The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund Inc. is a non profit 501(C)3 organization committed to raising funds for cancer research programs. We focus on those cancers where there is a higher than normal incidence among Fire Fighters. Although we focus on “Fire Fighter Cancers”, the entire general population will benefit from our efforts because as we all know cancer does not discriminate.
Our fund raising efforts are focused on forming partnerships with active Fire Fighter Unions, retired Fire Fighter Organizations, union organizations, trade organizations, businesses, individuals, and other groups and organizations willing to support our efforts in eradicating this horrible disease.
Funding will be allocated to those established programs that show the most promise in accomplishing our goals. A review of all potentially funded programs will be conducted by an impartial board of medical professionals.
The members of Code 3 For a Cure returned to Los Angeles, California on Monday July 14, 2008 after completing their cross country and return cross country tour. These truly "MODERN DAY HEROS" are to be commended for their month long mission of bringing awareness to the Firefighter/Cancer issue. Peggy, Lorenzo, John and Jeremy - please know that all of your sacrifices in organizing and completing this mission on behalf of Firefighters everywhere was, is and will forever be greatly appreciated.
The delegates at the 70th annual convention of The New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association recently held in Saratoga Springs, New York unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc.
THE RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, cancer is recocognized as one of the deadliest diseases known to mankind; and
WHEREAS, cancer does not discriminate, but affects people from all walks of life regardless of age, gender or health; and
WHEREAS, firefighters face the risk of contracting certain forms of cancer two to four times greater than does the general population as per a number of bona fide medical studies; and
WHEREAS, Experts from the American Cancer Society, the Center for Disease Control and other organizations have repeatedly stated that advances in cancer treatments, early detection and an eventual cure for cancer will only come through cancer research; and
WHEREAS, of the more than 1,000 new cancer research grant applications received each year by the American Cancer Society, currently only 10% can be funded; and
WHEREAS, one organization, The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc., a non profit 501(C) 3 organization has been established for the sole purpose of raising funding for cancer research - specifically those cancers where firefighters have a greater incidence than does the general population; and
WHEREAS, firefighters have a long history of caring, making a difference in the lives of people and support organizations which facilitate care, change and improve the lives of mankind; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society has partnered with, supports, and endorses the efforts of The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, all board members of The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc. are either active or retired professional firefighters or individuals with close ties to the professional firefighter service and none receive any salary or stipend; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the New York State Professional Fire Fighters Association recognize, support and encourage their members to assist the efforts of The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc.
The resolution was unanimously adopted by the convention delegates duly convened in session on July 16, 2008.
On behalf of the entire board of The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every delegate from across New York State for their support and their encouagement in passing this resolution. A special "THANK YOU" goes out to the members of host local I.A.F.F. 343, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. for a truly remarkable & enjoyable convention. - Sincerely & Fraternally, Bill Newland, President
A comparable resolution has been submitted for consideration to the 49th bi-annual convention of The International Association of Fire Fighters which convenes August 10 - August 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A similar resolution recognizing The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation, Inc. has like wise been submitted.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the following I.A.F.F. locals for their recent contributions to the fund:
Local 280 - Syracuse, N.Y.
Local 3359 - Niagara Falls, N.Y. (Officers Union)
Local 628 - Yonkers, N.Y.
Local 921 - Johnson City, N.Y.
Local 343 Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Local 461 - Kingston, N.Y.
Local 191 - Watertown, N.Y.
Local 1952 - Lebanon, PA.
Local 1446 - Auburn, N.Y.
Local 1495 - Billerica, MA.
Local 2346 - Centerville, MA.
Local 898 - Mamaroneck, N.Y.
Kindly consider adding your Local's name to this list. Together we can make a difference in the way cancer is detected, treated and "CURED". Forward your contribution to:
The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc.
We recently added a new "PARTNERS PAGE" to our web site, to recognize those corporate and organizational sponsors of The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc. To view this list click on PARTNERS PAGE in the left column. This is just a small way of expressing our gratitude to those companies and organizations who have been so generous to us. I highly encourage you to support them in any way possible. I respectfully ask you to consider assisting us in our mission, by way of a direct donation, a fund raiser, a donation of merchandise to be raffled at one of our functions, or some other form of participation. You will be assisting our efforts to eradicate this horrific disease which prematurely takes the lives of our families, friends, neighbors and our Brother & Sister Firefighters. Our site is currently linked to hundreds of "fire" related web sites across North America, Austrailia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. I thank you in advance for your consideration to assist us.
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THE RETIRED PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS CANCER FUND, INC. FEATURED IN A NATIONAL PUBLICATION.
We are pleased to announce that The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc. was recently profiled in "THE PROTECTOR" magazine. The Protector is the quarterly publication of the Police and Firemans Insurance Association. The fall 2007 publication of The Protector features this organization on pages 17 & 18. Very special thanks goes out to Alicia L. Fire, Editor/Designer/Publicist and to Matthew Longobardi, Director of Marketing of P.F.I.A. for all of their efforts in getting The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc. featured in their journal.
We encourage other publications to help us get the word out about our mission. Please consider an article/feature in your publication about The Retired Professional Fire Fighters Cancer Fund, Inc. Send me your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to www.letsfirecancer @aol.com.
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On: Jan 12, 2007 (11:06:00)
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On Thursday May 29, 2008 from 11:30 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. Uno's Chicago Grill Restaurant located in the Town Square Mall on the Vestal Parkway Vestal, N.Y. hosted a "DOUGH RAISER" fund raising event for The Retired Professional Fire Fighter's Cancer Fund, Inc. The result a "Hugh Success". Thank you to all who supported us by attending and participating in the event. Thank you to the staff and management at Uno's for a job well done!!
Got an idea for a fund rasier to assist our efforts in funding cancer research, email me at letsfirecancer@aol.com
other groups and organizations willing to support our efforts in eradicating this horrible disease. 
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