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Be a hero to a hero this holiday season.

Make your gift go further this Giving Tuesday, and help make a positive impact in the lives of San Diego County Firefighters.

Retired San Diego Fire-Rescue Captain and Crew Chief at Air Ops, Dan King, was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2016 and again in 2023, compelling him to retire in 2024 to focus on his health and family. "During cancer treatment and recovery, I was amazed by the compasison and support from FirefighterAid; everything from comfort bags and meals to help with medical expenses and chores around the house."

Firefighters are heroes to us in our worst moments...

but many of us don’t consider what happens to them when tragedy strikes. Firefighters are three times more likely to die from cancer than the general population. This is one reason why FirefighterAid was founded; to care for those who care for us when they need it most. FirefighterAid provides medical hardship grants, cancer prevention education, mental health resources and support for surviving spouses of both active and retired firefighters.

Customize your giving and the impact you want to make for San Diego County firefighters and their families.

Checks can be mailed to: 
FirefighterAid
10509 San Diego Mission Road, Ste. F
San Diego, CA 92108

2024 Giving Menu

Comfort Bag

Essentials for firefighters and their family members fighting injury or illness, to make their hospital stays more comfortable; including a fleece blanket, toiletries, snacks, games and puzzles.
$
50
USD
Donate

Feed a Family

Provides a day's worth of food for a firefighter and their family members when facing times of distress, injury or illness.
$
150
USD
Donate

CAPP

Today's firefighters will most likely die from work-related cancer. The Cancer Awareness Prevention Program (CAPP) teaches best practices to prevent further exposure to hazards. This gift provides training for one division at a fire station.
$
525
USD
Donate

Mental Health Grant

Reimbursement for therapeutic mental health services paid out of pocket for a firefighter or their direct dependents.
$
1,000
USD
Donate

Medical Hardship Grant

Financial Assistance to help cover significant out-of-pocket expenses, due to an injury, illness or diagnosis for a firefighter or their direct dependents.
$
2,500
USD
Donate

Other Gift Amount

Charitable donations of any amount are needed and make a collective impact to benefit firefighters and their families in times of need. Select a gift amount that is meaningful to you.
$
USD
Donate


"We are making great strides in educating and mitigating cancer exposure as best we can, and despite the risks, firefighters will do whatever it takes to save or protect you. This is your opportunity to help by donating to FirefighterAid."
- Dan King

Be a hero to a hero this holiday season. 

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