203. Where Angels Play - Bill Lavin

Retired Fire Captain Bill Lavin hasn't slowed down his continuous efforts in public service since 2014. 26 years with the Elizabeth, NJ Fire Department, 11 years as the Local President and another 16 years as the Statewide Local President, Bill always fought for what is right and deserved. Maybe to his detriment, he takes everything personal. Witnessing tragedy during his tenure led Bill to believe he wanted to do more in giving back as another way to offer public service. Hurricane Katrina, September 11, 2001 and the Sandy Hook school shooting were events that shook Bill Lavin and he wanted to do more. Bill found Where Angels Play, a not for profit foundation that builds playgrounds for those lost during tragedy. Triumph over tragedy is important to Bill and the foundation. Surrounded by hard working volunteers, their foundation has built over 60 playgrounds memorializing these innocent lives lost. Their foundation is not stopping any time soon. As terrible as tragedy is, foundations like Where Angels Play can offer so much for the families and the people involved in the process. This powerful group is making a difference just like firefighters, running towards the tragedy and trying to make a best scenario outcome for all involved. Bill Lavin's passion for the process and love for the families and victims is second to none. He speaks from the heart and the success of this foundation is for one main reason, he takes everything personal. Please visit www.whereangelsplayfoundation.org for more information. The foundation is always looking for volunteers, vendors to offer support and monetary donations. Corporate sponsors play a large role in the process as well and shout outs to Jersey Mikes, Home Depot, Old Castle and Campbell Supply.