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A Message from Our Executive Director
As we come to the close of another year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to every donor, partner, and supporter who has stood with the Ottawa First Responders Foundation in 2025. Your generosity has made it possible for us to provide meaningful mental health support and timely assistance to First Responder families across our city.
 
I would also like to recognize and thank our dedicated Board of Directors. Their guidance, commitment, and steady leadership have been essential in strengthening our programs and ensuring our continued impact.
 
This season is a reminder of the power of community—and our community is extraordinary. Thank you for believing in our mission and for ensuring that our First Responders never stand alone.
 
Wishing you and your families a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful New Year.
With gratitude,
 
Brenda Tirrell
Executive Director & Founder
Ottawa First Responders Foundation
 
Celebrating a year of giving back!
This year, there’s so much to be grateful for. The Ottawa First Responders Foundation was able to give mental health support to several Ottawa First Responders and their families.
 
This would not have been possible without community fundraisers – and the support received from our generous community.
 
To all donors, volunteers, and supporters – THANK YOU for making 2025 a year to remember!
 
Walker Realty and their clients were able to raise $24,000 towards Ottawa’s First Responders and their families through their #4THEFRONTLINE campaign! What an incredible feat of teamwork! Thank you!
 
Through this year’s 9runrun Ottawa, we were able to raise $27,941.10 towards supporting the mental health of Ottawa’s First Responders and their families! Thank you for lacing up!
 
Through their Family Fun Day Fundraiser and the sale of Kids’ Cards, Boston Pizza Orléans was able to raise $5,565 for Ottawa First Responders and their families! Thank you for choosing us as your beneficiary!
 
This year’s Ottawa Fire Truck Pull supported the Ottawa First Responders Foundation – raising $10,000 for First Responders and their families! What an incredible event! Thank you!
 
At their 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, #IVEGOTYOURBACK911 raised $5,000 towards the Ottawa First Responders Foundation! Thank you for teeing up!
 
At their Royal Oak Day event, Royal Oak Orléans was able to raise $4,400 for Ottawa’s First Responders and their families! Thank you for the support from you, and your community!
 
After Ottawa First Responders saved the life of a staff member, AMBICO Limited graciously donated $2,500 towards the Ottawa First Responders Foundation! Thank you for your generosity!
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