Page 4 - Southern Exposure - March '22

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southern ProFile from page 1 to provide firefighters assistance in the purchase of medical providers, and others during times of need. A recent recipient
needs and equipment for their child with Duchenne muscular of their generosity is Palm Beach Gardens Fire-Rescue
Firefighters on a Mission has partnered with a variety dystrophy. This charity was started in 2015 when Palm Beach Captain Brian Wolnewitz, age 43, who was diagnosed with
of organizations that specifically focus on finding a cure County (PBC) firefighter, Tim Petz and his wife found out stage 4 lung cancer. Having never been a smoker, doctors
for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Money raised will be their son Logan (3 years old at the time) had been diagnosed agree that Brian’s cancer very likely originated while on the
distributed to these organizations, while some is reserved with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A family who built a life job serving the citizens of Palm Beach Gardens as he has
around helping others, is now fighting to save their own son! done for the past 20 years. Money raised has helped toward
Over the years, the Petz family has taken an active role raising his medical bills to stay in the fight. He and his wife Julie
awareness. During that time, they quickly learned they were are proud parents of four children.
not alone, meeting families and fellow firefighters from across To date, the Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County
the country dealing with the same devastating diagnosis. As have been able to donate over $70,000 to agencies such
a result, Firefighters on a Mission was established to help as Hospice, War on Cancer Street Party, Firefighters with
those on their journey towards a cure. Cancer, and the PBC Drowning Prevention Coalition. We
Firefighters to the Rescue was founded on the profound are proud to support firefighters and the community.
need to help other
public servants
and their families
in the community.
They raise money
to help families of
firefighters, law
enforcement, EMS

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