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The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association
Β βOur purpose is to assist young men and women in the Fire Explorer Program with financial support and material donations.β
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association is a non-profit organization started by Kevin Woyjeckβs parents, Joe and Anna Woyjeck. It was founded as a way to honor and carry on Kevinβs 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.
1/24/23
It is a great dayβ¦.
The good Dr would be happy to see how his donation is making an educational impact on our young, future first responders!
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HOW WONDERFUL. We must take care of our youth!
So generous for a great cause! Thank u Mark!
That is so nice!
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Mark is a good man!
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We have hats!!!!
Classic snap back hats.
$25 each, includes shipping in the 48 states.
$20 if you can pick it up in Bellflower
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They look great.
We would LOVE one of each!
interested Sir.. Ship. Navy.
2023β- We have started the new year in style. We are honored to help a hard working fire explorer from the inland empire with tuition for paramedic school. Without ourοΏΌ help she would have not been able to attend.
We have also funded EMT tuition for a fire explorer out of the south Los Angeles area. I am very confident he will give it his all!
Thank you all for the support!
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SO AWESOME! ππ½
May your organization continue to assist Fire explorers in the name of Kevin! These young men and women often need help along the road to a great career!
1/12/23
I am proud to announce that the new vice President of the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life Association is Los Angeles County Firefighter Paramedic Justine Malloy. Justine has been with the association for many years and her dedication to the fire service is palpable.
We look forward to an incredible year of making a difference.
Justineβs Bio-
My name is Justine Malloy. I am a firefighter/paramedic for Los Angeles County Fire Dept. I am married and a step-mother to two children. Kevin Woyjeck and I grew up running around in the LACo Fire Museum and eventually, as we got older, formulated a friendship based on similar goals and dreams for our futures. We intended to follow in our fathers' footsteps and join the LACoFD and eventually become the next generation to lead the museum. I miss him greatly and am honored to serve on the Association board and carry on his legacy. ... See MoreSee Less
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Justine who?
My favorite VP π₯°
They don’t get any better than this. Justine is one heck of a human being!!!
As of January 1, 2023 the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers of Life association executive position of Secretary will be executed by Marta Schaper.
Marta has been friends of the Woyjeck family for over 40 years and saw Kevin grow up.
Marta brings a lot to the table and we are excited to draw on her corporate experience to help grow our organization.
Thank you Marta!
Martaβs bio,
Marta Schaper joined the KWEFLA Board of Directors in January 2020, after retiring from a distinguished 34-year career at The Boeing Company. As the Sr Executive Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Integration, Boeing Global Services, she was responsible for leading large organizations through major Supply Chain transformation initiatives, while also supporting multiple commercial and defense programs. Marta was also active at her alma mater, CSULB, where she mentored students and volunteered in several activities at the College of Business. Marta is married to Theo, who is a volunteer at the LA County Fire Museum, lending his extensive mechanic abilities in the restoration projects. ... See MoreSee Less
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As of January 1, 2023 the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers of Life association executive position of Secretary will be executed by Marta Schaper.
Marta has been friends of the Woyjeck family for over 40 years and saw Kevin grow up.
Marta brings a lot to the table and we are excited to draw on her corporate experience to help grow our organization.
Thank you Marta!
Martaβs bio,
Marta Schaper joined the KWEFLA Board of Directors in January 2020, after retiring from a distinguished 34-year career at The Boeing Company. As the Sr Executive Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Integration, Boeing Global Services, she was responsible for leading large organizations through major Supply Chain transformation initiatives, while also supporting multiple commercial and defense programs. Marta was also active at her alma mater, CSULB, where she mentored students and volunteered in several activities at the College of Business. Marta is married to Theo, who is a volunteer at the LA County Fire Museum, lending his extensive mechanic abilities in the restoration projects. ... See MoreSee Less
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Nice!
thank you Marta....
Congratulations Marta!
Thank you Martaπππ€π
Congratulations Marta
Congratulations!
Congratulations !
Congratulations
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Please shareβ¦.
Happy New yearβ¦.
As 2023 begins I can hardly believe that in June it will be 10 years since we lost Kevin and his 18 brothers.
The sting is real and the hole in our hearts willl never heal.
It is also hard to believe that the Kevin Woyjeck Explorers For Life association has also entered into its 10th year this year.
I am proud to be part of this organization and am looking forward to making this our busiest year yet!
To date we have donated over $450,000 in scholarships and gear to underserved young women and men in their pursuit of becoming a first responder.
This year we will easily surpass the 1/2 a million dollars mark in scholarships and fire gear donations.
If you know of an explorer/cadet or education program that needs some help
(Even if we have helped you in the past)
please reach out to us, we are here to help!
Thank you all.
Joe Woyjeck
President,
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So many underserved youth have been helped...so many more to help! It was so great to meet one of those young guys with you. Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life is a great organization..please help if you can!!
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The good work that your foundation does in Kevin's name keeps his memory alive. π
12/6/22
Seal Beach California.
The Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for life Assn wants to announce a new partnership with Southern California Edison.
They are sponsoring our young, under served women and men in their pursuit of becoming first responders with a $10,000 grant.
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Fantastic donation from SCE!!
That’s wonderful!
Congratulations!π
Great news!!!
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That's fantastic. Congratulations!
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11/30/2022
At tonights Kevin Woyjeck Explorers for Life association meeting we elected a new executive board.
We want to thank Erin Stibal for her leadership as President during the last few years.
Starting January 1,2023
Joe Woyjeck will be the President,
Justine Malloy will be the Vice President
Marta Schaper will be the secretary
And Anna Woyjeck will be the
Treasurer.
We are looking forward to continue supporting underserved men and women in their pursuit of becoming a first responder. ... See MoreSee Less
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