December 17, 2015 was another great day for Colorado’s Law Enforcement Agencies in support of Cops Fighting Cancer! Over 250 offices from 30 plus Agencies came out to bring Holiday joy to children and their families at Children’s Hospital with over 3000 gifts and some good old love.
Police officers are tough and resilient, so it’s only fitting that Ben Brewer joined the Aurora Police Department Ben is only 14 years old, and has fought cancer for 12 of them. Because of Ben’s toughness, Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz has appointed him an Honorary Police Officer.
Jim Seneca, the founder of Cops Fighting Cancer, was diagnosed with leukemia in 1987. After a grueling battle, he won. It’s because of that experience that Cops Fighting Cancer can provide the needed emotional support for patients and their families. There is personal empathy and understanding in a one-to-one support environment. Cops Fighting Cancer is there so the patient and their family don’t have to fight alone.
Cops Fighting Cancer is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that exists to provide Hope, Support and Compassion to Colorado cancer patients and their families. Officer James Seneca founded the organization and has gathered both law enforcement and civilian volunteers, who have a genuine desire to help cancer patients and their families win the fight against cancer. Cops Fighting Cancer provides support to help these patients and families focus on defeating the illness. People who have been diagnosed with cancer immediately find themselves in great need. The primary need is medical care, but all the day-to day needs don’t just disappear. Rent and mortgage payments still need to be made, families still have to be cared for, and all of the other practical daily tasks need to be carried out. These needs don’t go away. These families also find themselves in tremendous need for emotional support that goes well beyond sympathy. The treatments for cancer, while much better than they used to be, are not easily endured. It takes strength and support from others to help patients make it through. Cops Fighting Cancer is here to provide that support Colorado families.
To volunteer, donate or for more information: Cops Fighting Cancer, PO Box 441098, Aurora, CO 80044, online: copsfightingcancer.org/, call: 720.938.3810.