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.
The Firefighter Who Fought His Own Fire Needs Us Now.
Austin is a pillar of the Pennsville, Ohio community. He isn’t just a dedicated volunteer firefighter; he has spent his life serving the spiritual needs of others as a former preacher for the Pennsville Church of Christ. Currently, he serves as an Evangelist with HomeMission, traveling to help small churches thrive across the country.
He has spent his life answering the call for others, often without question. Today, he is the one sounding the alarm.
13 Years of Service. 1 Tough Battle.
We are launching this campaign to ensure Philip’s family remains stable during this storm. Your donation helps cover medical expenses and lost wages, ensuring that Philip sees the community rallying behind him just as he has always rallied for us.
In Loving Memory of Macon: Help the Bullock Family Heal
Our brother Trey lost his 17-year-old son, Macon, to suicide this week. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that Trey responded to the scene and had to render aid to his own son.
The emotional weight of this event is crushing. We are raising immediate funds to cover funeral costs and replace Trey’s income so he can stay home with his wife, Amy, and son, Will.
Please help us lift this financial burden off their shoulders so they can survive this loss. Every dollar counts.
Answering the Call for the Fritzman Family
Why We Need Your Help Because of the nature of his passing, Blaine’s family likely will not receive Line of Duty Death (LODD) benefits. This leaves a massive financial gap for a young mother and two children who just lost their provider and hero.
We cannot let them walk this path alone. It is our turn to care for the family of the man who cared for everyone else.
How You Can Help Every dollar raised goes directly to Blaine’s wife and children to help with funeral costs and daily living expenses as they navigate this tragedy. Please donate today and stand with the Fritzman family.
Workman’s Comp Denied Him. We Won’t. Rally for Charlie Pell.
Why We Need You Now Because Charlie serves as a Part-Time member, he does not have employer-sponsored health insurance. To make matters worse, Workman’s Comp dropped his case and denied coverage, classifying his injury as a disability rather than a line-of-duty injury.
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.

