Firefighter Cancer Support Network Inc.

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Abigail Sisson is fundraising
Extinguishing Firefighter Cancer
Firefighters dedicate their lives to protecting others, but the dangers they face don’t end when the fire is out. Cancer is now the leading cause of firefighter deaths, with 72% of IAFF firefighter fatalities in 2023 linked to cancer [1].

Captain George Sisson spent his life in service to others. He began as a volunteer at the Rockville Fire Department, served over 30 years with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, and continued his dedication even after retirement as a Fire Marshal Inspector for Arlington County. Firefighting wasn’t just his career—it was his calling.

After a lifetime of service, George passed away from cancer in 2020. During his battle, the Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) stepped in to connect him with a network of fellow firefighters who had faced similar battles. Their support lifted his spirits during one of the most difficult times of his life.

To honor George’s legacy and support other firefighters facing similar battles, we’re proud to host the George L. Sisson Memorial 5K: Run to Extinguish Firefighter Cancer on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Burke Lake Park, VA. Proceeds from the event will benefit FCSN, helping provide critical resources, mentorship, and hope to firefighters and their families.

How to Help:

Donate – Every dollar raised goes directly to FCSN to support firefighters battling cancer.

Share – Spreading the word is just as important as donating. Share this page with friends, family, and on social media to reach more people.

Join Us on May 24th – Registration for the Capt. George L. Sisson Memorial 5K is OPEN! Visit sisson5k.com to learn more.

Firefighters show up for us every day, and this is a chance to show up for them. Whether you donate, spread the word, or join us for the run, every effort helps make a difference. Thank you for being part of this cause!

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Brook Johnson is fundraising
Helping Firefighters & honoring a brother.
Hello, my name is Brook Johnson. I am a 20 year veteran of my fire department. Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network Inc., and to honor my fallen brother Capt. Anthony Whetzel that was taken from us way to soon by cancer September 15th, 2018. Anthony dedicated his life to the fire service, the department he worked for, serving all citizens and his community. He was an amazing family man, loving husband and a father of two children.
He had never met a stranger and was a loyal friend to all. He enjoyed hunting, watching UVA sports and always loved to pull a great prank.

The FCSN assisted my brother in need just weeks after his diagnosis. FCSN provided support to Anthony in several ways and by setting up a mentorship with other firefighters that had the same diagnosis as Anthony's.

I believe from now until August 2021 when my wife and I will travel to the IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Colorado Springs to see Anthony's name that has been placed on the wall, we can easily reach my personal goal of raising $20,000.
Please donate and share this link as many ways as you can. Lets help firefighters together.

Any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.

More information about Firefighter Cancer Support Network Inc.: Cancer is the leading cause of line of duty deaths for firefighters, and it is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety today. Since 2005, the nonprofit Firefighter Cancer Support Network has provided assistance and one on one mentoring for thousands of cancer stricken firefighters and their families. FCSN also delivers extensive firefighter cancer awareness and prevention training nationwide.

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Nathan mussa is fundraising
Comfort Kids: Wildfire Recovery Support
My name is Nathan Mussa. I spent my late teens and 20's fighting wildfires all over the West Coast. Many memories come to mind over those years fighting fire. A great experience it was. Like everything, the bad comes with the good, and it's hard to put into words what it feels like doing a job you love while at the same time witnessing other people's worlds destroyed by wildfires. People and pets left without anything and nowhere to go.

My goal is to help make a tragic situation a little brighter for children and families by providing simple things to help put a smile on the face of a child who lost their favorite toy, blanket, or even shoes.
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About Firefighter Cancer Support Network Inc.

The Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) provides immediate assistance and peer-to-peer mentoring to active and retired firefighters and their immediate families following a cancer diagnosis. FCSN also delivers extensive firefighter cancer awareness and prevention training nationwide.

2600 W. Olive AveBurbank, CA 91505

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Causes

Cancers, Mental health counseling, Public safety

Established

2006

Tax ID

20-4192265

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Human Service Organizations

Firefighter Cancer Support Network Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 20-4192265. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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