Community Involvement
Strengthening The First Responder Community
Heroes Cup Foundation
At Firehouse247, we're dedicated to supporting our fellow members who serve on the front lines, day in and day out. That's why we're thrilled to be a partner of the Hero's Cup Foundation, a remarkable and first of it's kind non-profit foundation and Hockey tournament championing the mental health and well-being of first responders.
Hero's Cup Foundation brings together Firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement, dispatchers and military members for their annual BFit Hero's Cup Hockey Tournament which has been a phenomenal success since it's inception in 2016.
How They Help
The Hero's Cup Foundation mission is to promote first responder mental health and raise awareness for the needs of the first responder community and the charities they support. Every BFit Hero's Cup tournament that's held raises a vast amount of money which is then split between numerous charities across the nation, as chosen by the supporting teams and Foundation itself. Their first tournament in 2017 raised a grand total of $179,902 from supporters and the 56 teams participating, which was divided between 50 charities. By year three they were hosting 102 teams in the tournament and raising over $415,000 which supported 80 different charities which is a monumental achievement.
One Donation Goes A Long Way
The foundation is now branching out into different areas to increase their support of First Responder communities such as golf tournaments and other fundraising events, which we know will be just as successful in raising awareness for such a worthwhile cause.
If you feel as strongly as we do about First Responder mental health support and raising awareness for this community, please do consider donating to the cause. You can donate through the button below which will take you to the Hero's Cup Foundation, simply click the yellow donate button. If you wish to donate to a player or team, follow the "BFit Heroes Cup" link.
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DetecTogether
We're honored to partner with the wonderful non-profit DetecTogether, whose mission is to educate young adults, workplace employees and first responders on how to detect the first signs of cancer early.
Cancer is a formidable opponent, but early detection can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery. By understanding the early signs and symptoms, you can take action before the disease progresses to advanced stages. Regular screenings are vital for catching cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. Through education and awareness, DetecTogether is helping to save numerous lives and reduce the impact of this devastating disease.
What The Partnership Means
Our partnership with DetecTogether holds special significance for us as we extend our support to the first responder and firefighter community. These brave individuals face unique challenges in their line of duty, including increased exposure to environmental toxins that may elevate their risk of developing cancer. We hope this collaboration will enable us to spread the word with the many departments we serve, and prevent first responders needlessly losing their lives to cancer.
DetecTogether developed 3 Steps Detect as your roadmap to early cancer detection. They teach firefighters how to recognize the early warning signs of cancer and be active partners in health care. The worst cancer diagnosis is a late one. Response Time Matters.
To learn more about the education and training DetecTogether specialise in, and their 3 Steps Detect initiative, please click the button below. We also ask that you share this information with as many of your close work colleagues, first responder connections and young adults with the goal of stopping cancer early.
The American Cancer Society estimates there will be a further 2,000,000 cases in 2024. Together, we can reduce this number.
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