August 20, 2008

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Our Mission

The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation:
Working to extinguish fire fighter cancer.

Fire fighters dedicate their lives to the service of others. The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation was established to provide international outreach, support, and resource assistance programs for fire fighters and family members that are stricken by cancer. The Foundation is creating state of the art programs for cancer education, awareness, and prevention to ensure the quality of life and retirement of fire fighters around the world.

Our Goals

The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation will promote knowledge, awareness, and advocacy for the fire fighter diagnosed with cancer. The foundation will continue to support active and retired fire fighters by promoting occupation specific cancer screening and wellness testing. We are seeking volunteers, medical and fire service advisors, benefactors, and partnership with organizations of similar goals.

We are here to: S.P.E.A.R.

Support – Offer emotional support and social assistance for fire fighters and family members battling cancer.

Promote – Encourage health and wellbeing by endorsing annual occupation specific cancer screenings and wellness testing.

Educate – Provide resource information to assist the fire fighter diagnosed with cancer to better understand their disease. Partner with other international cancer organizations to offer education and awareness programs.

Assist – Establish a national prescription assistance program for fire fighters diagnosed with cancer. Provide our members enduring chemotherapy with a home air purification unit to help them remain healthy during treatment. Effect improved communication among retired fire fighters.

Research – Identify leaders in medicine and science who can offer treatment options. Educate national and regional elected officials to advance national fire fighter cancer studies.

What's New at Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation

Westminster Firefighter Flips, Flops, and Wins!

Updated On: Aug 12, 2008 (14:07:00)

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Water World waterpark located in Federal Heights, Colorado was the setting for the 12th Annual Belly Flop Challenge. This year's event offered a new twist. It featured Colorado's Bravest; firefighters from 7 departments in the Denver Metro area floppin to benefit firefighter cancer.

Westminster firefighter Ron Taylor won top flop honors and a trip for 2 to Mexico (Apple Vacations) after wowing the crowd in the third round with a freestyle flip and flop to score a perfect 30 from the judges.

The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation proudly partnered with Water World and the Federal Heights Fire Department to promote this unique sporting event. Firefighter Mike Eason (Federal Heights Local 4222) sprung into action and superbly organized a fun filled day of camraderie, cancer outreach, and fundraising. KYGO radio personalties offered splash by splash narratives and contestant interviews.

Lodo's Bar & Grill,Westminster hosted the "Splashdown After Party" under the stars. The Colorado Emerald Society entertained flop survivors and supporters with fine Irish piping and a talented dance ensemble.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to all that participated in the day's activities and we look forward to making an even bigger splash next year!

Colorado's Water World & Lodo's Bar & Grill to Host FFCF Fundraisers July 17th

Updated On: Jul 11, 2008 (17:25:00)

Firefighter Mike Eason and the Federal Heights Fire Department will host a day / evening of fundraising and cancer awareness activities to support the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation and its members.

A day of splashing good fun will begin at Water World Colorado and feature a "Floppin' for Cancer" belly flop challenge from 10 am - Noon. Park admission is free to fire fighters and attendees can enjoy a static display of fire equipment from several area fire departments.

Lodo's Bar & Grill will be the site for the "Splashdown After Party".from 6 pm until ? The Colorado Emerald Society will "Pipe In" the festivities of surprises and firefighter cancer survivors will be celebrated.

For more information:

Mike Eason @ (720) 234-9223 or
meason@ci.federal-heights.co.us

Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation Partners With FealGood Foundation For 9/11 Responders

Updated On: Jul 10, 2008 (03:41:00)

The FFCF has joined forces with the Fealgood Foundation to provide resources to 9/11 first responders. At a press conference held at Ground Zero on Tuesday, July 8th, both organizations were in force to support the efforts of New York City Council, Congressional, and Senatorial representatives calling for the reinstatement of NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard.

For more on this story, please visit our News & Events section. Check back for updates on this important 9/11 development.

MagneGrip Delivers First "Airhawk 265" Units to FFCF Members

Updated On: Jul 07, 2008 (03:18:00)

The FFCF, in conjunction with The MagneGrip Group, delivered the first "Airhawk 265" units to members in Delaware and Missouri. The Airhawk is a hospital-grade home air unit that removes viruses, bacteria, and toxins from the air. We work with the Fire Department, Local, or family to gift the unit to our members with respiratory or infection concerns. Our thanks to the Firefighter's Locals for helping to make this possible.

The "Airhawk 265" is part of our "Exhaust Cancer" initiative. Check back with us for the launch of the next part of our program.

"Code 3 for a Cure" Carries Cancer Mission of Hope & Survival

Updated On: Jun 29, 2008 (14:52:00)

The "Code 3 for a Cure" mission made its way to Wilmington, Delaware for an overnight stop. Retired firefighter and 2 x cancer survivor Lorenzo Abundiz, wife Peggy, and engineer John McNight shared the night half of a shift with the crew at Wilmington Fire Station 1.

Upon arrival, they were also greeted by WFD Chief Willie Patrick, Local 1590 President Mike McNulty, FFCF President Cindy Ell , FFCF DE President Jorge Rivera, Retired Professional FF Cancer Fund President Bill Newland, and fellow board member Pat Eggleston. Bill and Pat drove down from Binghamton, NY to show their support for the Mission.

An italian dinner for 20 was served, followed by a moving evening of tales of travel, cancer survival, awareness, and hope. Peggy experienced a run with the Rescue and returned enlighted in the skill of driving emergency equipment in our city.The next morning's shift sent the Code 3 crew off after a "full" breakfast Delaware style.

The FFCF and Ret. Prof. FF's Cancer Fund are proud supporters of the "Code 3 for a Cure" mission and encourage you to take an opportunity to meet the crew or visit their website @ www.Code3foracure.com.

... Working together to extinguish
fire fighter cancer!