This year we had an added event for Bugs Pals at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital. The Seimek Family asked us to meet them at the hospital, and hand out the toys they normally just drop off to the hospital. We met up at the hospital and got suited up. met with the staff and the seimek family, took ...

Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook, IL had their 2nd Star Wars celebration on December 9, 2017 from 10 to 3. We came out to interact with the patrons and enjoy ourselves. This was a great time. the library once again did a fantastic job with activities for the kids, an Endor forrest, and they also ...

We were asked to participate in the Warrenville 4th of July parade. It was the city's 50th anniversary, and they were looking for some Star wars for the parade. Jason took this on as a last minute troop, and we were very well received.

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The CL Warriors foundation asked us to come out and greet the families of children with Leukemia. The foundation bought out 1 screen and invited the families to come see TLJ. We took photos and hung out in the lobby inneracting with the children and families. The children were encouraged to wear cos...

This was our 3rd year participating in the Chicago Wolves Star Wars night. As always, we made it a hit. We a huge group, varied costumes, and were a hit with the fans. This event is always a sell out for the Wolves, and they are great hosts. Thank you to everyone who made it out, and made my job eas...

Another last minute troop. We had done this parade about 3 years ago. Although the route has changed, it was no less demanding. It was later in the year, but it was still hot and humid. Thank you to all the brave souls who came out to give a good showing for the parade. Thanks to Ted for the Maul ha...

We were asked to join in the Walk for Wishes event thru our FB page. A small group of us had joined William, the boy we granted his wish to become a jedi, and fight Vader, and his family last year as he was one the guests of honor. This year William's family did not participate, however the event or...

LMAO ... the look on Supergirl's face

It was a fun parade, glad I could make it out.

Year number 4 for Montgomery Fest parade is in the books. As always we were a huge hit. Once again we almost got out numbered by the younglings. thanks to everyone for letting their children take part in the parade too. this one is a very laid back, short route, and child friendly parade. I have alr...

This was the 7th year for the Bug's Pals troop to the advocate children's hospital in Oak Lawn. This year the hospital and Dan worked out together to get a smaller number of troopers, but the ability for the group to stay together, and visit every room and floor available to us. Once again we were a...

This was the 3rd year of Trooping the MS walk in St Charles. Once again we were a huge hit as we mingled with the participants, and cheer those on at the start/finish line. This year the weather was MUCH better then last year. Thanks to those who made it out to support this great cause. I have alrea...

This was the 2nd year we have done a Star Wars night for the Chicago Wolves. As always we were a big part of their success. I had our contact approach me a few different times during the event to thank us for making the event a huge hit. We got to the arena before gates opening, got suited up, and m...

This was the 6th year for Bug's Pals/Advocate Children's Hospital event. Once again we had a fantastic troop bringing smiles and gifts to the children, their parents, and the faculty. This year was a first as we had a little smaller number then years past, so we stayed together as group. It was a fa...

Walk MS is a yearly event held on the first Sunday in May by the National MS society to help raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS). They provide research and support for those affected and caring for those affected with MS. This was our 2nd year participating in this event. This year...

Long Beach Elementary School help it's annual Fun Fair and decided on a Star Wars theme. They invited the Star Wars groups along to interact with the students, parents, and teachers alike. We weren't given any real direction, so we just mingled, took photos, and hammed it up for the kids. Afterward ...

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The Chicago Wolves choose to make their first theme night Star Wars night... they choose wisely. We were asked to participate in the teams first Star wars night. They went all out having wolves lightsabers, a guest appearence from Taylor Grey, from Rebels, and of course, us. We were asked to wander ...

This was the 5th year of doing the Hope/Advocate Children's Hospital visit for Bug's Pals. We had a great turn out of characters, and as always were a huge hit with both children and adults. We had several members donate coloring books, crayons, books, and toys. Dan Siemek's sister's business provid...