Law Enforcement
Help Our Hero Officer Joseph Wetzel Fight Stage 4 Cancer!
Law Enforcement
Illness
United States
New York
Created March 12th, 2026

Help Our Hero Officer Fight Stage 4 Cancer!


New York City Police Officer Joseph Wetzel, of Hauppauge, NY, is a true hero in every sense of the word. A dedicated first responder who has always put others before himself. On February 4th, while battling stage 4 cancer, he was sitting at a diner with his father when he witnessed a horrific two car head-on collision. Despite his illness and the toll of treatments, he didn't hesitate. He ran towards the danger and pulled a trapped driver from their overturned vehicle just before disaster struck, saving their lives in an act of extraordinary bravery.


That moment captures who he is: selfless, courageous, and never truly off-duty. Just as he never hesitated to help others, it’s now our turn to do the same for him and his family. Shortly after saving the life of the trapped motorist, Joseph received news that no cancer warrior ever wants to receive, “the cancer has spread”. Knowing his road to recovery has just gotten that-much-harder, he continues to fight and show tremendous courage in the face of danger, just like he’s done time and time again. 


Every contribution, no matter the size, will go directly towards Joe’s medical costs and supporting his family through this battle. Please donate and share this page to show this incredible officer that our community has his back, just as he has always had ours!

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Nicole Miller
Nicole Miller donated $50
2 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20
2 months ago
sarah buturla
sarah buturla donated $15

Keep fighting Joey! You got this🩵

2 months ago
Vincent Marziliano
Vincent Marziliano donated $50
2 months ago
Trudy Losee
Trudy Losee donated $100
2 months ago
Reed Salanitri
Reed Salanitri donated $75
2 months ago
Alexa Jones
Alexa Jones donated $100

Praying for you Joe!

2 months ago
Justin Thompson
Justin Thompson donated $50

Praying for you bro

2 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $20

May god be with you each step of the way. I pray for a fast recovery

2 months ago
Abby Carberry
Abby Carberry donated $50
2 months ago

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Help Our Hero Officer Joseph Wetzel Fight Stage 4 Cancer!
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