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.
Click the links below to discover the lives you can touch and the difference you can make. Each story is a testament to the strength and resilience of our firefighting community.
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.
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In Memory of a Son: Rallying Around Brother Shawn McCullough
We answer the call for strangers every day. Now, we must answer the call for one of our own.
Our brother, classmate, and fellow Philadelphia firefighter, Shawn McCullough, is facing the unimaginable. This past week, Shawn lost his 17-year-old son to a sudden cardiac emergency. No father should have to say goodbye to his child.
As Shawn and his family navigate this heartbreaking grief, the last thing they should worry about is financial stress. We are raising funds to support the McCullough family directly during this time of mourning. Please help us lift this burden off a brother’s shoulders.
Donate today to stand with the McCullough family.
One of Our Own Needs Us: Support CFD Paramedic Randy Campbell
This fundraiser is to support Randy and his family as he faces the challenging weeks and months ahead. We all know the job. An injury like this doesn’t just take a physical toll; it takes a financial and emotional one, too.
Your donation will go directly to Randy and his family to help cover medical bills, lost wages, and the immense stress of this recovery.
Let's show Randy the full strength of the CFD family and the Chicago community. Thank you for standing by one of Chicago’s own heroes.
Help the Lecompte Family Rebuild Their Lives
John has always answered the call for us. Today, we are answering the call for him.
This fundraiser gives us a way to directly support the Lecompte family. We are raising funds to help them secure housing, replace clothes and essentials, and begin the long, difficult process of rebuilding.
Every single contribution, no matter the amount, makes a direct and immediate difference. It shows this family that they are not alone and that the community they've served for so long is standing right beside them.
Urgent Support Needed for Firefighter Solomon Rynard
Solomon is a fighter. But this is one battle he shouldn't have to fight without his crew. This campaign is our chance to step up and provide the support he and Kinsey desperately need.
Your donation will go directly to covering overwhelming medical bills, offsetting lost income while he is unable to work, and ensuring he has access to the best possible care and rehabilitation. It gives them the breathing room they need to focus on what truly matters: his healing.
Let's show Solomon the same unwavering support he has always shown his community. Let's rally together and help this hero heal.
In Loving Memory of Cheri Holmes: Giving Back to Those Who Support Our Own.
On October 20th, our sister Cheri Holmes answered her final alarm. The love and support she felt from her CFD family and The Yard Foundation never left her.
Cheri and her family wished to pay that kindness forward. In her memory, we are launching this campaign to give back to The Yard Foundation. Our goal is to replenish the fund so they can immediately help the next brother or sister firefighter who faces a crisis.
Your Donation Carries on Her Legacy
Your contribution isn't just a donation; it’s a statement. It says that we look after our own. It ensures that the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood that supported Cheri continues to thrive.
Every dollar you give helps The Yard Foundation provide critical financial assistance for medical bills, family emergencies, and other unforeseen hardships. You are honoring Cheri’s memory by ensuring the next firefighter facing a crisis receives the same unwavering support she did.
Join us in celebrating a life of service by giving back.
He dedicated his life to serving others. Now, it's our turn to support his family.
In the fire service, we have a sacred promise: we always have each other's back. When a brother falls, we lift up their family. Today, we ask you to join us in fulfilling that promise for Lt. Minor.
Your donation will provide direct and immediate support to the Minor family. It will help cover funeral expenses, manage daily bills, and provide a measure of stability for his children as they face a future without their dad. It will give them the breathing room they need to grieve without the added weight of financial worry.
Rally for a Brother: Help Chris Sadowski on His Toughest Call Yet
Chris has dedicated his career to serving others. He is a passionate and committed firefighter, known for his compassion and strength in the face of crisis. He is the person you hope arrives when you call for help.
Now, Chris is the one who needs help. He faces a long and difficult recovery. The physical and emotional toll is immense, and the financial weight of critical medical care is staggering.
Answer the Call for Battalion Chief Bo Sprunger
Recently, Bo was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. After initial care at Emory University, he is now preparing for the next critical step: intensive treatment at the renowned Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.
This battle comes with immense challenges, not just for Bo, but for his entire family. As a devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather, his focus should be on fighting and healing, surrounded by his loved ones. It shouldn't be on the overwhelming financial burden that comes with travel, specialized treatments, and time away from work.
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.
Hero Down, But Not Out: Help Firefighter Gallagher Recover
When a fire broke out on September 28, Firefighter John Gallagher rushed in while others ran out. He saved a life, but in the process, he was severely injured. His heroic actions in the face of danger led to severe burns to his hands and wrists.
Every dollar you give goes directly to Firefighter Gallagher and his family, helping to replace his lost income and provide stability during this uncertain time.
Help East Branch's Own Jon Polomcean in His Fight Against Cancer
For years, Assistant Chief Jon "Bubby" Polomcean has been there for us. Now, he's in a fight for his life against occupational lung cancer. Jon will be having surgery in November after he finishes chemotherapy. We've started this campaign to provide direct financial support for his medical treatment and family. Please donate today and help us support one of our own.
A Hero Needs Our Help: Rally for Brantley Worley
While Brantley begins the long road to recovery, his family faces an uncertain and difficult path. They need our support. Your donation will directly help the Worley family with mounting medical bills and daily expenses, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: being by Brantley's side.
Let’s rally together and show Captain Worley and his family that they are not fighting this battle alone.
Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice of FF Preston Fant
In those critical moments, Firefighter Preston Fant became separated from his crew. By the time all personnel were accounted for outside, Preston was still missing. He was located and rushed to Grady, but our brother had made the ultimate sacrifice.
We can't change the outcome of that fire, but we can change what happens next for Preston's family. He stood on the front lines for us; now we need to stand on the front line for his family. This is our chance to show them that the brotherhood never leaves a family behind.
Honoring a Hero: The Zach Poole Memorial Fund
Our brother, Firefighter Zach Poole, was tragically killed last week, leaving behind his two precious daughters.
It's our turn to answer the call for his family. We're raising money to support his girls in the wake of this tragedy. Please help us honor a hero and provide for his children.
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Supporting a 43-Year Veteran in His Fight Against Cancer
The brotherhood of firefighters and the communities he so bravely served are now rallying to answer his call. We are uniting to support Brian and his family, helping to ease the financial burden of this fight so they can focus on what truly matters: healing.
Your donation will directly support Chief Kunce's medical expenses and family needs during this incredibly difficult time. Let's show him that his 43 years of service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Let's have his back, just like he always had ours.
A Hero's Miracle: The Fight for Chief John Lucariello
To his family, John is "truly the best man in the entire world." To his fellow firefighters and the community he swore to protect, he is a dedicated leader for whom the fire service is life. He has spent his career answering the call for others in their darkest hour.
Now, he faces the greatest fight of his life. The road ahead is long and uncertain. Doctors are monitoring his brain activity with the hope of performing a triple bypass surgery, but his future remains unknown. This will be a long, difficult, and expensive journey for John and his family.

