BackStoppers of Madison County

06/07/2026

The BackStoppers of Madison County presented over $9,000 from the Bags for BackStoppers event in April! We are grateful for the generous and fervent support from our friends in Madison County, Illinois. Our mission would not be possible without this kind of dedication. Thank you!

06/05/2026

🚒 The BackStoppers of Madison County Online Store is NOW OPEN!

🚑 Every purchase helps support the mission of BackStoppers and helps the families of fallen and injured first responders.

🚔 The online store will remain open through June 15, so don't wait to place your order!

🖤💙Thank you for your continued support of BackStoppers of Madison County and the heroes who protect our communities every day. 🖤❤️

Online ordering for Madison County BackStoppers Swag 2026 ends on Mon, Jun 15, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

06/02/2026

Who needs some BackStoppers of Madison County gear!!? Check out the link below to get yours today!!

Store closes 6/15 so get those orders in ASAP!!

https://madisoncountybackstoppers2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

05/27/2026

Last week, members of BackStoppers of Madison County joined local fire and police departments at the Alton Fire Department to present the proceeds from the Bags for BackStoppers event to The BackStoppers Inc. Executive Director Lt. Col. O'Toole.

Thank you to Tommy Davison and 1-800-BoardUp for hosting this event and to everyone who helped make it a success. Your generosity continues to help support the families of fallen and catastrophically injured first responders in our area.

05/27/2026

05/09/2026

Madison Kowalski, daughter of Sgt. Jeffry Kowalski, EOW 10/1/08, and BackStoppers Executive Director Lt. Col. Lawrence O'Toole stopped by the Fox2Now studios to talk about the importance of our mission and why the support from days like today is imperative.

Watch the interview: https://fox2now.com/video/backstoppers-and-givestl-day/11765973/

Then donate in support of Give STL Day at GiveSTLDay.org/BackStoppers.

05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters' Day. Today and every day we recognize and honor the dedication, bravery and sacrifice of firefighters. Thank you for your service.

04/09/2026

We are now assisting the families of Cpl. Torey Phelps and Officer Gregory Triplett.

Cpl. Torey Phelps died in the line of duty on December 24, 2025, when he suffered a fatal heart attack at home following his shift during which he responded to multiple calls.

Cpl. Phelps served with the Moline Acres Police Department. He left behind his teenage son and loving family.

Officer Gregory Triplett died in the line of duty on April 1, 2026, after suffering a cardiac event during a training exercise.

Officer Triplett served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department for nearly 32 years. He leaves behind a loving family.

Read more: https://backstoppers.org/we-are-now-assisting-the-families-of-cpl-torey-phelps-and-officer-gregory-triplett/