The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association
“Our mission is to support underserved Fire Explorers and Cadets by providing scholarships, equipment purchasing financial aid, and other financial assistance to programs and individuals.”
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association is a non-profit organization started by Kevin Woyjeck’s parents, Joe and Anna Woyjeck. It was founded as a way to honor and carry on Kevin’s legacy after his line of duty passing, battling the Yarnell, AZ wildfire on June 30th, 2013, alongside 18 crewmates. KWEFLA helps young men and women successfully participate in fire career related explorer and cadet programs, just like Kevin did himself. Kevin truly enjoyed the explorer program and what it had to offer him in reaching his dreams.
Our organization gives fire explorer and fire cadet programs and disadvantaged youth access to tools that help them follow their career goals, while shadowing real firefighters volunteering their time to teach and pass on knowledge. It fosters a priceless on-hand learning environment.
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Support from the community, public and private sector is essential to our ability to support fire explorer and cadet programs and disadvantaged youth from across the country. To date, we’ve been able to donate resources and funds across the country. Please consider making a monetary contribution by clicking the link below.
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Take Two!
While filming in Arizona, Bourke spent the day at Wildlife World Zoo for the Red & Blue Fire and Police Appreciation event — and it turned into the perfect moment to announce our Hollywood Giveaway winner, John Lopez.
A heartfelt thank-you to Jessie Keller @jessiekeller24, who invited KWEFLA to be part of this special day, and to Fire Captain Jesse Nettles and his family for representing us with so much heart. And of course, a big shoutout to Crockett, the very talented sea lion who stole the show.
Bourke — thank you for continuing to show up for us in such meaningful ways. Your support has helped us share Kevin’s story farther than we ever imagined.
The year isn’t over yet, and there’s still time to make a donation to support Fire Explorers and Cadets.
All donation info is in our bio.
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Bourke Floyd @bourke_floyd managed to turn Fan Fest into another Hollywood moment — this time teaming up with actor Noel Gugliemi @actornoelg (Fast & Furious) to help announce our giveaway winner. Only Bourke could make a simple video feel like a scene from a movie.
Huge congratulations to John Lopez!
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He’s not from Temecula He was born in East LA 😃
Another behind-the-scenes moment from Bourke and the Hackjob team. As he says… if you win this Hollywood Experience, anything can happen!
We’re so grateful to Bourke and the entire crew for helping us amplify Kevin’s story and support young Fire Explorers following the same path he once did.
The giveaway is open until Friday at 12 PM PST.
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Another behind-the-scenes moment from Bourke and the Hackjob team. As he says… if you win this Hollywood Experience, anything can happen! We’re so grateful to Bourke and the entire crew for helping us amplify Kevin’s story and support young Fire Explorers following the same path he once did. The giveaway is open until Friday at 12 PM PST. Donate or enter free — all details are in our bio.
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Another behind-the-scenes moment from Bourke and the Hackjob team. As he says… if you win this Hollywood Experience, anything can happen!
We’re so grateful to Bourke and the entire crew for helping us amplify Kevin’s story and support young Fire Explorers following the same path he once did.
The giveaway is open until Friday at 12 PM PST.
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You all showed up yesterday — thank you!
The donations, entries, and shares have been amazing, and we are just getting started.
Reminder:
The Hollywood Experience Giveaway with @bourke_floyd Bourke Floyd is still open until Friday at noon (PST) — so keep donating, keep entering, and keep spreading the word. 📣
Every single dollar helps Fire Explorers and Cadets get the training, gear, and support they need to chase their dream careers in the fire service.🚒
We can’t thank you enough.💜
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Today is Giving Tuesday, and we’re honoring Kevin Woyjeck by lifting up the young people following the same path he once walked.
Kevin loved being a Fire Explorer. It gave him purpose, direction, and a community that helped shape the firefighter and the man he became. After losing him in the Yarnell wildfire, our family created the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association to continue the work Kevin cared so deeply about.
Every donation today helps Fire Explorers and Cadets who need support with:
• Gear and uniforms
• Training and equipment
• Scholarships
• Program fees
• Real mentorship from working firefighters
These are the things that helped Kevin find his calling. And because of your support, young people across the country get the same chance.
If you would like to give today, or enter our Hollywood Experience Giveaway with actor and friend Bourke Floyd @bourke_floyd , all links and entry information are in our bio.
Thank you for keeping Kevin’s spirit alive through opportunity, generosity, and hope.
We are grateful for every single one of you.
Love, The Woyjeck Family💜
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On set with Bourke while he films Hackjob. A couple of days in Hollywood with this dude? Yeah… it’s going to be epic.
We’re beyond grateful he’s taking the time to support the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association and help us share Kevin’s story.
Want to enter the Hollywood Experience Giveaway?
The donation link and the email for free entry are both in our bio.
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GIVING TUESDAY💜
Want to come to Hollywood and hang out with actor Bourke Floyd for a couple of days? You and a friend could be cruising around the city, grabbing lunch, and experiencing a personal behind-the-scenes tour at Universal Studios guided by Bourke.
When Bourke met Joe Woyjeck in Phoenix, there was an instant connection. After hearing about Kevin and the mission of the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers For Life Association, he immediately said yes to helping us this Giving Tuesday. We are deeply grateful for his generosity and heart.
One supporter and a guest will be selected to spend two days with Bourke, including:
• Driving through Hollywood Blvd and the Sunset Strip
• Lunch together
• A personal, behind-the-scenes Universal Studios backlot experience
• Riding around the lot in a golf cart with Bourke
• A genuine Hollywood hangout that is personal, memorable, and truly unique
WHO KEVIN WAS, AND WHY THIS MATTERS
Kevin Woyjeck was a Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighter who lost his life in the Yarnell Fire on June 30, 2013. He was the ninth firefighter in his family, following proudly in the footsteps of his father, Joe Woyjeck, a retired Los Angeles County Fire Captain. Being a Fire Explorer shaped Kevin’s life. It gave him purpose, direction, mentorship, and the path that ultimately led him to the fire service career he loved.
After Kevin’s passing, his parents, Joe and Anna, created KWEFLA to carry forward the values Kevin lived by:
• Supporting young people
• Opening doors that might otherwise stay closed
• Providing mentorship, training, and real-world experiences
• Helping underserved Explorers and Cadets pursue fire service careers
• Funding gear, equipment, scholarships, and program costs
Every donation helps a young person follow the same path that helped shape Kevin’s dreams.
HOW TO ENTER
Donate any amount to support KWEFLA (link in bio)
OR
Free entry: Email your name to kwexplorers@gmail.com with the subject “Universal Giveaway Entry.”
No donation required. One entry per person.
Drawing ends Friday, December 5 at 12 PM PST
Winner announced Saturday, December 6
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This is awesome! This includes airfare and hotel!!!
Hello all,
It has been an incredible year.
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association has made an immeasurable difference in the lives of so many young men and women. Some of our support is easy to measure, but just as important are the young people we havesupported but may never meet, the ones whose paths are shaped by the lessons and opportunities they receive through Explorer and Cadet programs. In today’s challenging times, we hope those lessons stay with them wherever life takes them.
We couldn’t do any of this without YOU, our supporters, partners, and friends. As we near the end of 2025, please consider making a donation to the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every dollar directly supports the next generation of first responders.
Our push for 2026 is for more recurring donations. Even $10 a month—about the cost of one Starbucks with a tip—can make a huge difference.
Click below to sign up for recurring donations.
Checks are also gratefully accepted:
KWEFLA
1077 E. PCH #219
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Thank you for helping keep Kevin’s legacy alive and for investing in the future of our fire service family.
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