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Law Enforcement
Fundraiser for 9/11 first responder Detective 2nd Grade John Edgar in need of a double lung transplant
Law Enforcement
Illness
United States
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 21st, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

https://www.lawtontursofuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-J-Edgar?obId=42102366

April 19th, 2025
Erik Hirsch, Organizer

Det. John Edgar EOW April 19,2025 rest easy 💔

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!!! 

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Patrick O'Connell
Patrick O'Connell Bronze: Donate at least $100 to earn this badge. donated $100
1 year ago
Harrell Perkins
Harrell Perkins donated $20
1 year ago
D. J. Edgar
D. J. Edgar donated $1,000

Jackie you have all our love and support. We know you will be back angry as ever, driving everyone crazy in no time. Love you Aunt Ca & Uncle Den

1 year ago
Arnaldo Rivera
Arnaldo Rivera donated $100

God Bless, you got this!

1 year ago
Brendan Kelly
Brendan Kelly donated $100
1 year ago
Anthony Tasso
Anthony Tasso donated $100
1 year ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
1 year ago
Thomas Longa
Thomas Longa donated $100
1 year ago
Robert Bissonnette
Robert Bissonnette donated $50
1 year ago
Meg Borrone Mezzina
Meg Borrone Mezzina donated $100
1 year 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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