Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter's Fund

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Bidding for a Good Cause

Fundraising events are often about much more than simply raising money for a worthy cause. After all, why would donors attend if all they were doing was writing a check? These events can serve as a celebration, a commemoration, an opportunity to spread awareness, a chance to strengthen the connection with supporters. And the most successful events usually find a way to put the … [Read more...] about Bidding for a Good Cause

A Hero’s Widow Gives Back

Jeanne Urquiza's husband Ralph, a Firefighter III with the LAFD, loved his job. His station was in the thick of the Rodney King riots in the early-'90s, responding to emergencies of all kinds during the unrest. And when the massive Northridge quake in 1994 toppled buildings and bridges, he famously helped extract a man trapped in a collapsed parking structure. The rescue earned … [Read more...] about A Hero’s Widow Gives Back

Joy and Gratitude

Melissa Ann McComas can make people look amazing or terrible, depending on the season. The professional makeup artist applies her talents at weddings, fashion shows and photo shoots. And for a few months in the fall, she creates grotesque creatures and victims doing special effects makeup for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. When she’s not glamorizing (or … [Read more...] about Joy and Gratitude