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Our Mission
The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation:
Working to extinguish fire fighter cancer.
Fire fighters dedicate their lives to the service of others. The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation was established to provide international outreach, support, and resource assistance programs for fire fighters and family members that are stricken by cancer. The Foundation is creating state of the art programs for cancer education, awareness, and prevention to ensure the quality of life and retirement of fire fighters around the world.
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Our Goals
The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation will promote knowledge, awareness, and advocacy for the fire fighter diagnosed with cancer. The foundation will continue to support active and retired fire fighters by promoting occupation specific cancer screening and wellness testing. We are seeking volunteers, medical and fire service advisors, benefactors, and partnership with organizations of similar goals.
We are here to: S.P.E.A.R.
- Support – Offer emotional support and social assistance for fire fighters and family members battling cancer.
- Promote – Encourage health and wellbeing by endorsing annual occupation specific cancer screenings and wellness testing.
- Educate – Provide resource information to assist the fire fighter diagnosed with cancer to better understand their disease. Partner with other international cancer organizations to offer education and awareness programs.
- Assist – Establish a national prescription assistance program for fire fighters diagnosed with cancer. Provide our members enduring chemotherapy with a home air purification unit to help them remain healthy during treatment. Effect improved communication among retired fire fighters.
- Research – Identify leaders in medicine and science who can offer treatment options. Educate national and regional elected officials to advance national fire fighter cancer studies.
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New Year's Wishes from the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation
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On: Jan 03, 2010 (03:38:00)
The Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation extends our appreciation to those that supported and participated in our 2009 program. We look
forward to another year of success and growth
in 2010.
One person, one voice can make a difference in service to others.
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FFCF Joins Pink Ribbon Tour in Virgina Beach
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On: Oct 08, 2009 (13:03:00)
Photo Courtesy of of Steven F Young/Fire Rescue TV
Members of the FFCF joined the Pink Ribbon Tour for their stop in Virginia Beach, VA at Mt. Trashmore Park. A full day of breast cancer awareness and celebrating life was hosted by the Virginia Beach Fire Department and Vigilant Watch.
The event offered activities for the entire family that included health screening, resource information, and motivational speakers. Firefighter Dave Graybill and the Guardians of the Ribbon displayed the Pink Ribbon Tour fire equipment and sculptures. Breast cancer survivors and attendees were able to sign the traveling memorial in honor of those that have fought the battle.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our hosts for such a wonderful day, making great friends, and the assistance we received. We can't wait to return next year!
See video footage and photography @ Fire Rescue TV
To learn more about the Guardians of the Ribbon and the Pink Ribbon Tour, visit www.pinkribbontour.com
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FFCF Assists Pennsauken's Bravest with St. Baldrick's Golf Tournament
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On: Oct 02, 2009 (21:51:00)
Members of the FFCF Executive Board assisted Pennsauken's Bravest with the 1st Annual 45th St. Pub Golf Tournament for St. Baldrick's Foundation for childhood cancer. The 45th Street Pub organized and sponsored the fun-filled day of golf at the Pennsauken County Club in New Jersey. It was followed by an evening of dinner and watching the Philadelphia Phillies win their division baseball championship.
This was a fitting way to commemorate the last day of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We ask that you continue to remember our important junior members by supporting our partner St. Baldrick's Foundation.
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Firefighter Cancer Headlines in Dallas @ the IAFC Fire Rescue International Conference
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On: Sep 01, 2009 (14:37:00)
The FFCF exhibited and participated in both the FRI and DOD conferences held in Dallas last week. The latest cancer research and resource information was distributed and programs for expanding assistance to the fire service were developed.
Debate continued over the Tri-Data National League of Cities report on the correlation between firefighter cancer and occupational exposures. Visit our News & Events section to read the Fire Chief Magazine article, "Clearing the Air" (Aug/2009, p.72, author Sara Pyle). The story is an excellent reference for those seeking cancer presumption clarification. Below is a chart of cancer risk estimates for firefighters:
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Multiple Myeloma
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Probable
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53% more likely
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Probable
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51% more likely
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Prostate
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Probable
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28% more likely
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Testis
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Possible
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102% more likely
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Skin
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Possible
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39% more likely
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Malignant Melanoma
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Possible
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32% more likely
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Brain
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Possible
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32% more likely
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Rectum
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Possible
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29% more likely
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Buccal Cavity and Pharynx
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Possible
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23% more likely
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Stomach
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Possible
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22% more likely
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Colon
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Possible
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21% more likely
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Leukemia
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Possible
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14% more likely
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Source: LeMasters, et al.
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