Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Fundraiser
Please join us for a Sunday afternoon fundraiser supporting the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for life association. This event will be held on a private deck overlooking beautiful Alamitos bay, the same bay that Kevin spent countless days chasing spotted bay bass and halibut.
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association
“Our purpose is to assist young men and women in the Fire Explorer Program with financial support and material donations.”
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 19 crewmates. KWEFLA helps young men and women successfully participate in fire career related explorer programs, just like Kevin did himself. Kevin truly enjoyed the explorer program and what it had to offer him in reaching his dreams.
Fire explorer programs give young adolescents aging 15-21 years of age 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.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Support from the community, public and private sector is essential to our ability to support Fire Explorer programs across the country. To date, we’ve been able to donate gear, resources and funds to departments across California, Alabama and New York. To learn more how to make a difference, click here.
To make a donation to the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association, please click the button below.
Fire Explorer family in Asheville loses everything in the hurricane.
We are deeply committed to supporting a Fire Explorer family from Asheville, North Carolina, who lost their home and everything they own in the recent hurricane. Through the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association, we are going beyond our usual focus on fire gear and education to meet their immediate, basic needs in this challenging time.
A special thank you to our long-time friend Paul Oyler, who is personally delivering the donation to Asheville. Paul’s actions truly demonstrate the power of community and compassion.
We are incredibly grateful to all of our supporters. Without your help, this donation would not be possible. As we anticipate more requests for assistance from Explorers affected by the flooding, your continued support is more important than ever.
Kevin would be proud!
Thank you all,
“The Board”
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We have 17 LACoFD Retires here in and around Knoxville all doing what they can from laboring to donating for the victims. Paul Oyler should contact us ...
We are excited to announce that we are now supporting the Encinitas fire Explorer program!
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September 11, 2024
343 firefighters and nearly 3000 people were murdered 23 years ago today when the Twin Towers were attacked.
It was one of those days in your life where you know where you were when you heard the news.
I was a fire captain for the Los Angeles County Fire Department and was on duty at fire station 50 in the city of Commerce when I heard.
Our on coming crew and our off going crew were glued to the TV. Every firefighter that was going off duty was held at the station across our department. Our phones were ringing off the hook, from our families, from the department and from scared citizens. I remember a round table talk with our crews while watching it all unfold. We had a job to do,
we knew our families were home without us and we had no idea when we would see them again.
It was a terrible day that I will never forget.
Traveling to NY after to help the FDNY was incredibly emotional, I wish I could have done more.
RIP 343
I will never forget!
Joe Woyjeck
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Thanks for never forgetting, Cap. Be well.
September 10,2024
Southern California is on fire,
No less than 6 large fires and lots of smaller ones.
The Wildland arena is no joke.
It’s really hot, humidity is low and thank god we don’t have wind!
Be safe out there and wear your gear!!!!
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Horrible.
As a fire mom ,my boy is out there and ya. Just praying all come home that little voice in the back of my head says all these awful scenarios God help these men and women of fire! Bring'em home safe
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Sending prayers
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As our family grows, so does Kevin’s legacy. Happy Heavenly Birthday to Uncle Kevin. We know you are watching over Forrest and Gunnar and soon to arrive Violet and Colton. We know you are so proud of your brother and sister and you would already have a fishing pole in the boy’s hands. We miss you dearly during these wonderful times.
To all of our family and friends, we are so grateful for all of your support and love! KWEFLA continues to help so many Explorers thanks to you! 💜
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Happy heavenly birthday, Kevin
Happy heavenly birthday, Kevin. 🕊️
Hugs to everybody. 💚
Happy Heavenly Birthday Kevin.
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Happy Birthday Kevin. A legacy of family love is man's greatest treasure.
Having one now! Happy Birthday Kevin 🍻
Happy Heavenly birthday Kevin 🎂 🙏 🚒 🕊 ##alwaysremembered
Happy birthday to Kevin ❤️🙏🏻
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August 30,2024
I want to take a moment to thank the board of the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association.
