Smith Hero Foundation

06/23/2018

There is an issue that few people are talking about, because few people want to.

05/27/2018

PTSD is a common plight for paramedics, but the mental health care they need is often lacking.

04/28/2018

Thoughts??

Do firefighters get — and in some cases, accept — the help they need to deal with the mental and physical stress of their job? An unprecedented survey shows more needs to be done.

04/19/2018

Awesome!! Great cause!!

As part of my high school senior project I chose to raise money for a topic that is personal to me. I chose to raise money for first responders that are dealing with mental health related issues such as trauma and PTSD as a result of the service they provide our communities. I will be donating...

03/09/2018

When the world falls apart in the wake of unprecedented disaster, how do we keep our loved ones safe? After September 11th, a group of EMS professionals assembled…

01/31/2018

Every dollar counts!! Donate or share!!

Unfortunately due to my Mom's diagnosis of Stage 4 Breast Cancer she will have to retire from being a police officer. In order for her to retire with 20 years on the job she will have to buy back time spent as a dispatcher. It will be expensive so any sort of donation would be grwatly appreciated...

01/22/2018

The Rahway Police Department is selling breast cancer awareness shirt to help support one of their own. One of their female officers was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer and her and and her family need support. Please contact me or the Rahway Police Department to purchase a shirt or make a donation. Let’s help this officer and her family get through this tough time!!

09/13/2017

Well said!

First responders are like anyone else and are equally susceptible to mental injuries. We don’t get PTSD from attending easy and fuzzy calls; it’s the tough, inhuman, and tragic calls that leave the residue of mental injury. This certainly doesn't make us weak and it doesn't mean we can't do our job.

A full bucket of water might spill a bit but it's still functioning as a bucket. The problem is a full bucket gets heavier the longer you carry it until you drop it. I think the trick is to empty or at least get rid of some of that water and it takes help to do that. Luckily for most of us help is there, we just need to ask for it.

My thoughts are with the RCMP today who lost two of their own this week. Thank you to Airdrie RCMP who helped me create this image.

Respectfully,
DanSun
www.dansunphotos.com

08/31/2017

Another great deal for first responders!!

First Responders- thank you for all that you do! From September 9 – October 29, receive free single-day admission and 50% off single-day admission for up to 3 direct dependents: http://bit.ly/2wlqfXq

08/30/2017

SEPTEMBER 8th!! BRING THE FAMILY

As a THANK YOU to all our First Responders, we welcome you to our First Responders Day! Unlimited Free Rides from 12pm to close for First Responders (with a valid ID) and their immediate family. Half Price admission to the Aquarium, Fun House, Mini Golf, Ropes Course.