First Responders Foundation of Kansas

03/24/2026

Tee up in support of our local heroes ⛳💙
Join our 1st Annual Golf Tournament to help the First Responders Foundation of Kansas as we partner with the IAFF 135 - Wichita Firefighters to help them raise funds for the Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Museum and Park.

Be a part of something bigger! Donate to the Kansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial Museum and Park located right here in Wichita and help us Honor the Men & Women who gave their lives helping others in the line of duty. Located at a restored 1909 firehouse located in Wichita. It features a memorial plaza with a bronze "Final Call" statue, a wall of honor, and a museum with historical firefighting artifacts, with plans to expand into a larger memorial park. $50 of each team signed up will go directly to the IAFF 135 - Wichita Firefighters.

We are on a mission to show our Support for these fallen Heros. Sign your team up or become a sponsor.

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11/23/2025

We are thrilled to share some incredible news. Our Founder and President has been invited to Washington, D.C., where he will meet with U.S. Senators, Representatives, and Members of Congress to discuss our organization’s mission and the impact we are making in our local communities, with our First Responders, and with our youth. This visit will also include meetings with federal and local law enforcement leaders, as well as official tours of the White House, the Pentagon, and the FBI Headquarters.

A Message from Our Founder, Michael Pasco

I am truly honored to travel to our Nation’s Capital in 2026 to represent the First Responders Foundation of Kansas. Our organization has grown tremendously, and we continue to make meaningful strides in supporting communities across Kansas. I look forward to showing our leaders in Washington what we are accomplishing here at home to support our current and former First Responders, our youth, and the communities we proudly serve.

We have major plans and events in place for 2026 and 2027 that will allow us to expand our reach and offer even greater support. We cannot wait to share these events with all of you. The First Responders Foundation of Kansas holds a special place in my heart, and I am blessed to work alongside an incredible team of board members and volunteers who make everything we do possible. I could not be more grateful for their dedication and commitment.

Thank you,
Michael Pasco
Founder
First Responders Foundation of Kansas

11/12/2025

The "Donham Difference Award" is our new initiative. It is an initiative to celebrate School Resource Officers from around the state of Kansas. This award is named after the Derby Middle School SRO Erik Donham. This award will be awarded every quarter. This first award was presented to all the SROs that are a part of USD 260 the Derby Public Schools. We surprised them on their in-service day, AFTER their defensive tactics training to surprise them with their award and their $1,600 worth supplies for their students. The nomination form will be on our website and Facebook soon. Thank you Officer Donham (Derby Middle School), Officer Kindel (Derby North Middle School), Officer Stitt (Elementary School SRO), Officer Taylor & Officer Tran (Derby High School) for your hardwork and dedication to the students you serve.

11/10/2025

Today is the big day!!! We release our next initiative at 3pm!!! This initiative holds a special place near and dear to the Executive Director's, Haither Zaragoza, heart! This initiative will be open to the ENTIRE state of Kansas!! Stay tuned for the amazing details!!!

10/24/2025

Our Founder, Secretary, and Executive Director attended the Derby Chamber of Commerce Casino night tonight and we had a wonderful time.

But Not only was it our Executive Director Haithers Birthday today but she and our Secretary Julie won a few rounds of Bingo Sponsored by Stress Busters Therapeutic Massage which they were able to enter into a few drawings to win some awesome prizes and Haither walked away winning 2 prizes and Julie walked away winning 1 prize. Great Job ladies, great way to represent the First Responders Foundation of Kansas!

Thank You,
Mark and Lindsey with the Derby Chamber, MJB Heating and Cooling, Ribbit Computers, Bash Brothers BBQ, Stress Busters and so many other sponsors that made this amazing event possible! We had a great time and look forward to many more of these events in the future.

10/24/2025

Thank you KAKE News for the interview this morning and thank you for helping us get the word out for our new initiative.

The Responder Relief Fund- the first initiative of its kind for current and former Kansas first responders is being rolled out at the beginning of next year.

10/23/2025

Our Founder had a great time this morning doing an interview with KAKE News to talk about our new initiative the “Responder Relief Fund” stay tuned for their story release and more information on the initiative.

10/23/2025

Join us in Wishing our Executive Director Haither a Very Happy Birthday!!! 🎊🎉🎂

10/23/2025

Important Announcement:

We are Launching the Responder Relief Fund

As we shared a few weeks ago, we are excited to announce the launch of several new initiatives designed to support and strengthen our local first responders and their families. One of the first programs to take shape is our Responder Relief Fund a dedicated initiative created to provide direct assistance to current and former first responders facing unexpected hardships.

While this program will officially launch after the New Year, we are proud to share that we’ve already completed a successful soft launch. Through the generosity of our community, sponsors, donors and the 3rd Annual First Responders 5K the Responder Relief Fund has already made a meaningful difference:

• $1,000.00 was provided to a former Wichita Police Officer to assist with food, lodging, and travel expenses for an upcoming medical trip to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

• $400.00 was provided to a former 911 Dispatcher and their family to help with expenses during a challenging period of medical recovery and extended hospital stays.

The Responder Relief Fund will be sustained through donations, fundraisers, and grants directed to the First Responders Foundation of Kansas. The program’s primary mission is to offer emergency financial assistance to current and former first responders and their families in times of crisis including medical emergencies, funeral expenses, and relocation support.

As we prepare for the full rollout of this initiative, we’ll share additional details on how the community can help, where to donate or support and we will be including a link where current and former first responders can apply for assistance. Grant amounts will typically range from $100 to $1,500, depending on the specific circumstances of each request.

Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact by standing beside those who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting our communities.

Thank you to everyone that has and continues to support The First Responders Foundation of Kansas!

10/19/2025

Thank you, Brian Warner - Warner Financial and First Responders Foundation of Kansas for being a “Bout Sponsor” of Cuffs vs. Axes.

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10/16/2025

10/09/2025

We are wishing each K-9 team apart of the Kansas Police Dog Association Fall Conference the best of luck on their training. Keep up the great work!

We would like to thank all citizens and business owners in Council Grove! 17 teams from across the state from 10 different agencies hit the ground running yesterday for the annual fall conference. Fall conference will wrap up tomorrow!