Bulldoze Disabilities Day 2018

(Photo courtesy of Henson Disposal)

The 2nd Annual Bulldoze Disabilities Day is coming up Saturday, July 21st with Henson Disposal. You can have a day of family fun that helps a couple of great causes!

Bring the kids out for the opportunity to ride a variety of pieces of earth-moving equipment, get up close to big trucks, get their faces painted and more.

All Proceeds & donations benefit the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate and the Central Illinois Sled Hockey Association.

Event Date: Saturday, July 21st
Event Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Admission: $6.00 per child (No charge for adults)
Donations accepted

Event Location: 2020 Bunn St. Bloomington, IL
(the former Tri Lakes Fishing Club)
Take Trilakes Rd off South Bunn St

If you would like to volunteer to help make this day special for the kids, contact Henson Disposal at (309) 829-5021.

Get more details about the 2nd Annual Bulldoze Disabilities Day 2018 at the official Facebook page here.

Make plans now to bring the family out for “Live-Sized Tonka Truck Fun” that benefits St. Jude and the Central Illinois Sled Hockey Association Saturday, July 21st fro Bulldoze Disabilities Day 2018!

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