OAK FOREST, Ill. -- Project Fire Buddies is an organization of first responders dedicated to supporting Chicago-area families with critically ill children. "When you see these kids go through this ...

"It's nothing right now to me, but first I was like I can make this? Now I know how to make vases and cups and bowls," instructor Deaunata Holman said. Holman also knows how to fight fire with fire.

Alex Harris says glassblowing as part of Project Fire has helped him cope with the death of his brother Aaron, who was gunned down in his presence a year ago. Credit: Andrea Bauer Sweat is rolling off ...