2020 Hometown Heroes

Page 124 2020 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 14, 2020 U nusual times call for unusual solutions. On Saturday of this weekend, a large group of folks came together to create an unusual solution for wanting to be with a good friend who is suffering a devastating illness. Caroline Higgins was diagnosed in September with glioblastoma – an incurable cancer that occupies the brain. She is at home with her husband Mike. Because she is considered even more at risk of coronavirus due to her cancer, Caroline and Mike are even more isolated than most. Close friends to the Higgins’, Chuck and Penny Fricke and Ron and Deb Ackerman wanted to do something special to show Caroline and Mike that they are in the hearts and prayers of many, many people. The four decided that they would organize a drive-by parade to Mike and Caroline’s home. The group had planned ahead and advised the Lincoln Police Department what they were going to be doing. They issued a set of rules to follow to assure safety while driving and also encouraged social distancing for everyone sake. On Saturday afternoon, more than 100 vehicles filled the parking lot at Logan Lanes Friends show their love for Caroline Higgins with an Easter Parade COMMUNITY: WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER! CONTINUED u