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First Responders
DAVID COOK
First Responders
Illness
United States
Florida
Created July 30th, 2025

Dave worked with me for 5 years in the early 80’s. Simply put, when Captain Dave Cook was working-the job got done-be it supervising/leading/taking care of the troops or taking care of the public. He is what any member would want as a boss-and any boss would want on duty. In his career he’s been a fire officer, ECC shift Captain and HazMat instructor.

Dave (59 years old) has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer(s) and has been given just a few months. He has health insurance but the treatment deductibles and related “not covered” costs are mounting significantly. I am doing this fundraiser so he and his family get a little financial help while dealing with this terrible situation. 

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Angela Duffy
Angela Duffy donated $50

Thinking of you all

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Angela

Susannah and Jeff Cripe
Susannah and Jeff Cripe donated $100

Chief Dave Cook, Loved my time with you at Whitfield. We sure ran some crazy calls back in the day. Smiling at the great old photo of Engine 812 and sending you a big hug my friend. Love, Jeff and Susannah

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Susannah & Jeff, thank you! Loved my time at Whitfield and working with you

Deborah Belcher
Deborah Belcher donated $75
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Debbie

ira hoffman
ira hoffman donated $100
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Ira

Matt Santos
Matt Santos donated $50

Best wishes for comfort and friendship for you and your family.

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Matt

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you

Rebekah Boudrie
Rebekah Boudrie donated $25

Wishing him the best!!

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Rebekah

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Terrance

Timothy Hautamaki
Timothy Hautamaki donated $20
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Timothy

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Doug

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DAVID COOK
$17,425 raised of $20,000 goal
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