Miles for MnFIRE Update – 9/15/21

MnFIRE’s newest fundraiser is a walk across Minnesota to raise awareness and much-needed funds for firefighter health. Miles for MnFIRE kicked off on Sept. 12 near Marietta, on the westernmost edge of the state, and is making its way through numerous Minnesota communities, including Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, McLeod, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey counties. The walk ends Sept. 18 at the Minnesota Fallen Firefighter Memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol in St. Paul.

The inspiration continued on day three of Miles for MnFIRE, as Doug Foote made his way through Prinsburg, Blomkest, Lake Lillian and Cosmos.

It was a chilly, windy day, but Doug enjoyed a lot of company along his route. He was joined by the Prinsburg fire chief and a fellow firefighter to start the morning, and then a former Willmar firefighter who heard about Doug’s mission on Facebook this week stopped by to walk the next nine miles by his side.

As the day went on, Doug was also joined by the Blomkest, Lake Lillian and Cosmos Fire Departments who escorted him safely along his journey. Two Lake Lillian firefighters also put on their bunker gear to walk.

“We had some incredibly deep and thoughtful discussions on mental health and PTSD,” said Doug. “Those discussions made my whole day, and hit on the meaning behind MnFIRE and this walk.”

As Doug walked into town, escorted by the Cosmos Fire Department, he was welcomed by the Cosmos fire chief, firefighters and their families, as well as other community members. A big thanks to all of the fire departments for their protection and support as Doug makes his trek.

Miles for MnFIRE has raised a total of $8,880, which means we’re more than halfway to our $15,000 goal! Do your part to sustain firefighter health and wellness in your community – give today. Thank you in advance for your support!

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It's National Volunteer Week, so please join us in celebrating the contributions of our MnFIRE peer supporters, MnFIRE board members and MnFORE Golf Tournament volunteers.

Thank you for your dedication to our mission and getting firefighters across the state the care and support they need to prioritize and protect their mental and physical well-being!

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Its National Volunteer Week, so please join us in celebrating the contributions of our MnFIRE peer supporters, MnFIRE board members and MnFORE Golf Tournament volunteers. 

Thank you for your dedication to our mission and getting firefighters across the state the care and support they need to prioritize and protect their mental and physical well-being!

#NationalVolunteerWeek

It's National Volunteer Week, so let's recognize all of our incredible volunteer firefighters in Minnesota. Thank you for volunteering your time and talents, and for your dedicated service to your communities!

More than 96% of fire departments in Minnesota are volunteer or mostly volunteer-staffed – which is why we're proud to offer free Hometown Heroes Assistance Program benefits to both volunteer and career firefighters to support the health and wellness of everyone in the fire service.

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Its National Volunteer Week, so lets recognize all of our incredible volunteer firefighters in Minnesota. Thank you for volunteering your time and talents, and for your dedicated service to your communities! 

More than 96% of fire departments in Minnesota are volunteer or mostly volunteer-staffed – which is why were proud to offer free Hometown Heroes Assistance Program benefits to both volunteer and career firefighters to support the health and wellness of everyone in the fire service.

#NationalVolunteerWeek

It's been more than two years since the passage of the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program legislation, and since then thousands of firefighters and their families have been impacted by these free benefits, across every single county in Minnesota!

We're reminded daily of the increased health risks facing our fire service and the ongoing need for this program.

Through Hometown Heroes, all active Minnesota firefighters can access mental health resources and peer support, a critical illness insurance policy, and health and wellness training through MnFIRE at no cost to themselves or their departments. Learn more at: mnfireinitiative.com/hhap
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Its been more than two years since the passage of the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program legislation, and since then thousands of firefighters and their families have been impacted by these free benefits, across every single county in Minnesota!

Were reminded daily of the increased health risks facing our fire service and the ongoing need for this program.

Through Hometown Heroes, all active Minnesota firefighters can access mental health resources and peer support, a critical illness insurance policy, and health and wellness training through MnFIRE at no cost to themselves or their departments. Learn more at: mnfireinitiative.com/hhapImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Have you reserved your spot for the 2024 MnFORE Golf Tournament yet? Enjoy an 18-hole round of golf, cart, lunch, happy hour, plated dinner, silent auction and more on Tuesday, July 16, all to benefit Minnesota firefighter health and well-being.

Register and learn more about sponsorship opportunities at mnfireinitiative.com/mnfore/
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Have you reserved your spot for the 2024 MnFORE Golf Tournament yet? Enjoy an 18-hole round of golf, cart, lunch, happy hour, plated dinner, silent auction and more on Tuesday, July 16, all to benefit Minnesota firefighter health and well-being.

Register and learn more about sponsorship opportunities at https://mnfireinitiative.com/mnfore/
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