March 10, 2010

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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

Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation in a New York State of Mind

Updated On: Mar 02, 2010 (10:41:00)

Members of the FFCF braved
the snow and elements to spend the weekend
in New York to assist the firefighting community.

The Long Island Fire Show was the exhibit location for the FFCF and partner AireDeb with her monster MagneGrip truck. Cancer awareness, resource, and diesel exhaust exposure information were shared with show attendees. The Airhawk 265 air purifier unit was especially popular with those experiencing respiratory conditions and post 9-11 illnesses.

Event materials including green fire helmets, bracelets, pins, and pamphlets were also distributed on behalf of FFCF partner St. Baldrick's Foundation. Several fire departments and rescue squads committed to establishing new head shaving events to save our kids with cancer.

The visit was a great opportunity to catch up with 9-11 members and families.
On Sunday, we attended the NYC Firefighter Brotherhood Fundraiser in Queens. Congratulations to Kenny Specht and his organization for a most successful gathering and the great work they are doing to serve their FDNY members!

Valentine's Celebration Shows Love for Firefighters with Cancer

Posted On: Feb 27, 2010 (07:08:07)

A Valentine's party and birthday celebration were dedicated to helping firefighters with cancer.

Our thanks go out to Mia Knotts and Jorge Rivera for hosting a hip hop evening at the Lux Lounge in Wilmington, DE on February 13th. Mia was celebrating a birthday and had a Valentine wish to help her fiance's brother and sister firefighters. A special evening of cancer awareness and lots of dancing were enjoyed by all that braved the cold to come out!

New Year's Wishes from the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation

Updated On: Jan 03, 2010 (03:38:00)

The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation extends our appreciation to those that supported and participated in our 2009 program. We look
forward to another year of success and growth
in 2010.

One person, one voice can make a difference in service to others.

FFCF Joins Pink Ribbon Tour in Virgina Beach

Updated On: Oct 08, 2009 (13:03:00)

Photo Courtesy of of Steven F Young/Fire Rescue TV

Members of the FFCF joined the Pink Ribbon Tour for their stop in Virginia Beach, VA at Mt. Trashmore Park. A full day of breast cancer awareness and celebrating life was hosted by the Virginia Beach Fire Department and Vigilant Watch.

The event offered activities for the entire family that included health screening, resource information, and motivational speakers. Firefighter Dave Graybill and the Guardians of the Ribbon displayed the Pink Ribbon Tour fire equipment and sculptures. Breast cancer survivors and attendees were able to sign the traveling memorial in honor of those that have fought the battle.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our hosts for such a wonderful day, making great friends, and the assistance we received. We can't wait to return next year!

See video footage and photography @ Fire Rescue TV

To learn more about the Guardians of the Ribbon and the Pink Ribbon Tour, visit www.pinkribbontour.com

FFCF Assists Pennsauken's Bravest with St. Baldrick's Golf Tournament

Updated On: Oct 02, 2009 (21:51:00)

Members of the FFCF Executive Board assisted Pennsauken's Bravest with the 1st Annual 45th St. Pub Golf Tournament for St. Baldrick's Foundation for childhood cancer. The 45th Street Pub organized and sponsored the fun-filled day of golf at the Pennsauken County Club in New Jersey. It was followed by an evening of dinner and watching the Philadelphia Phillies win their division baseball championship.

This was a fitting way to commemorate the last day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We ask that you continue to remember our important junior members by supporting our partner St. Baldrick's Foundation.