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 Over the last three years
our events have raised over $85,000 for either
individuals, community organizations or charitable
groups. If it were not for the support of the
public, fire service community and local
businesses we would not have been able to make
such a profound difference in our
community.
This event raised funds for
Little Smiles, Kids Cancer Foundation/Capital Fund
- Courtney's Wish, and Professional Firefighters
and Paramedics Benevolent
Fund.
The 2009 South Florida Fire
Fest Event was dedicated to providing financial
assistance for Heather Mahoney and James Howard as
they fought their battle with cancer. This event
included a first ever All In Poker Run, the Annual
Butch Smith Poker Classic and The After Burner
Party.
We succeeded in raising
$16,000 for our two recipients Heather and James.
Heather continues her fight
with cancer, but unfortunately James lost his
battle in
2011.
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The All In for Butch Smith
event began in 2008 and was created by
firefighters from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue to
raise funds for one of their own, Lt. Butch Smith,
who had developed a rare form of cancer called
Multiple Myeloma.
Family, Friends,
Businesses and Firefighters from many departments
throughout Palm Beach County (and neighboring
counties) joined in and successfully raised over
$35,000 dollars for Butch. He has made remarkable
improvement since the 2008 event through cutting
edge treatment. He continues to express his utmost
gratitude for everything
and is planning to attend the
2009 event.
About
the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics
Benevolent Fund, Inc.
 The Professional Firefighters and
Paramedics Benevolent Fund, Inc.is an organization
that was created to provide assistance for
firefighters that find themselves in situations
like Butch's. This organization was a critical
component in the success of this event in 2008.
They provided continuous support, asked for
nothing and received nothing in return for their
involvement in this fundraiser.
Bryan Erwin (bryanerwin.com) - a stand up comedian from
Hollywood California, was contacted last year to
see if he would be willing to support our fund
raising cause. He contacted us and said "WHATEVER
you need for Butch, What can I do?". To support
the event, free of charge, he offered to create a
3rd Original Jake Puppet (from his Policeman
versus Fireman comedic series) which we used as a
raffle item that helped raise significant funds.
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He then did something
unexpected - he developed an original puppet
episode, which was premiered for the first time at
our event last year. It goes down as one of our
favorite additions to the entertainment and gave
Butch a much-needed morale boost! We were all
honored by this offer of original work.
Policeman Vs Fireman Video dedicated
to Butch! (Thanks Bryan)
WARNING -
Video contains adult
material & bleeped out adult language not
suitable for
children.
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