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The St. Kieran Knights of Columbus Council 13983 recently presented the Shelby Township Fire Department with “Casey” teddy bears to help comfort children going through emergency situations. Pictured from left are K of C Grand Knight Jim Finn, Shelby Township Deputy Fire Marshal Brian Werner, and K of C members Joe Vogel and Al Jankowski.
Photo provided by Ralph Engler
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 19, the St. Kieran Knights of Columbus Council 13983 presented the Shelby Township Fire Department with two dozen “Casey” teddy bears.
Joseph Vogel, the council recorder, said that the teddy bears are to be given to traumatized children at fire and automobile accident scenes.
“Founded in 1882, in New Haven, Connecticut, by Blessed Father Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus is now an international fraternal organization based on the principals of charity, fraternity, unity and patriotism. They also strongly support the local, state, and national Special Olympics,” he said in an email.
Ralph Engler, past grand knight, which is the council’s chief executive officer, said this display of community service was started in 2019 by St. Kieran Council 13983.
“We are an organization of Catholic men that support the Community needs at Special Olympics, Right to Life efforts, supply coats for needy children, deliver food to local food banks, supported (the) Parish youth group trip to World Youth Day in Portugal, plus additional support to Community needs. Look for Casey Bear that can often be seen on the dashboard on Shelby emergency vehicles as they travel throughout the Township,” Engler said via email
