For donations exceeding $1,000, please contact our treasurer, John Skillman at John.skillman@shield23foundation.org and info@shield23foundation directly.
This will help us minimize potential payment issues due to security concerns.
Your donation will help alleviate some of the financial hardship and emotional stress incurred by the family during a firefighter’s battle with cancer. Your donation contributes to Shield 23 Foundation’s Giftings of financial support and is one way to help offset the impact of this burden on the firefighter and their family.
We count on people like yourself to support our Mission goals of:
- Defraying the cost of cancer treatment and care for the firefighter
- Covering associated necessary and proper monetary needs for the family
- Increasing public awareness of the impact of job-related cancer in the fire service
- Encouraging education and cancer risk prevention practices in the fire service
Your donation will contribute to Shield 23 Foundation’s Giftings of Financial Assistance which are customized to each firefighter and their family’s needs and can be used to offset such burdens as:
- Costs of Medical Care not Covered by Insurance
- Adjunct Support Services such as Counseling and related Wellness Care
- Transportation & Travel
- Loss of Income
- Household Bills & Expenses
- Childcare
- Meals
- Family Member Activities
- Sports & Extracurriculars
Thank you for your generous donation and support of our Mission goals!
Donor Appreciation Wall
We also want to note that we give our great appreciation to those that donate on Facebook, in cash and at fundraisers.
-2026-
- Shield: $1-$499
- Eric Liebert
- Chris Nuzzo
- Gail Losch
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Spencer Hess
- Tony Pelosi – Bolingbrook Fire Fighters Local 3005
- Devin Pohn – Grayslake Professional Fire Fighters L4799
- Nancy Arango
- Boots: $2,000-$3,999
- Chris Biernack – Winnetka Local 2077 Fire Service Group
-2025-
- Shield: $1-$499
- Jason Shanley
- Moices Lopez
- Nancy Guilbord
- Debra Glass
- Safe-T-Gard International
- Megan Caravello
- Al Myren
- Amy Taege
- Jori Riske – North Star Counseling Group, PLCC
- Victor & Ginny Milas
- Judith Huebner
- Theresa Pytlewicz – Mark Your Path Foundation
- Karen Thorstenson
- Michelle Stecko – Manhattan Patriots Football and Cheer
- Hank & Kathy (Abbott Laboratories) Govekar
- Bob & Chris Weismann
- Rhea Angst
- Laura Michelini
- Thomas Sullivan Payback, LLC
- Jason Shanley
- Sarah Biber
- David Hubrick
- Saf-T-Gard International
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- South Holland Professional Firefighters Assn
- Texas Roadhouse
- Spencer & Britney Hess
- Joe Liss & Lita Richards – Mission BBQ
- The WAWA Foundation
- Mike Wagner
- David Pullin
- Sweeney Charitable Fund
- Kendra Scott – Kendall Sharp
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- Boots: $2,000-$3,999
- Axeman Motorcycle Club
- State Line Rodez NFP
- Matt Tinker – Oswego Firefighters IAFF Local 4773
- Tim Boyle Modern – Woodman Fraternal Financial
- Paul & Dottie Spiewak Fund – DuPage Foundation
- Turnout Gear: $4,000-$9,999
- Orland Professional Firefighters Local 2754
- Huntley Firefighters Union Local 4106
- James Marnos – Tony’s Charitable Foundation
- Gold: $10,000+
- Arlington Heights Firefighters Local 3105
- Des Plaines Professional Firefighters Local 4211
- Schuamburg Firefighters Benevolent Association
-2024-
- Shield: $1-$499
- Judysharon Buck
- Lawrence & Mary Lundin
- Terri & Louis Lobianco
- Rita Planera
- Lauren Brown
- Kris Hamid
- Timothy O’Gara
- Alex Hulvalchick
- Jim Swanson
- Mary Prochotsky
- Don Sherwood
- Brian Scott
- Laura Michelini
- Lauren McDonnell
- Sarah Coppin – Justice K9 Training
- Ronn Gannon
- Jenny Bahr
- David Santoyo – Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Local 3191
- Village Church of Gurnee
- Tim Sashko – Mundelein Fire (retired chief)
- Amy Alderson
- Jerrica Hale
- Zach Benson
- Melissa Feaster
- Roger Kerr
- Rich Lau
- Celeste Scott
- Tim Peistrup
- Josh and Anna Koepler
- Frank & Kristina Hosticka
- Greg & Cathy Marks
- Kendra Scott
- Zach Benson
- Patricia Moley-Harrison
- Shenan Constantino
- John Skillman
- Tim & Donna Cardwell
- Tim Boyle – Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial
- David Hubrick
- Karen Perry
- Hank & Kathy Govekar – Abbott Labs – retired
- Kelly & William Gitzke
- Norma & Dave Robers
- Susan Olund
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Helen Luaitis
- Thomas A. Demetrio
- Philip & Margaret Corboy
- Keith & Patricia Lumb
- Marcy Twardak
- Mike Pakosta
- Sweeney Charitable Fund – Thomas & Carolyn Sweeney
- Harling Inc – Patrick Brenner, President
- Eric Hugg
- Norma Heick
- Joe Liss & Emma Amore – Mission BBQ
- Evanston Fire Dept
- Northern Illinois Axemen MC
- Schaumburg Boomers
- Joe Liss & Emma Amore – Mission BBQ
- David Pullan
- Paul & Dottie Spiewak – Fund DuPage Foundation
- Fire Guys Service, LLC
- Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Oswego Firefighters Local #4773
- Joe Mordell (Des Plaines Professional Firefighter Local 4211
- North Shore Rods
- Joe Donatoni – Atlantic Construction Companies Inc.
