You may be a cookout king, but you've never seen grills like these. RedNek BBQs specializes in themed outdoor grills. From the wild to the cool, the equipment is as fun to view as it is to use. Recently, the company donated a custom grill to be raffled at the first El Coyote Café Firefighter Salsa Competition, which benefited the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund. … [Read more...] about Grills That Thrill
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Volunteer of the Month: Keenan Porche
Five years ago, Keenan Porche teamed up with Gary Montgomery to turn one of their favorite pastimes into a charity celebration. Keenan, a veteran firefighter of the LAFD, hoped to take his love of bowling and use it raise money for his dearest charity, the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund. From their partnership, the LAFD Firefighters Bowling Benefit was born. … [Read more...] about Volunteer of the Month: Keenan Porche
Hope Comes To Town
Downtown Los Angeles played host to the 15th annual Hope for Firefighters. The fundraising event, benefiting the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firemen's Fund, was originally created in response to a tragic on-duty helicopter accident. What started as a tribute to our fallen firefighters has become a celebration of the essential role that the LAFD plays in our community. … [Read more...] about Hope Comes To Town
Supporters Hit The Course
Golf enthusiasts laced up their cleats and hit the fairways at the scenic MountainGate Country Club for the annual LAFD Invitational, presented by Raytheon. In addition to an exciting day on the greens, the event featured an awards dinner, as well as a silent and live auction—all to help raise money for the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. … [Read more...] about Supporters Hit The Course
Balancing Heart, Help and Hope
Outside the classroom, Abbey Nadera is no stranger to the world of volunteering. She regularly donates her time to children's charities like Reading Partners and The Help Group. So it should be no surprise she jumped at the opportunity to get involved with the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund. … [Read more...] about Balancing Heart, Help and Hope