SAVE THE DATE: Kevin Woyjeck Memorial Fishing Derby — Friday, September 2, 2022
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.
SAVE the DATE
Friday Sept 2,2022
Let’s go fishing!!!!
The 2022 Kevin Woyjeck Fishing Tournament is in the works
When-Friday Sept 2,2022
Why-to get together, to raise funds for
the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for
Life Assn
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Selling shirts?
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Congratulations. Kevin would be proud. 💜
Awesome!
4/18/22
Your Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Assn has been busy recently.
With donations to the Kingman AZ explorer program, the Wichita Kansas Explorer program, the Burmingham North Carolina explorer program, the Upland, Ca Explorer program, the Compton fire explorer program, and more we ARE making a difference across the nation.
Many programs were shut down with Covid and now that they are opening back up our request for scholarships and equipment is growing everyday!
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What an inspiring kid!
4/17/22
Ex fire explorer Matt reported for duty
to start his 3rd season today.
It hasn’t been easy and he has had his struggles but this inner city kid is fighting fires and attempting to make something of himself.
I remember the first time he saw the Mt Shasta area he said it was the most beautiful place he had ever seen!
This explorer needed help, we were able to help him on numerous levels all because of the generosity of our supporters.
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Great program! I was an explorer in San Diego and I'm just finishing 22 years as a paid structural firefighter and 35 years in EMS. It's a great start to a great life!
Great picture. Good luck buddy.
I have a fire service friend and his family who live in Redding, if Matt ever needs support. This family I speak of is amazing!
I drove through there today
The good stuff in life right here. Love it! The forest service is a great place to land for young men who struggle with life or the hand they were dealt but have their heart in the right place and just need a method to prove it to themselves and others….. I was there in those shoes myself at a point in life. Great job Matt have a safe season.
I know that station! Ash Creek!
You have done a great job. You can see what your efforts have done and have made a difference in someones life. It doesn't get any better that that.
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4/11/22
So today my long time friend Mark donated $25,000 to The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for life association.
It will be used exclusively for education….
Thank you Mark!
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Awesome
That is wonderful
What a generous man.
Outstanding!
Wonderful program! My son started his firefighter career here.
Awesome!
That is fantastic! You will do amazing things with that generous donation. ❤️
Remarkable!! I know it will be used well and for life-saving purposes.
That’s great !
Very gracious of Mark, he set a high bar
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Hello all!!!!
2021 is in the books and it has been a challenging year to say the least.
Covid closed most Explorer posts in all of 2020 and most of 2021 however
we were able to fund a start up explorer program in Wichita, Kansas along with providing significant sponsorships to the Kingman AZ and Hemet fire explorer programs.
These sponsorships and individual sponsorships added up to over $50,000 in sponsorships for the year 2021. This brings our sponsorships total to about $400,000 since we started.
We want to thank all that have donated to help us help these young men in women in their pursuit of becoming a first responder.
Without your donations we couldn’t do what we do.
Thank you!!!
Kevin would be proud!!!
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I see Huntington Beach started an Explorer Program. You and the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Foundation are doing amazing work, Joe! You are breeding the future firefighters at a time when public service seems so unattractive. Keep up the great work!
11/9/21
On Tuesday November 9th Anna and Joe traveled to Hemet California where
Anna presented a$15,000 check on behalf of the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for life Assn to Hemet Fire Chief Eddie Sell to support the Hemet fire explorer program.
The presentation was made at the city council meeting and an emotional presentation it was.
They also donated 5 new Phenix fire helmets, used turnout gear and 20 pairs of firefighter boots, at a value of about $3000.
The funds will be used to help guarantee that the young men and women that are under served are able to attend the fire explorer program by lifting the financial
burden associated with attending the program.
Anna and Joe had a great dinner provided by the crew at station 2.
Thank you station 2, it was Joe’s first dinner in a station since he retired 4 years ago.
Congrats to Eddie Sell for his recent appointment as the Hemet Fire Chief!!!!
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Incredible, Anna!
Joe's first meal in a station in 4 years. Wow, that had to have been some memories right there. Thanks for everything you do for so many.
Joe, it was a pleasure to meet you a few years ago. Thank you for everything you do in Kevin's memory for our Explorers.
Thank you so much for continuing Kevin’s legacy. You guys were in my prayers and heart today while I hiked the memorial trail.
Awesome!!
This is awesome
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9/3/21
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9/3/21
“Happy national Kevin day!” ... See MoreSee Less
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