Our vision is to be the best charity for firefighters and their families.
We believe it feels good to do good, and that every ounce of help matters.
That's why we host individual Mayday Campaigns, ensuring that EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. you donate directly benefits the recipients. In fact, we go the extra mile by adding an additional 3.43% to maximize the impact of your contributions.
Meet the incredible individuals we're currently assisting.
Each story is a testament to the strength and resilience of our firefighting community.
Click the links below to discover the lives you can touch and the difference you can make.
Your contribution, no matter the amount, will be a beacon of hope, lighting the way forward for those who have dedicated their lives to serving others. With your help, we can continue being the lifeline that our firefighter community relies on.
Support Firefighter Chris Walker in His Fight Against Cancer
The Yard Foundation is calling on the brotherhood and the community Chris has served so faithfully. Let’s rally together to lift the burden for the Walker family. Your donation will directly support Chris on his healing journey, helping with medical bills and household expenses so he can focus on what matters most: fighting this disease and getting back to his family.
Let’s show Chris that the brotherhood is alive and well. Let’s show him he's not in this fight alone.
Help Firefighter Austin Crawn Recover
While Austin's strength and spirit are unbreakable, the financial strain of an injury like this can be overwhelming. Your contribution will directly support Austin and his family, covering critical expenses and allowing him to focus completely on his recovery.
Please give what you can to help a hero get back on his feet.
Rally for Rosenberg's Own: Help Tyler Macha Battle Cancer
Rosenberg Firefighter and U.S. Army veteran Tyler Macha needs our help. He is currently battling Stage III Oral Cancer, a fight that requires immense strength and resources.
Your support can make an immediate difference. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps lighten their financial load and provides the peace of mind they need to concentrate on Tyler's health. Let's step up for one of our own.
Mayday for a Mentor: Help Paramedic Emmett Thomas Fight for His Life
For those who don't know Emmett, his impact on the first responder community is immeasurable. He's the veteran medic everyone respects, the mentor who kicked off more careers than we can count, and the friend who always has your back, on and off the job. He has spent his life helping, healing, and teaching others.
The funds raised will go directly to Emmett to help alleviate the immense financial burden of medical treatments, lost wages, and the unexpected costs that come with a critical illness. Our goal is to remove the financial stress so he can focus all of his energy on fighting, healing, and spending precious time with his loved ones.
A Firefighter's Fight: Join Justin Stiehl's Battle Against Cancer
Even in the toughest moments, Justin shows up for his crew. He's at the firehouse for family dinners and is leading his team at the 2025 NOLA Memorial Stair Climb. His resilience is an inspiration, but he needs our support to win this fight.
Support a hero. Your donation helps us provide financial support to Justin and his family as he battles cancer.