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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
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 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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John O'Keefe
John O'Keefe donated $200
1 week ago
Jeffrey Lehbrink
Jeffrey Lehbrink donated $300

You got this cuz!

1 week ago
daniel lanning
daniel lanning donated $25
1 week ago
Marlow Luna
Marlow Luna donated $50
1 week ago
Shanna Peras
Shanna Peras donated $150
1 week ago
Charles Vanchieri
Charles Vanchieri donated $100

Get Well!

1 week ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $50
1 week ago
fred ferrante
fred ferrante donated $100
1 week ago
Nelson Yu
Nelson Yu donated $100
1 week ago
Steigele Family
Steigele Family donated $100
2 weeks 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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