- North Chicago FF’s Local 3271
- Jenny Bahr
- Jennifer & Marc Cuevas – Trieschmann Family Foundation
- Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Huntley Firefighters Union Local 4106
- Arlington Heights FF’s Association Local 3105
- Des Plaines Fire Department
- Gold: $10,000+
- Schaumburg Professional Firefighters Association IAFFLocal 4092
-2023-
- Shield: $1-$499
- David Hubrick
- Marianne E. Peistrup
- Louis and Mary Kittler
- Patricia and John Kearney
- Jenny Bahr
- William D Linden
- Lauren and Steve McDonnell ~ Lycée Français de Chicago
- Village of Skokie
- North Maine Firefighters Local 2224
- Mary Jung
- John K Jacoby
- Justine Sessions ~ Cigna
- Tim Moss
- Carol Whelan
- Sreya Patel Itasca Fire Department
- Ernie and Sandy Schneider
- Tony Lis
- Phil Gust
- Judy and Tom Evans
- Perry & Pamela Straw
- Charles & Kate Arnold
- Christy Russell Altaratz
- Cleise Gomes
- Debbie Carlson
- Sarah Brixey
- Deb and James Sears
- Norma Heick
- Richard & Diana Evonitz
- Leo & Christine Riley
- Janet Hundley
- Patrica & John Kearney
- Gary Schulze
- Tim Peistrup
- Sally Karner
- Erin & Ryan Gorup
- Julie L Burson
- Steve & Laura Lemke
- Jeff and Amy Behland
- Evamie Avila Myers
- John McGrew
- Pamela A Eggum
- Claude Erlewein
- Barbara Wienckowski
- Laura D’Arcy
- Evamie Avila Myers
- Henry Govekar
- Michele Das
- John McGrew
- Pamela A Eggum
- Claude Erlewein
- Barbara Wienckowski
- Mary Pieper
- Debra Marsico
- Eric Hugg
- Micharl D Mannis
- Michele Paladino
- Laura M Michelini
- Don Sherwood
- Kayle Siler
- CT Garcia
- NorthStar Counseling Group. PLLC – Jori Riske, LCSW, LTD
- Jacob Szymanek
- Bill P Gendel
- Leslee Fivelson
- Eric Hanrath
- Michael D Balnis
- Linette Knauer & Jeffery True
- Thomas Sullivan – Payback, LLC
- Marie Sonnetag
- Jamie Keller
- Nancy Arango
- Debbie Kaminski
- Don Sherwood
- Les Defner – Sergeant at Arms Gurnee American Legion Post 771
- Tania Schoemperlen
- James P. Weber
- Kim Scalise Corboy & Demetrio
- Tammy Chatman
- Michael D Wolczyz
- Steven James Walter
- Rhea Angst
- David Hubrick
- Elizabeth Weil
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Chicago Fire Fighters Union
- Kathy and Jim Murphy
- Cassie Mann ~ Allegis Global Solutions
- Jimmy Donohoe ~ The Lodge
- Robert Cardwell
- Lombard Fire Fighters Union Local 3009
- Micheal Draegert
- Joe Liss & Emma Amore – Mission BBQ
- Mel & Mary Zwirn
- David Pullin
- Thomas & Carolyn Sweeney
- Ryan Cohoon
- Nancy Arango
- Schaumburg Boomers
- Sweeney Charitable Fund Thomas & Carolyn Sweeney
- Paul & Dottie – DuPage Foundation
- Joe Liss & Emma Amore – Mission BBQ
- Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- The Firemen’s Association of Chicago Local 2 IAFF
- Oswego Firefighters Union IAFF Local 4773
- Don Rixie – North Shore Rods
- Down Range Distribution, LLC
- Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
- Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Gold: $10,000+
-2022-
- Shield: $1-$499
- Sarai Soto
- Eric Tammes
- Joan McNeil
- Gary & Rozanne Thomas
- Norman & Joy Wideburg
- Eric & Ann Barta
- Phillip Tobin
- Kathy Hanson
- Faith Clark
- Mr & Mrs WilliamVanHuizen
- Mr & Mrs Duane Peacy
- LaVera Davis
- American Legion Auxiliary 281
- Henry Govekar (Abbott Laboratories)
- Janet Delaney
- Michele Das
- James Gramm
- Chicago’s Bravest Stories Podcast
- Village of Barrington
- Steve Shoffer
- Thomas J Oker
- Nicole Florey
- Anne W Coupe
- John Stermer
- David Crossen
- Paul Young
- Dan E Johnson
- Judy Skwiertz Vogt
- Gene & Jane Dawson
- Robert Casiani
