Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund

Reason 4: Tax break Reason 3: Say thanks Reason 2: Help a hero Reason 1: Care for a widow

With so many amazing supporters, it was hard to pick just one Volunteer of the Year. We are grateful to all of our volunteers in 2012 and beyond. If you would like to join our ranks of volunteers and help out at our fundraising events, please visit wodff.org/volunteer.

Tie the knot and raise money for charity? Say "I do" to supporting the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund! Learn how one inspiring couple asked their family and friends for donations to their favorite charity instead of wedding gifts.

The LAFD Invitational is about more than a day of golf. It's about helping firefighter families in crisis. Why not hit the green with us in 2013 and support a worthwhile cause? For more information about the tournament, visit wodff.org/golf.

For 10 years, Stuart Dean has been giving hope to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund. We are grateful to both longtime and brand new sponsors of Hope for Firefighters. To learn more about participating in next year's event, visit wodff.org/hope.

The Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund is grateful to all of those who choose to support those in need in their estate plan. There are several ways to leave a planned gift that will help the families of firefighters in crisis. For more information, please visit wodff.org/planned-giving.

Sometimes it's the youngest among us who best embrace the true spirit of giving. This inspiring story of a young donor could teach us all a lesson in generosity. If you would like to follow in the footsteps of Jack-Hyatt and contribute to Widows & Orphans, please give online now.

This year, firefighters spiced things up to support the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund! And 2012 will only be the first of many salsa cooking competitions for Widows & Orphans. Join us in 2013 as things heat up!