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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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Michael Lippincott
Michael Lippincott donated $25
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Michael.

Lee Whitehurst
Lee Whitehurst donated $100

Always in my thoughts and prayers

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Lee thank you, memories dating back a long rime. Appreciate all that you do

Jennifer Tyson
Jennifer Tyson donated $25

🙏🏻💗🙏🏻

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Jennifer.

Alameda County retiree
Alameda County retiree donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You & thank you for your service

Heidi Branan
Heidi Branan donated $25
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Heidi.

Charles and Robin Trescowthick
Charles and Robin Trescowthick donated $200

Praying for all…🩵

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you very much Charles and Robin.

Joel & Karen Gray
Joel & Karen Gray donated $500

Stay strong! We love you big brother 💕🙏🏻💕

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you very much Joel & Karen for your generous gift. We truly appreciate you.

Tim Dexter
Tim Dexter donated $50

Stay strong brother!

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Tim.

Bill Settles
Bill Settles donated $20

Be Strong!

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Bill.

Luh Crew
Luh Crew donated $200

Known Dave since 1986. The message Billy G said was spot on for Dave. Worked many incidents with Dave from Haz-Mat to many EM needs in our County (Manatee) and throughout the State. Prayers for Dave and the family during this difficult time.

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Larry, so many great memories with You, Grace, Joel, Karen, Steve & Sharon

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