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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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Corujo Family
Corujo Family donated $500
1 year ago
Chris Ward
Chris Ward donated $100

🙏🙏🙏

1 year ago
Chris Rogan
Chris Rogan donated $100
1 year ago
Anthony Montefusco
Anthony Montefusco donated $100
1 year ago
Joseph Klubnick
Joseph Klubnick donated $1,000

John was always there for everyone, grumpy and funny with a heart of gold. I'll never forget his sense of humor, like the time he wrote a parker to a traffic agent van—praying for his full recovery and strength during this difficult time.

1 year ago
Heather Cassidy
Heather Cassidy donated $50

Prayers ❤️

1 year ago
Jordan Family
Jordan Family donated $250
1 year ago
James Murphy
James Murphy donated $100
1 year ago
Al Vitale
Al Vitale donated $100
1 year ago
Thomas Mckiernan
Thomas Mckiernan 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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