA Troop 671. From approximately 1-4pm, we will participate in an extensive park cleanup at two different parks. Our family will split up so that we can represent at both locations. Park maintenance staff will be on hand to direct our efforts. For the most part, we will be cleaning up brush, removing fallen trees, performing branch maintenance, and general debris removal. The Park District will provide some loppers for us to use, as well as have water and snacks on hand. Please provide your own eye protection (and hearing protection if desired), gloves, hand tools/tree trimming tools, closed toed shoes, and extra water. Participants should be ready to work hard and dress for the weather - BE PREPARED! Note: the end time is flexible and participants do not have to stay for the entire shift.
Though our grief never truly ends, we are forever grateful that our community continues to keep Gavin's spirit alive with us. We look forward to giving back - and doing so in Gavin's name. Thank you!
Beth & Allan Short
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Where is it happening?
Rule Park, 33325 N Sears Blvd, Grayslake, IL 60030-2158, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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