Honor Captain Scott Leatham: Support His Family Through Loss

Dear Family, Friends, and Community,

We are reaching out to you with heavy hearts and a strong sense of hope as we rally around our beloved brother, Captain Paramedic Scott Leatham of the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department. Scott has dedicated his life to saving others, and now he needs our support as he faces one of the toughest battles of his life: a fight against cancer.

Scott was diagnosed with a NUT carcinoma, which is a rare and aggressive form of cancer, on July 24, 2024. His tumor was growing fast so aggressive chemo was started last week.

Scott is not just a hero in our community, but also a loving husband to Ashley and a devoted father to their two wonderful children, Kaden (14) and Kali (12). His favorite thing to do is spending time with his family. He loves going on special lunch dates with Ashley to Red Robin or Chili’s for his favorite hamburgers. He enjoys playing basketball and football with Kaden. He also enjoys playing barbies and dolls with Kali. Some of Scott’s other hobbies are playing basketball before shift with his Tempe Fire family, reading, golfing, and continuously learning. Scott loves cheering for his home teams, the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns.

Scott was hired with the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department in February 2013 and was promoted to Captain Paramedic in February 2022. He is a Technical Rescue Technician, SWAT Medic, and is a member of the Dive Team. He is currently assigned as the Captain for E278/SQ278.

As Scott and his family navigate this challenging journey, they are in need of our help to alleviate the financial burden that comes with extensive medical treatments, possible travel for care, and the day-to-day expenses that continue to mount.

Scott has always been the first to step up in times of need, offering his strength, courage, and compassion to those in crisis. Now it’s our turn to stand by him. Your donation, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in Scott’s fight to help ensure that he and his family can focus on what truly matters – beating cancer.

We know that Scott is a fighter, and with the support of his family, friends, and community, we are confident that he will overcome this challenge. Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with others. Every bit of support brings us one step closer to helping Scott return to the life he loves.

Thank you for your generosity, prayers, and unwavering support during this difficult time.