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!!! 

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Rob Jeudy
Rob Jeudy donated $100

I’m praying for you John, get well soon!

1 day ago
Kyle Naddeo
Kyle Naddeo donated $50

Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery

1 day ago
Daniel Maria
Daniel Maria donated $20
1 day ago
Lauren Bopp
Lauren Bopp donated $50

You got this !

1 day ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $500
1 day ago
Sonia Acuna
Sonia Acuna Bronze: Donate at least $100 to earn this badge. donated $100

Wishing you a speedy recovery. I will keep you in my prayers.

2 days ago
Alexander Kremer
Alexander Kremer donated $100

Let’s go John!!!

2 days ago
Dominick Jaworski
Dominick Jaworski donated $100

John, stay strong 💪 Prayers 🙏

2 days ago
jessica rahner
jessica rahner donated $50

My God grant u strength and send u all his angels

2 days ago
Ashley Vanger
Ashley Vanger donated $50

Sending prayers.

2 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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