Kane County Hospital supports local robotics team

KANE COUNTY — Kane County Hospi­tal is proud to support the Paleo Pangolins FIRST LEGO League robotics team with a $1,500 donation to help fund their upcoming trip to the Internation­al Open Championship in Jalisco, Mexico.

(Left to Right) Kane County Hospital CEO Kurt Loveless, Reese Josie, James Reed, Britta Heaton, Coach Analise Heaton, Anya Heaton and Coach Daniel Heaton.

The team has made history this season, placing third out of 187 teams statewide and earning selection as one of six State Champions advanc­ing to international competition. Their ac­complishment reflects hard work, creativity and dedication and is a proud moment for the Kane County com­munity.

Hospital CEO Kurt Loveless and Outreach Specialist Brittney Johnson recently had the opportunity to see the team’s robot in ac­tion, highlighting the innovation and team­work behind their suc­cess. “We were incred­ibly impressed with what these students have accomplished,” said Loveless. “It’s exciting to see young people in our com­munity achieving at such a high level, and we’re proud to support them.”