Our Heroes Fund is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, created and run by a board of directors comprised of three service-connected disabled veterans, that aims to promote activities that assist in the health, welfare and operational capabilities of first responders by providing educational and training activities that improve professional proficiencies while advancing and honoring the service and sacrifice of first responders.
"A hero is someone who rises every morning
never knowing if he'll be returning home that night."
Not all superheroes
wear capes.
"A hero is someone who
has given his or her life to
something bigger than oneself."
Some people run from danger...
Others run towards it.
Hero of the Month – May 2017
/0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfundScott Johnson – New Britain Firefighter
Scott was diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer on April 30, 2015 with the possibility that it has spread to his liver. The road ahead for Scott is not going to be an easy one and he has been warned that the next 10 months will be no walk in the park. Scott will begin with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation for the next several weeks, as well as several surgeries and then finishing up with chemotherapy to make sure he is cancer free. Needless to say he will be unable to work to support his family.
Currently Scott is a firefighter with the City of New Britain, CT Fire Department and has been for over seven and a half years. He also serves in the United States Coast Guard Reserves and was, within the last year promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Scott has been a member of the Coast Guard since 1998.
We are asking, on his behalf, that anyone who has been touched by his amazing spirit and kindness pitch in whatever you can so that Scott can focus on getting well without having to worry about the financial struggle on his family. Many of you know his wife Caroline and this will not be easy on her as she takes on caring not only for their three children, but helping Scott with all that goes along with his treatment. She works full time and will be working from home as much as possible while Scott undergoes the combination of chemotherapy and radiation. The surprise family vacation they had booked to Florida is now on hold and will have to be taken at a later date, a celebration for when Scott is in remission and strong enough to travel.
Many of you have reached out and asked how you can help, this is the best possible way. Medical bills, daycare costs and home mortgage are not something this family should have to worry about while Scott is fighting this disease. This illness came out of nowhere and we want to do everything we can to make sure Scott can focus on himself. Please help us show how many amazing friends and family he has.
Our Heroes Fund will be donating $1,250 to Scott. Please join us in helping Scott.
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Hero of the Month – April 2017
/0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfundWalter Greene – CT State Trooper
On June 30, 2016, our military veteran and law enforcement brother, Walter Greene, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. He is 1 of 67 in the US with this extremely rare form of cancer. There are less than 100 people in the world with Kras 1 Wild Colorectal Cancer, Stage IV. The chemotherapy he is undergoing is called Cetuximab and he is following a 5-FU Toxicity treatment method. Walter has undergone several surgeries and still requires several more chemo treatments; unfortunately, the end result is still uncertain. Since his diagnosis, Walter has not been able to work causing his medical and house bills to overwhelm him and his family.
Walter has been a Connecticut State Trooper for approximately 27 years and has dedicated 4 years to the United States Marines as a Scout Sniper. He has trained many state and local police officers to become certified police motorcycle operators. He has always gone the extra mile to support and train any motor cop who was looking to fulfill their dreams. Walter is an active, talented rider and well respected in the police motorcycle community at both state and local levels. He has helped organize many charity rides, assisted other agencies with their motorcycle needs, and has been an important part of Special Olympics. Walter has always stepped up to the plate.
Currently Walter is in need of our moral, spiritual and financial support. Please help pay it forward and support Walter in his time of need. Walter is a proud United States Marine and State Trooper, who will not give up without a fight. Let’s step up and show our appreciation and support to our military veteran and law enforcement brother. Oohrah!
Any donation, large or small, would be greatly appreciated.
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