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SUPPORTING A HERO: STAND WITH CHRIS LYONS 9/11 Volunteer & Founder of "Cops Helping Cops" Battling Stage 4 Cancer
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United States
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Created September 27th, 2026

SUPPORTING A HERO: STAND WITH CHRIS LYONS

9/11 Volunteer & Founder of "Cops Helping Cops" Battling Stage 4 Cancer

His Lifelong Mission of Service

In September 2001, when our nation faced its darkest hour, Chris Lyons did what he has always done: he ran toward the crisis. As a volunteer first responder, Chris spent grueling weeks working directly on the pile at Ground Zero, assisting in the vital search, rescue, and recovery efforts.

His deep commitment to service didn't stop there. Driven by his experiences, Chris went on to lead Cops Helping Cops, an organization dedicated to disaster relief. Through this initiative, Chris spent countless days and nights responding to major national disasters, providing direct support, supplies, and assistance to fellow first responders, soldiers, and civilians in their hours of greatest need.

The Current Battle

Today, Chris is facing a deeply difficult personal battle. He has been diagnosed with Stage 4 9/11-related cancer, a direct consequence of the toxic environmental exposure he endured while volunteering at Ground Zero.

Chris has spent his entire life answering everyone else's call for help. Now, it is our turn to answer his.

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Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff's Police Benevolent Association
Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff's Police Benevolent Association donated $500
19 hours ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $25
6 days ago
Cruz
Cruz donated $30
1 week ago
SC DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS PBA
SC DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS PBA donated $100
1 week ago
John Coviello
John Coviello donated $1,000
2 weeks ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $100
3 weeks ago
Rich Abrams
Rich Abrams donated $100
3 weeks ago
Pyzikiewicz
Pyzikiewicz Gold: Donate at least $1000 to earn this badge. donated $150

My prayers are with you brother.

3 weeks ago
Sammy Hadzovic
Sammy Hadzovic donated $100

Speedy Recovery.

3 weeks ago
Georgia. Christenson
Georgia. Christenson donated $15

I hope the amount I was able to donate helps a little. 🙏

4 weeks ago

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SUPPORTING A HERO: STAND WITH CHRIS LYONS  9/11 Volunteer & Founder of "Cops Helping Cops" Battling Stage 4 Cancer
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