On the morning of April 9, 2026, Deputy Hoppert was tragically killed in the line of duty while assisting fellow deputies who came under gunfire during the service of an eviction notice in Porterville.
$3,315.00 raised of $250,000.00
Public safety has always been a dangerous profession, and our members put their lives on the line each and every day to help keep our families and communities safe. As part of POREF, PORAC’s in-house Fund-A-Hero fundraising platform allows us to monitor and administer the fundraising process from start to finish, providing financial relief to officers and their families who have been tragically impacted by a line-of-duty death, near fatal injury or catastrophic event.
- Developed for law enforcement, by law enforcement
- Ensures 100% of the proceeds goes directly to the intended recipient
- Overseen by real people at PORAC headquarters who care about our members
Line-of-Duty Death
Catastrophic Event Relief
Support for Deputy Funderberg’s Recovery
Dustin Funderberg is a devoted Deputy, husband, father, and friend who has always put his community and loved ones first. On Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, while on duty, Dusty was involved in a devastating car accident when his vehicle collided head-on with a propane truck. The impact left him with a fractured C7 vertebra, a severe separation and laceration on his head, and multiple other injuries.
$10,280.00 raised of $25,000.00
Baby Biedermann’s Fight
Fresno Police Officer Kobe Biedermann, and his family are facing a serious medical crisis with their newborn son. Born on January 17, 2026, their son has been diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, including two holes in his heart (9mm and 4mm), and will require open-heart surgery following a recent evaluation by specialists at Stanford.
$10,895.00 raised of $20,000.00
Helping the Guillermo Family
On March 21, 2026, while on duty, Officer Guillermo received the devastating news that his home had caught fire. Thankfully, he was told that his family was safe, but they have lost the ability to live in their home and many of their belongings.
$3,455.00 raised of $10,000.00
Support Lt. Brian Avera After his Passing from Cancer at 43
We are raising funds in honor of Lt. Brian Avera, who tragically passed away from cancer at just 43 years old after a courageous year-and-a-half fight.
$15,482.00 raised of $50,000.00
Help Kyle Beat Cancer
Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Tacker was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer and is currently hospitalized.
$75,375.90 raised of $100,000.00
Detective Armando “Mando” Santa Anna Family Support Fund
On March 13th, Detective Armando “Mando” Santa Anna of the El Monte Police Department suffered a medical emergency while in recovery from a planned surgery. This procedure stemmed from an on-duty injury. Despite life saving efforts, Detective Santa Anna tragically passed away on March 15th.
$10,365.00 raised of $100,000.00
A Decade of Courage: Supporting Alicia’s New Battle
Alicia went in for what should have been her final milestone follow-up, hoping to hear the word “remission.” Instead, she and her husband Joe—a dedicated police officer—received the devastating news that she has Stage 4 incurable Metastatic Breast Cancer.
$6,075.00 raised of $50,000.00
Support for Two Injured El Dorado County Deputies
On March 12, 2026, two of our El Dorado County Deputies were shot in the line of duty. Both deputies sustained significant, life-altering injuries and are currently facing an incredibly difficult and long road to recovery. The physical and financial toll of these injuries is immense.
$34,875.00 raised of $60,000.00
Heart Transplant for Alan
Alan was recently diagnosed with severe heart failure after what began as a routine doctor’s visit suddenly turned into a medical emergency.
$5,807.00 raised of $25,000.00
Honoring Inspector Estrada – Support his Family
On February 15, 2026, Code Compliance Inspector Humberto Estrada passed away due to health complications. Inspector Estrada served with San Diego Transit Enforcement for the past year, where he was a valued member of the team. He was also a proud member of PORAC, demonstrating his commitment to the law enforcement profession and to supporting his fellow officers.
$3,295.00 raised of $20,000.00