On July 28, the Green Bay Packers joined forces with the firefighters in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, for a fundraising event called Fill the Helmet. The goal of the campaign, which is being lead by the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, is to raise money for the purchase of child identification kits for every kindergarten through eighth grade child in the state. These kits, which include a DNA swab, an inkless fingerprint card and a wallet-sized ID card, are meant to assist law enforcement professionals in the event of an emergency.
The Sheboygan Fire Department, the Packers and 4,000 other firefighters from across the state hope to raise $2.4 million by the end of the fundraiser. The plan is to donate this money to Safety Blitz, an organization dedicated to national child identification, for purchase and distribution of the kits.
Former Green Pay Packer Jerry Kramer shared his enthusiasm for the event with the Sheboygan Press, "[Child identification] is something that I think has been necessary. I'm pleased to be a part of it and think it is a wonderful program."
Wisconsin firefighters will take to the streets to collect money, but individuals interested in making a donation can stop by any firehouse.