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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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