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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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Marty Leiderman
Marty Leiderman donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Marty

Jeff L Heinrich
Jeff L Heinrich donated $25
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Jeff

John Dorling
John Dorling donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You John

Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Michael

Richard Losek
Richard Losek donated $100
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Richard

Denise B Witkus
Denise B Witkus donated $25

Dave I am sorry I cannot come to visit. Please know my prayers are for you and your family, comfort and peace. God Speed until we meet again in Glory. With loving thoughts, Dee

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Denise, Thank You!, so many wonderful memories working with you at ECC

East Manatee FF Benevolent
East Manatee FF Benevolent donated $300
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You East Manatee, I greatly feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with you all these years from the tome you had tin walls and dirt floors to what you have become now. Just amazing

Don Hewitt
Don Hewitt donated $100

If Doug Wolfe says he’s a good guy, then I’m in. My brother was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, so I understand the pain. He’ll be in my prayers.

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Don

Erin McLean
Erin McLean donated $25
10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank you Erin

Douglas Wolfe
Douglas Wolfe donated $500

Dave: You have always supported the fire service and its responders. Thank you for your dedication to their safety. Now we support you in your fight.

10 months ago

Reply from David Cook
9 months ago

Thank You Doug, it has been a pleasure working with you all these years. So glad your recent training program developed for the Florida Propane Gas Association has had such a great reception by the fire service. This training will save lives!

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DAVID COOK
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