Donate

Your donation will help alleviate some of the financial hardship and emotional stress incurred by the family during a firefighter’s battle with cancer. Your donation contributes to Shield 23 Foundation’s Giftings of financial support and is one way to help offset the impact of this burden on the firefighter and their family.

We count on people like yourself to support our Mission goals of:

Defraying the cost of cancer treatment and care for the firefighter
Covering associated necessary and proper monetary needs for the family
Increasing public awareness of the impact of job-related cancer in the fire service
Encouraging education and cancer risk prevention practices in the fire service

Donate

Your donation will contribute to Shield 23 Foundation’s Giftings of Financial Assistance which are customized to each firefighter and their family’s needs and can be used to offset such burdens as:

Costs of Medical Care not Covered by Insurance
Adjunct Support Services such as Counseling and related Wellness Care
Transportation & Travel
Loss of Income
Household Bills & Expenses
Childcare
Meals
Family Member Activities
Sports & Extracurriculars

Thank you for your generous donation and support of our Mission goals!

Donor Appreciation Wall

We also want to note that we give our great appreciation to those that donate on Facebook, in cash and at fundraisers.

-2024-

Shield: $1-$499
- Judysharon Buck
- Lawrence & Mary Lundin
- Terri & Louis Lobianco
- Rita Planera
Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Helen Luaitis
- Thomas A. Demetrio
- Philip & Margaret Corboy
- Keith & Patricia Lumb
- Marcy Twardak
- Mike Pakosta

-2023-

Shield: $1-$499
- David Hubrick
- Marianne E. Peistrup
- Louis and Mary Kittler
- Patricia and John Kearney
- Jenny Bahr
- William D Linden
- Lauren and Steve McDonnell ~ Lycée Français de Chicago
- Village of Skokie
- North Maine Firefighters Local 2224
- Mary Jung
- John K Jacoby
- Justine Sessions ~ Cigna
- Tim Moss
- Carol Whelan
- Sreya Patel Itasca Fire Department
- Ernie and Sandy Schneider
- Tony Lis
- Phil Gust
- Judy and Tom Evans
- Perry & Pamela Straw
- Charles & Kate Arnold
- Christy Russell Altaratz
- Cleise Gomes
- Debbie Carlson
- Sarah Brixey
- Deb and James Sears
- Norma Heick
- Richard & Diana Evonitz
- Leo & Christine Riley
- Janet Hundley
- Patrica & John Kearney
- Gary Schulze
- Tim Peistrup
- Sally Karner
- Erin & Ryan Gorup
- Julie L Burson
- Steve & Laura Lemke
- Jeff and Amy Behland
- Evamie Avila Myers
- John McGrew
- Pamela A Eggum
- Claude Erlewein
- Barbara Wienckowski
- Laura D’Arcy
- Evamie Avila Myers
- Henry Govekar
- Michele Das
- John McGrew
- Pamela A Eggum
- Claude Erlewein
- Barbara Wienckowski
- Mary Pieper
- Debra Marsico
- Eric Hugg
- Micharl D Mannis
- Michele Paladino
- Laura M Michelini
- Don Sherwood
- Kayle Siler
- CT Garcia
- NorthStar Counseling Group. PLLC – Jori Riske, LCSW, LTD
- Jacob Szymanek
- Bill P Gendel
- Leslee Fivelson
- Eric Hanrath
- Michael D Balnis
- Linette Knauer & Jeffery True
- Thomas Sullivan – Payback, LLC
- Marie Sonnetag
- Jamie Keller
- Nancy Arango
- Debbie Kaminski
- Don Sherwood
- Les Defner – Sergeant at Arms Gurnee American Legion Post 771
- Tania Schoemperlen
- James P. Weber
- Kim Scalise Corboy & Demetrio
- Tammy Chatman
- Michael D Wolczyz
- Steven James Walter
- Rhea Angst
- David Hubrick
- Elizabeth Weil
Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Chicago Fire Fighters Union
- Kathy and Jim Murphy
- Cassie Mann ~ Allegis Global Solutions
- Jimmy Donohoe ~ The Lodge
- Robert Cardwell
- Lombard Fire Fighters Union Local 3009
- Micheal Draegert
- Joe Liss & Emma Amore – Mission BBQ
- Mel & Mary Zwirn
- David Pullin
- Thomas & Carolyn Sweeney
- Ryan Cohoon
- Nancy Arango
- Schaumburg Boomers
- Sweeney Charitable Fund Thomas & Carolyn Sweeney
- Paul & Dottie – DuPage Foundation
- Joe Liss & Emma Amore – Mission BBQ

Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- The Firemen’s Association of Chicago Local 2 IAFF
- Oswego Firefighters Union IAFF Local 4773
- Don Rixie – North Shore Rods
- Down Range Distribution, LLC
Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
Gold: $10,000+