- Chris Casiani
- Ryan Koncki
- Hayward HVAC Company
- Wayne Schild
- Carla & Wayne Beatty
- Karen Flores
- Craig & Jeannette Schuessler
- M. & Ellen Keller
- Dennis & Julie McGowan
- Sandra Bankston
- Tim & Donna Cardwell
- Jori Riske
- Bryan Hennessy
- Hayden Hooghkirk
- Andrew Perley
- Nicholas Arzer
- Peter Mensching
- Katie Anderson
- Karen Cardwell
- Kathie Rutkowski
- Shenan Constantino
- John Skillman
- Ellen Gull
- Susan Olund
- Brett Nagel
- Dr. Maureen Richards and Dr. Joseph Kappil ~ Whispering Point Ophthalmology
- David Hubrick
- Marianne E. Peistrup
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- James Murphy
- North Shore Rods
- Mission BBQ – Gurnee, IL
- Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Oswego Firefighters Local 4773
- Alvin Gorman
- The Firemen’s Association of Chicago Local 2 IAFF
- Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
- Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Gold: $10,000+
- Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Firefighters Union Local 3985
-2021-
- Shield: $1-$499
- Nancy Arango
- Stan Roelker
- Paul Pugliese
- Janet Delaney
- Shirley Fugiel
- Michelle Das
- Chicago Bravest Podcast – Vince, Steve, Corey
- Don Mobley
- Robert Pescitani
- Andrew MacArthur
- James MacArthur
- Frances Simons
- Chris Jones
- Tim McCloskey
- Dawn Bubel
- Matt Dadabo
- Jori Riske
- Karen Thorstenson
- Sean Wright
- Susan & Michael Banks
- Magdalena McCelroy
- Stephanie Lerner-Ernsteen
- Liza Simon Roper
- Andy & Barb Wienckowski
- Ken McClurg
- Sarah Stashkiw
- Michael R Jackson
- Stacy Ann Persman
- Stan & Sherry Beasley
- Waukegan Fire Fighters Local 473
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Ed Lescher
- DuPage Foundation – Paul & Dottie
- Jessica Silva
- John McClement
- Donelli Raffle – Donna
- Sly Marinca
- Melissa & Abel Hamid
- Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Schiller Park Firefighters – President Mike Miletta
- Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
- Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Gold: $10,000+
-2020-
- Shield: $1-$499
- Jan Boettle
- Schiller Park Firefighter Local 5230
- Kevin O’Donnell
- Counseling Office of S Cardwell
- Abbott
- Tim and Donna Cardwell
- 1800BoardUp
- Elizabeth Weil
- Anna-Marie Maier
- Susan Olund
- Robert Alongi
- Shenan Constantino
- Dave Emaneulson
- David Hubrick
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Abbvie
- Paul Hanlon
- North Chicago Firefighters Local 3271
- Robert Cardwell
- Wood Dale Firefighters Local 3594
- Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Roselle Police Association
- DuPage Community Foundation
- Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
- Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Anonymous
- Gold: $10,000+
-2019-
- Shield: $1-$499
- Tim and Donna Cardwell
- Alvin Gorman
- Amanda Scheltons Foy
- Amy Alderson
- Burdette Depauw
- Dan Daughton
- Daniel DiCaro
- Daniel Shanes
- Daniels Long & Pinsel LLC
- Dominic Constantino
- Donald Sherwood
- Eileen Kaster
- Harry Sax Living Trust
- Jill Olshefske
- Lake forest Professional Firefighters
- Lakeshore
- Laura Michelini
- Laura Rodriguez
- Loretta Schaibly
- Stan Roelker
- Susan Olund
- Tara Kalamaras
- Teressa Brousseau
- Terri Wignall
- The Lodge
- Waukegan Firefighters L473
- Helmet: $500-$1,999
- Jessica Mckay
- Lake Forest Sportscars Ltd
- Robert Cardwell
- Boots: $2,000-$3,499
- Plainfield Fiefighters
- Air Pack: $3,500-$4,999
- Turnout Gear: $5,000-$9,999
- Mission BBQ
- Gold: $10,000+