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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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Anonymous
Anonymous donated $250
9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Shawn.

Southern Manatee Benevolent Association
Southern Manatee Benevolent Association donated $500
9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Southern Manatee, so many years of found memories of working with you including the old Oneco Tallevast days.

Peggy and Glenn Bridges
Peggy and Glenn Bridges donated $100
9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Peggy & Glenn

Karl Mohr
Karl Mohr donated $25
9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Karl

Cedar Hammock Firefighters
Cedar Hammock Firefighters donated $250

Prayers from the Firefighters of Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue

9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Cedar Hammock, I have many fond memories working with the CHFD over the years

Terry (aLSIP FD)
Terry (aLSIP FD) donated $100

My prayers will include you and your family

9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Terry

Matt Davidson
Matt Davidson donated $100

Thank you for your lifetime of public service. God bless you and keep you safe. Love from the Centreville (Mich) Fire & Rescue

9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Mike and the Centerville Fire & Rescue

Stephanie Dragatsis
Stephanie Dragatsis donated $100

Sending prayers

9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Stephanie

Don and Robbie Petsinger
Don and Robbie Petsinger donated $250
9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Don, thank you and thanks for everything you’ve done for me over the years. 28 years with Suburban Propane would not have been possible without you

Mario Ponczek
Mario Ponczek donated $100
9 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Mario

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