Your dedication to the organization is truly appreciated. Since we started we have been able to donate over $800,000 in scholarships, gear and support items to young men and women in their pursuit of becoming a first responder. We couldn’t do it without this board and without the financial support of our donors.
Thank you all.
I am truly honored and humbled to be part of this team.
Kevin would be proud!
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Marta Schaper (Secretary)
LaFonda Riggins,
Anna Woyjeck,(founder and Treasurer)
Joe Woyjeck(President)
Erin Stibal, (past President)
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It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve and honor Kevin with these awesome people! Marta Schaper La Fonda Riggins Justine Malloy Joe Wojo Anna Woyjeck Sandy Schildmeyer Wing
All heroes❤️
Excellent dedicated group!
It’s an honor to be a part of this amazing group. I’m truly grateful that the #KevinWoyjeck Explores for Life could contribute to making a difference in the lives of others.
I was just telling a family member of one of the hotshots that was in the Granite mountain hotshots memorial center today, how you have created such an awesome legacy and helping others, out of such a tragedy. You guys are so awesome.
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I was honored to present Adrian with the Kevin Woyjeck top recruit award a few months ago at the El Camino Fire academy.
I presented him with his award but I also gave him a small rock that I brought back from Granite Mountain.
I told him to keep this rock with him as a reminder of Kevin (who attended El Camino fire academy) and of Kevin’s 18 brothers who passed on June 30,2013.
Today I got the following message.(posted with Adrian’s approval)
“Good afternoon Joe Woyjeck,
My name is Adrian Nevarez. I received the award of top recruit of Class 161 at El Camino Fire Academy named in honor of your son. You gave my mom your number and told me to contact you whenever. I am contacting you to let you know I just graduated from LA County’s FSA academy Class 91. I want to thank you once again for presenting me with the rock that day. I kept it with me throughout my academy, and I would think of you and your son when I felt like giving up. It truly meant a lot to me that you did that for me. I did the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial Trail in January a month after my basic academy and paid my respects. Thank you sir, and I hope you have a great rest of your day.
- Adrian Nevarez”
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Way to go Joe!!!
So awesome.
Omg. Wow. As Joe would say “my eyes are sweating.” Simply awesome. Way to go, Adrian!
Very cool
Well done Sir, well done
Joe Wojo… for those of us that have gotten one. The rock is a huge deal. You guys continue to do awesome things.
Excellent!!!
Awsome!!!
Congrats Adrian! Thanks for sharing. God bless you in your career.
What an amazing young man. Often times we never know the impact we have on someone’s life. It’s a blessing when they let us know.
God bless you and keep you safe throughout your career
Thank you! Kevin Woyjeck Explorers For Life Assoc. Inc. for all you do!
Awsome
Sweaty here too. Love this.
Nice work!
Well done, Joe and Adrian. ‘Glad to see him wearing our Bear!
Very cool!!!!
Very cool!
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Last year we got a request for help from the Willmar (Minnesota)fire explorers.
After discussion with their explorer advisor and even their fire chief it was determined that the best way we could support their program was to purchase a trailer for them to store their gear. Soooooo after discussion and a vote our wonderful board of directors approved the purchase of the trailer in the photos.
I got the following pictures and message today.
“They got the decals on the trailer! They were able to show it off at the Minnesota State Fair. They have Explorer teams from around the state in competitions one the days. Getting turn out gear on, search and rescue, first aid ect. Thanks again for your donation to our local program! Matt E.”
Our logo is making the rounds in Minnesota!
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Awesome! 👏
It’s beautiful to see Kevin’s memory and spirit live on!
Outstanding
On behalf of post 9520. We can't say thank you enough! It's made storing gear and props as well as traveling with all our equipment so much easier. Your making a huge difference in his memory. Thank you! We also have a picture with our current explorers with the trailer if you'd like that sent over.
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