Rally 2024

$101,875 Raised for Our First Responders

Jun 1, 2024

12PM to 5PM

Hudson Fields, Milton DE

The Shaffer Family extends heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of our first responders. Your generosity and encouragement allow us to provide meaningful resources, host impactful events, and show appreciation to the heroes who dedicate their lives to protecting our community. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of first responders and their families.

From exciting live demos, fire trucks and helicopters, to live music, delicious food, face painting, and the biggest kid’s zone, the event brought together families and supporters of all ages. It was a day filled with fun, heartfelt gratitude, and powerful moments of connection between the community and our first responders.

The Impact Your Donations Made

The impact of your donations is seen in scholarships awarded, community events hosted, and vital resources provided to support the everyday heroes who keep us safe.”

Indian River Fire Department

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $11,000 to the Indian River Fire Department for Equipment for their Volunteer Fire Fighters.  Pictured (Left to Right) – Jim Wagner, John Unbel, Chuck Tancini, Patrick Miller, and Kyle Shaffer, President of the Shaffer Family Foundation.

GT Fire Check

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $12,000 to the Georgetown Fire Department for Equipment for their Volunteer Fire Fighters.  Pictured is Mark Rodgers, Fire Chief and Kyle Shaffer, President of the Shaffer Family Foundation.

GT EMS Check

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $6,000 to the Georgetown EMS.   Pictured is Deanna Loeb and Kyle Shaffer, President of the Shaffer Family Foundation.

Milton Fire Check

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $13,000 to the Milton Fire Department.  Pictured (left to right) is Mason Conley, Jacob Hunsicker, Johnny Hopkins (Fire Cheif) Kyle Shaffer (President of the Shaffer Family Foundation and Chet Reynolds.

Lewes Fire Check

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $11,000 to the Lewes Vounteer Fire Department (left to right) Fire Fighter, Chet Reynolds, Chief, Greg Bennett, Treasurer, Bryan Pepper, Kyle Shaffer, Captain Kyle Davis, and Lt. RJ Kauffman.

Eleanor Delaware Check

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $3,875 to the Delaware C.O.P.S (left to right)  Eleanor Allione, President and Founder of Delaware C.O.P.S and Kyle Shaffer, Presiden and Founder of The Shaffer Family Foundation.

Crime Stoppers Check

The Shaffer Foundation donated $4,500 to Crime Stoppers. (left to right) Mike Gallagher, Kyle Shaffer and Eric Williams.

DSP Aviation

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $5,000 to 1SP1970, Friends of DSP Aviation. (left to right) Lt. Jay Baxley, Kyle Shaffer and Commander Jeffrey Whitmarsh.

Camp Barnes Check

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $6,000 to Camp Barnes.  Left to Right – Jeff Hudson, Director for Camp Barnes, Kyle Shaffer, Colonel Melissa Zebley and Lt. Colonel Danny Meadows

Rehoboth Beach Fire

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $11,000 to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Department. (left to right). Fire Fighter Charlie Marshal, EMT Joh Arbeene, EMT Donnie Noll, Chief Chuck Snyder, Vice President Warrne Jones, Kyle Shaffer and Dep. Chief Kent Swarts.

Fit 4 Check

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $6,500 to the Fit 4 Duty Foundation.  Pictured is Kyle Shaffer and TJ Webb, Founder and President of Fit 4 Duty Foundation.

Beebe Medical Foundation

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $5,000 to Beebe Medical Foundation.  Pictured is Kyle Shaffer and Sean Flannigan, Gift Officer for Beebe Medical Foundation.

Mark Dawson

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $3,000 to Lt. Mark Dawson who had lost everything in house fire the night before the Rally.  Left to Right, Lt. Mark Dawson, his Daughter, Morgan Dawson, Kyle Shaffer.

Sussex Paramedic

The Shaffer Family Foundation donated $4,000 to the Sussex County Paramedic Association.  Pictured is Kyle Shaffer and Bonnie Allard, President of the Sussex County Paramedic Association.

3rd Annual Rally for Our First Responders Beneficiaries

Indian River Fire Department

Indian River Fire Department

1SP 1978 Aviation

1SP 1978 Aviation

Lewes Fire Department

Lewes Fire Department

Sussex paramedic association

Sussex Paramedic Association

Camp Barnes

Camp Barnes

Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers

Georgetown Fire Department 

Georgetown Fire Department 

Milton Fire Department

Milton Fire Department

Concerns of Police Survivors

Concerns of Police Survivors

Beebe Medical Foundation

Beebe Medical Foundation

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Department 

Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Department 

Photos from the Rally

A fun day of activities. Thank you to all who made it out to help support our First Responders of Delaware.

Help Make an Impact for Delaware’s First Responders.