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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.
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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.
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Firefighter in Need: John McNamara, FDNY
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On: May 02, 2009 (08:13:00)
Firefighter John McNamara
Current Member ENG CO. 234
Saturday, May 2 , 2009
3pm - 7pm
Location: Mulcahys of Wantagh
3232 Railroad Ave.
Wantagh Long Island, 11793
$50.00 @ door
Open bar, food, raffles, door prizes, live bands / DJ
Hosted by: ENG 234 - LAD 123 St.Johns East,
ENG 220,
NYC Firefighter Brotherhood Foundation
*Post event donations may be sent to:
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"Cruising for Cancer"
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On: Apr 07, 2009 (11:46:00)
* NEW PRICE REDUCTIONS *
Join the FFCF for the innaugural "Cruising for Cancer" 2009 fundraiser. Just a $25 deposit will hold your spot for this year's value cruise!
CARNIVAL INSPIRATION
5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise from Tampa, Florida
Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation
“Cruising for Cancer”
November 2 to November 7, 2009
Grand Cayman - Seven Mile Beach, go shopping in the
pastel-colored George Town
Cozumel - Jewel of the Yucatan, swimming, snorkeling, shopping,
enjoy Tequila at Carlos & Charlie’s, tour the Mayan ruins
Interior cabins … $395.65* per person double occupancy
Ocean view cabins … $453.65* - $553.00* - $593.00* per person
double occupancy
(Rates available for 3rd & 4th in cabin upon request)
Pricing includes a $20.00 donation to the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation on your behalf and is tax deductible.
Price includes: Cruise, Port Taxes, Government Fees, Fuel Charges,
PRIVATE EVENING COCKTAIL PARTY … BAGPIPE COMPETITION … and more surprises!
Passport required for cruise. Cancellation Travel Insurance
strongly recommended.
NOTE: WE CAN ASSIST WITH AIRLINE FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS
Contact: Gone Again Travel
5140 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone: 800-252-1536
Fax: 727-846-9065
goneagncd@sanctum.com
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Firefighter Loses Battle to Pancreatic Cancer
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On: Jan 23, 2009 (11:32:41)
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of FFCF member Thomas "T.R." Rice to pancreatic cancer. Brother Rice was an active member of the Baltimore County Fire Department in Maryland and Local 1311. He had an amazing presence that we will miss. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to T.R.'s family, friends, and fire service brothers & sisters.
Funeral arrangements may be found at www.iafflocal1311.org.
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New Hope for Firefighter Cancer
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On: Jan 21, 2009 (05:43:00)
On January 20th, the world witnessed a day of historic events. With this, came a renewed feeling of hope and a reminder from President Obama that we should serve our communities and care for one another.
The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation began its mission 5 years ago, taking on the challenge of creating a unique resource and service program for the international fire service family. We blazed a trail to initiate the creation of the IAFF Occupational Disease & Cancer Registry, and continue to work with U.S. and international educational / medical institutions to advance firefighter cancer research. Our resources continue to expand and be refined so that any fire service family member can access the help they need through low / no cost assistance.
Our excitement continues to grow with the dawn of each new day and the prospect of finding new ways to help our firefighter brothers and sisters. We thank those that support and utilize our program and invite those visiting our website to keep the great suggestions coming and join us in our mission.
It is through our service to others, that we will "Strive to Survive" and "Work to Extinguish Firefighter Cancer."
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Holiday Wishes
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On: Dec 22, 2008 (05:15:00)
Season's greetings and well wishes for a happy and cancer free 2009 from the
FFCF Executive Board
and staff!
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