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Deputy Victor Rodriguez Recovery Fund

The Augusta’s River Region Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association of Georgia and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for Deputy Victor Rodriguez with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Just after midnight on Thursday, Richmond County deputies responded to a call about an armed robbery. When Deputy Victor Rodriguez arrived on scene, the suspect opened fire. Victor was shot multiple times, yet even while wounded, he courageously returned fire to protect others. A second deputy engaged the gunman, bringing the violent encounter to an end.

Victor is now in the hospital in stable condition with a long road to recovery ahead. He is more than a deputy. He is a husband and the proud father of a young daughter. While he heals, he will not only be away from his regular duties for an unknown period of time but he will also lose the off-duty work that so many in law enforcement rely on to provide for their families.

The Rodriguez family needs our community now more than ever. Medical bills, household expenses, and the everyday costs of raising a family will continue while their husband and father fights to recover.

Victor put his life on the line to keep this community safe. Let us show him and his family that this community stands with them in their time of need.

Every prayer, every share, and every donation matters. Please consider contributing and spreading the word to support Deputy Victor Rodriguez and his family.

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100% of the monies received by the PBF will go to help Deputy Victor Rodriguez and his wife during their time of need.

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Chief Jason Mangrum Fundraiser

The Northwest Delta Chapter of the Mississippi Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for Chief Jason Mangrum with the Water Valley Police Department.

In the early morning hours of September 13th, Chief Mangrum was awakened by smoke and fire outside of his bedroom window. Chief Mangrum immediately rushed into his stepchildren’s bedroom and got them out of the burning house. Despite thick smoke and blistering heat, he returned for his wife, who was trapped in their bedroom. With the doorway collapsing, Chief Mangrum broke through a window with his bare hands, removed the A/C unit, and pulled his wife to safety. His selfless and courageous action saved everyone’s lives.

Tragically, the Mangrum family lost their entire home, vehicles, and every possession they owned in the blaze. They escaped with nothing more than the clothes they were wearing.

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100% of the donations will go to help the Mangrum family as they work to rebuild their home and replace their belongings.

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Sergeant Matthew Meade Recovery Fund

The Natural Resources Chapter of the Virginia Police Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for Sgt. Matthew Meade with the Department of Wildlife Resources.

Sgt. Meade and his wife McKenzie welcomed their first child Knox Daniel Meade on June 17th, 2025. After a mostly healthy pregnancy, the induction was scheduled a month before his due date due to a concern about the amniotic fluid levels in the womb. During labor, medical staff did not recognize that Knox was nuchal wrapped and had the mother continue to push for almost an hour before a doctor finally entered the room and took corrective action. The nuchal wrap caused a lack of oxygen and blood flow to Knox’s brain which resulted in a Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy injury (HIE injury) and severe edema or swelling of his head. He was rushed to Niswonger Children Hospital where he underwent therapeutic hypothermia for three days in an effort to cool the brain and stop further damage. After five days an MRI was taken to check the extent of the damage to the brain. Unfortunately, his MRI showed extensive damage to the outer portions of his brain as well as the brain stem. The neurologist stated that with brain injuries you never truly know the outcome, but the MRI did not look promising. It is possible that Knox may never walk, talk, or be able to support himself depending on how he heals. Knox spent days in the NICU before finally being well enough to be held and after twenty-two days was finally released to go home. Knox is slowly making progress in a positive direction, but he requires extensive therapies and specialized treatments to have a shot at recovery.

Sgt Matthew Meade has been with the Department of Wildlife Resources since 2016. Before that, Meade served in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer deploying to the middle east during his service.

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100% of the donations received will go to Sgt. Meade and McKenzie to assist with the care for Knox.

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Race for the Fallen Glow Run

Join us in Winston-Salem, NC at Washington Park for our next race. The Race for the Fallen Glow Run is a night time family-fun race for participants of all ages & speeds!

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