-2022-

Shield: $1-$499
- Sarai Soto
- Eric Tammes
- Joan McNeil
- Gary & Rozanne Thomas
- Norman & Joy Wideburg
- Eric & Ann Barta
- Phillip Tobin
- Kathy Hanson
- Faith Clark
- Mr & Mrs WilliamVanHuizen
- Mr & Mrs Duane Peacy
- LaVera Davis
- American Legion Auxiliary 281
- Henry Govekar (Abbott Laboratories)
- Janet Delaney
- Michele Das
- James Gramm
- Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast
- Village of Barrington
- Steve Shoffer
- Thomas J Oker
- Nicole Florey
- Anne W Coupe
- John Stermer
- David Crossen
- Paul Young
- Dan E Johnson
- Judy Skwiertz Vogt
- Gene & Jane Dawson
- Robert Casiani
- Chris Casiani
- Ryan Koncki
- Hayward HVAC Company
- Wayne Schild
- Carla & Wayne Beatty
- Karen Flores
- Craig & Jeannette Schuessler
- M. & Ellen Keller
- Dennis & Julie McGowan
- Sandra Bankston
- Tim & Donna Cardwell
- Jori Riske
- Bryan Hennessy
- Hayden Hooghkirk
- Andrew Perley
- Nicholas Arzer
- Peter Mensching
- Katie Anderson
- Karen Cardwell
- Kathie Rutkowski
- Shenan Constantino
- John Skillman
- Ellen Gull
- Susan Olund
- Brett Nagel
- Dr. Maureen Richards and Dr. Joseph Kappil ~ Whispering Point Ophthalmology
- David Hubrick
- Marianne E. Peistrup
Helmet: $500-$1,999
- James Murphy
- North Shore Rods
- Mission BBQ – Gurnee, IL
Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Oswego Firefighters Local 4773
- Alvin Gorman
- The Firemen’s Association of Chicago Local 2 IAFF
Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
Gold: $10,000+
- Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Firefighters Union Local 3985

-2021-

Shield: $1-$499
- Nancy Arango
- Stan Roelker
- Paul Pugliese
- Janet Delaney
- Shirley Fugiel
- Michelle Das
- Chicago Bravest Podcast – Vince, Steve, Corey
- Don Mobley
- Robert Pescitani
- Andrew MacArthur
- James MacArthur
- Frances Simons
- Chris Jones
- Tim McCloskey
- Dawn Bubel
- Matt Dadabo
- Jori Riske
- Karen Thorstenson
- Sean Wright
- Susan & Michael Banks
- Magdalena McCelroy
- Stephanie Lerner-Ernsteen
- Liza Simon Roper
- Andy & Barb Wienckowski
- Ken McClurg
- Sarah Stashkiw
- Michael R Jackson
- Stacy Ann Persman
- Stan & Sherry Beasley
- Waukegan Fire Fighters Local 473
Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Ed Lescher
- DuPage Foundation – Paul & Dottie
- Jessica Silva
- John McClement
- Donelli Raffle – Donna
- Sly Marinca
- Melissa & Abel Hamid
Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Schiller Park Firefighters – President Mike Miletta
Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
Gold: $10,000+

-2020-

Shield: $1-$499
- Jan Boettle
- Schiller Park Firefighter Local 5230
- Kevin O’Donnell
- Counseling Office of S Cardwell
- Abbott
- Tim and Donna Cardwell
- 1800BoardUp
- Elizabeth Weil
- Anna-Marie Maier
- Susan Olund
- Robert Alongi
- Shenan Constantino
- Dave Emaneulson
- David Hubrick
Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Abbvie
- Paul Hanlon
- North Chicago Firefighters Local 3271
- Robert Cardwell
- Wood Dale Firefighters Local 3594
Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Roselle Police Association
- DuPage Community Foundation
Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Anonymous
Gold: $10,000+

-2019-

Shield: $1-$499
- Tim and Donna Cardwell
- Alvin Gorman
- Amanda Scheltons Foy
- Amy Alderson
- Burdette Depauw
- Dan Daughton
- Daniel DiCaro
- Daniel Shanes
- Daniels Long & Pinsel LLC
- Dominic Constantino
- Donald Sherwood
- Eileen Kaster
- Harry Sax Living Trust
- Jill Olshefske
- Lake forest Professional Firefighters
- Lakeshore
- Laura Michelini
- Laura Rodriguez
- Loretta Schaibly
- Stan Roelker
- Susan Olund
- Tara Kalamaras
- Teressa Brousseau
- Terri Wignall
- The Lodge
- Waukegan Firefighters L473
Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Jessica Mckay
- Lake Forest Sportscars Ltd
- Robert Cardwell
Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Plainfield Fiefighters
Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Mission BBQ
Gold: $10,000+