Giving Tuesday 2024

How your donation helps

Every dollar that is donated to First Responder Therapy Dogs goes directly to supporting more and more First Responders across the country.

Specifically your donation

Provides liability insurance for our teams to safely support the First Responder community.

Covers the cost of therapy dog visits to their local stations and / or department.

Purchases First Responder Therapy Dog vests that allow our teams to be publicly recognized and allow them to support others in a professional and appropriate way.

Supports deployment costs when it is required to support critical incident response and/or wildland fire basecamp visits.

Allows our organization to spread our message across the country, share resources with those in need and expand to different states and areas. Growth allows our services to reach more deserving First Responders throughout the country.

Consider setting up a recurring donation to provide ongoing support. Even smaller, regular contributions can have a significant impact over time.

The Why Behind What we do

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

It's estimated that 30% of First Responders develop behavioral health conditions, including depression and PTSD, compared to 20% in the general population. This Giving Tuesday, let's stand by those who stand for us.

A Call For Compassion

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

Did you know that police officers are 54% more likely to die by suicide than the general public?

Behind the badge, there's a person who needs our support. With your help, we can provide therapy dogs to offer comfort and companionship.

Voices of the Unseen

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

Voices of the Unseen

Public safety telecommunicators face immense stress, with 17-24% showing symptoms of PTSD.

They are the unseen first responders. This Giving Tuesday, let's give them the support they need with our therapy dogs.

A Lifeline for EMS

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

Voices of the Unseen

EMS personnel are at a higher risk of suicide, with 6.6% reporting attempts compared to 0.5% in the general population.

Our therapy dogs offer a lifeline of love and support. This Giving Tuesday, your donation can make a life-saving difference.

Sponsorship Levels

Pumpkin Pawty Level - $3,000

10 Tickets to Gala Event (Full Table)
1 Display Table (located in a central location)
Your company name and logo on a slideshow and name listed on our event invitation
Your companies name acknowledged during the gala ceremony
Your companies logo, website, and information shared nationally on FRTD social media 5 times prior to event and listed as a sponsor on our website
Meet and Greet with some of our First Responder Therapy Dog handlers in a VIP room
Welcome glass of champagne for each person in attendance
1 FRTD Challenge Coin to commemorate your involvement

Purchase

Turkey Trotter Level - $2,000

10 Tickets to Gala Event (Full Table)
1 Display Table (located in a central location)
Your companies logo, website, and information shared nationally on FRTD social media 2 times prior to event and listed as a sponsor on our website
Meet and Greet with some of our First Responder Therapy Dog handlers in a VIP room
Welcome glass of champagne for each person
1 FRTD Challenge Coin to commemorate your involvement

Purchase

Pug-kin Pie Level - $1,000

10 Tickets to Gala Event (Full Table)
1 FRTD Challenge Coin to commemorate your involvement

Purchase

Puppy Kisses level - $850

Gift 8 Tickets (1 Table) for local First Responders to enjoy a night out celebrating their department/organization. You can choose which department you would like to donate it to, or have us choose!
Your company name and/or logo will be present on the donated table.
1 FRTD Challenge Coin mailed to you to commemorate your involvement

Purchase

Raise the Woof Level - $500

Company name and logo on slideshow
1 FRTD Challenge Coin to commemorate your support

Purchase

Bone Appetit Level - $300

Give the gift of food, and have your company name and logo where all eyes can see at the bar or appetizer station during the cocktail hour of our gala.
1 FRTD Challenge Coin mailed to you to commemorate your support

Purchase

Round of A-Paws Level - Customizable

We are happy to work with you directly on a sponsorship that aligns with your budget or your idea and our special event. Please contact Tracy Ryan (tracy@firstrespondertherapydogs.org) to discuss further.

Purchase

Match our boot Now Through giving tuesday!

"Match our Boot"

How your donation helps

The Why Behind What we do

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

A Call For Compassion

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

Voices of the Unseen

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

Voices of the Unseen

A Lifeline for EMS

First responders are our everyday heroes, but who supports them?

Voices of the Unseen

Sponsorship Levels

Pumpkin Pawty Level - $3,000

Turkey Trotter Level - $2,000

Pug-kin Pie Level - $1,000

Puppy Kisses level - $850

Raise the Woof Level - $500

Bone Appetit Level - $300

Round of A-Paws Level - Customizable