Brevard County Professional Firefighters Donate $11,000 to Camp Amigo

(Brevard County, Fla.) - You may have seen, and even shared, our FaceBook posts about the Women Behind the Badge Calendars; and last Friday, it all paid off.  

Members of the Brevard County Professional Firefighters invited Camp Amigo's Director - Rusty Roberts - to town so our Firefighter Benevolent Association could present his organization with a check worth $11,000.  According to Camp Amigo, the funds will be used to help offset the financial burden of providing a place for children burn victims to just "be themselves."

The Women Behind the Badge Calendar idea was thought of by a few local firefighters and law enforcement officers.  This small dream quickly became a reality as the Women worked around the clock on their off-duty hours to make the project a huge success.  Women from fire and law enforcement agencies all across Brevard County came together to support Camp Amigo.

We also want to say a special thanks to the community for their help in supporting this excellent cause.  Thank you for allowing us to serve !!!

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Rusty (Camp Amigo Director) poses
with the Women Behind the Badge

The Women Behind the Badge models take some time to be silly

The Women (along with IAFF 2969 President)
present the check to Camp Amigo's Director (right)

Camp Amigo exists to provide kids who have physical and emotional scars a place to be themselves and build a network of support that will last throughout their lives. The camp is fully funded by private donations and the campers stay free of charge.

The Brevard County Professional Firefighter Benevolent Association is a nonprofit organization aimed to help local individuals that experience catastrophic events as well as provide assistance to local charities.  The Association is governed by Brevard County Professional Firefighters who volunteer their off-duty time to ensure our community's needs are met. 

For more information - or to donate - to the Brevard County Professional Firefighter Benevolent Association or Camp Amigo, please contact Lieutenant Donald Slayman (Public Information Officer for the Brevard County Professional Firefighters) at donald.slayman@iaff2969.com

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