Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Fundraiser
Please join us for a Sunday afternoon fundraiser supporting the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for life association.ย This event will be held on aย 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
ย โOur purpose is to assist young men and women in the Fire Explorer Program with financial support and material donations.โ
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association is a non-profit organization started by Kevin Woyjeckโs parents, Joe and Anna Woyjeck. It was founded as a way to honor and carry on Kevinโs 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.
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As our family grows, so does Kevinโs 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 boyโs 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! ๐
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Happy heavenly birthday, Kevin
Happy heavenly birthday, Kevin. ๐๏ธ
Hugs to everybody. ๐
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 ๐ป
Happy Heavenly birthday Kevin ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ##alwaysremembered
Happy birthday to Kevin โค๏ธ๐๐ป
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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 couldnโt 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!
(Left to right)
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 heroesโค๏ธ
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 Kevinโs 18 brothers who passed on June 30,2013.
Today I got the following message.(posted with Adrianโs approval)
โGood 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 Countyโs 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 Nevarezโ
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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.
โThey 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.โ
Our logo is making the rounds in Minnesota!
Kevin would be proud!
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Awesome! ๐
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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8/24/24
On behalf of the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association I want to thank the Newport Elks/Yacht club and especially Vice Admiral Dan Murchison for making the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Assn the benefactor of todayโs Duffy boat poker run fundraiser.
All had fun!!!!
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This is how we started.
It has been 10 years now that we have helped under served young men and women in their pursuit of becoming a first responder. Of course we would not be able to do this without the incredible support from you all!
To date ๏ฟผwe have donated right around $800,000 in scholarships gear and tuition to future first responders and I assure you
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So much good you’ve done! ๐ข ๐๐๐บ๐ธ
I have never had a firefighter plate. Anna got this for my truck!
Never forget!
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Oh my!!!! Probably the best one ever!
That is awesome Joe!!
Awesome
That's Awesome Brother!
Lots of LOVE .
This is a memory that always brings tears to my eyes. Kevin you are still here in a lot of hearts!
That's awesome! โค๏ธ
Is CalTrans going to put the freeway sign back up on the 405 or am I just missing it amongst the construction?
Love it!!!
That’s an awesome gift!♥๏ธ
Beautiful! Always in my heart ...
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This is a photo that was just sent to me of our Sunday fundraiser. What a blast! We are working on a recap of the event. Those are our people on the top patio. ... See MoreSee Less
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