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.
$21,325.00 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 Doug’s Daughter Through Her Organ Transplant Journey
In October 2024, Doug’s daughter Elena and wife Whitney were flown to Oregon Health & Science University in Oregon. Elena was soon diagnosed with underdeveloped and cystic kidneys, caused by a rare gene mutation with only a 1–5% chance of occurring.
$775.00 raised of $10,000.00
Support Sergeant Andrew Mazza and his Family
Sergeant Mazza, a dedicated law enforcement professional and PORAC member, was rushed to a hospital in Fresno where doctors conducted numerous tests. After extensive medical evaluation, doctors discovered Andrew has a brain tumor located deep within his brain.
$23,050.00 raised of $25,000.00
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.
$15,745.00 raised of $25,000.00
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.
$4,595.00 raised of $10,000.00