Law Enforcement
Fundraiser for 9/11 first responder Detective 2nd Grade John Edgar in need of a double lung transplant
Law Enforcement
Illness
New York
Created April 2nd, 2025

Friends and family are asking for your help in assisting a fellow Detective and 28-year member of the NYPD. John Edgar a Detective with the FBI task force in CEIS was a first responder during the 9/11 attacks and is now in the hospital in desperate need of a double lung transplant due to 9/11 related causes. Because of the mounting medical expenses and the extensive care and rehabilitation that John will need after surgery; we are asking for your help in coming together to assist John and his family through this difficult time. All proceeds go directly to John. We appreciate all your help in taking care of Detective Edgar. Thank you for your support!!! 

Updates

April 11th, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

Today is a great day! John is awake and was able to come off of the ventilator this afternoon, he is presently with his family :) 

April 9th, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

Hello everyone,

UPDATE: John received a phone call this morning that they had a pair of lungs for him!!!  He is presently in surgery....keep John in your thoughts and prayers!!! 

Donations & Comments

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Charles Hyland
Charles Hyland donated $100
8 hours ago
JoAnn Serrano
JoAnn Serrano donated $5,000

Love aunt JoAnn

2 days ago
Jacqueline P-Smith
Jacqueline P-Smith donated $50

Speedy recovery! SST💙

2 days ago
Daisy Tobares
Daisy Tobares donated $100

Sending you love & prayers for a speedy recovery. You got this!! LG

2 days ago
Joseph Fox
Joseph Fox donated $50

Prayers

2 days ago
Agent Beth
Agent Beth donated $100
3 days ago
James Dodge
James Dodge donated $100
3 days ago
John Rotante
John Rotante donated $100
3 days ago
Erik Rodriguez
Erik Rodriguez donated $100
4 days ago
Matthew Griffin
Matthew Griffin donated $100
5 days ago

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Fundraiser for 9/11 first responder Detective 2nd Grade John Edgar in need of a double lung transplant
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