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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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Nancy Tegeder
Nancy Tegeder donated $100

God bless

2 weeks ago
Pete Camaiore
Pete Camaiore donated $100
2 weeks ago
Charles Gallo
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2 weeks ago
James Purdon
James Purdon donated $100
2 weeks ago
Nancy & Carmine Naddeo
Nancy & Carmine Naddeo donated $300

Prayers up everyday

2 weeks ago
Christopher Connell
Christopher Connell donated $50
2 weeks ago
Kevin Houghton
Kevin Houghton donated $100
2 weeks ago
William Healy
William Healy donated $25
2 weeks ago
Jason Nachtrab
Jason Nachtrab donated $100
2 weeks ago
Manny Capo
Manny Capo donated $100

Keep up the fight John 💪!

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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