Budda's Brotherhood Foundation

12/09/2024

Thank you NorthAurora FirefightersAssociation for your continued support of our foundation and remembering one of your own, Marco. Much love to all of you!! ♥️

27/05/2024

Thank you Batavia Fire Department for always remembering Marco. This makes my heart smile and remember the day we met at the BFD. It’s where our love story began. ♥️

26/05/2024

Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 hosted their annual softball tournament on Saturday, May 25th. It was a beautiful day and a great turn out. The best part of the day for us, was seeing Pat Watson, a member of Oswego Firefighters Local 4733, throw out the first pitch and play in the tournament. One year ago, Pat was battling cancer. He attended last years tournament, after being discharged from the hospital having just undergone treatment. Today, we are happy to say, he fought the good fight and kicked cancer’s ass!

It was a repeat year for Joliet Fire who took home 1st place and Aurora Firefighters Local 99, who brought home 2nd. Oswego Fire placed 3rd.

To Oswego Firefighters Local 4733, your support of our foundation enables us to continue to financially donate to firefighters battling cancer. We greatly appreciated all you do and cannot thank you enough!!!

29/04/2024

Congratulation to Chief Mark Bozik on this great achievement! Mark is a Budda Brotherhood Board of Director, a great friend, and previous Chief to Marco “Budda” Ordaz. We’re very proud of you Mark!

The Roselle Fire Department is proud to announce Chief Mark Bozik was awarded the professional designation of Chief Fire Officer (CFO).

On April 15, 2024, the Commission on Professional Credentialing voted unanimously to re-confer Chief Bozik’s CFO designation. Following an extensive peer review process, this designation recognizes demonstrated excellence in seven measured components: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement, and technical competence.

Chief Bozik is one of only 1,892 Chief Fire Officers worldwide. Join us in congratulating him on this professional milestone!

16/04/2024

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07/03/2024

Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 is looking for teams to participate in their 3rd annual softball tournament on Saturday, May 25th. If your department is interested, sign up information can be found on the flyer. Portion of proceeds raised go to support Budda’s Brothethood Foundation and Shield 23 Foundation Inc.

As always, a huge thank you to Oswego Firefighters Local 4773, who have been one of our biggest supporters through the years!

Once again, Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 brings you our 3rd annual softball tournament to be hosted at Prairie Point Park in Oswego on May 25th, 2024 starting at 9:00 AM! This double elimination tournament guarantees each team atleast 2 games. Sign up instructions can be found on the flyer! All proceeds will support Budda's Brotherhood Foundation, Shield 23 Foundation Inc and the Local! We hope to see you there.

Oswego Fire Protection District
Oswego Firefighters Pipes and Drums Local 4773
Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
Scott Cavenaile, AFFI District Four Vice President

06/03/2024

As a member of our close-knit firefighting community, I'm reaching out … Michael Spiro needs your support for Urgent Need: Support Captain Dan Kilian's Family

02/03/2024

It is with great happiness we share this post. Over the past few years we have had the pleasure of meeting Patrick. He has fought cancer multiple times and kicked its ass. His fight, determination and perseverance is truly inspiring! He is an amazing person and a true warrior. Welcome Back Patrick!!

10/02/2024

Our thoughts are with FF/PM Tommy Sinclair’s wife, children, family and the Village of Oak Brook Fire Department.

12/01/2024

Ok all friends of Tim Olk. Time to help a friend in need. Go to olkee.smugmug.com , find a picture of you or your department and purchase the picture. This will help Tim battle his bout of cancer.

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23/12/2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of one of our own, a valiant firefighter who fought not only to protect those in danger, but also battled courageously against cancer. Today, we gather as a community to remember and honor the life of firefighter / paramedic Bradley Belanger, who selflessly devoted his time and energy to safeguarding our community for the last 23 years.
As we mourn the loss of a beloved firefighter, let us remember the moments of bravery, the sacrifices made and the impact Brad had on the Sycamore community. Brad's legacy will forever be etched within our fire department's history.
In this time of grief, our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the Belanger family, his friends and his colleagues. Let us unite as a community to offer support and comfort to those who mourn, reflecting the camaraderie that he embodied throughout his service.
Details regarding memorial services and ways to honor Brad Belanger will be communicated shortly. May he rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the gratitude of a community forever indebted to his courage and sacrifice.

01/10/2023

If you are able, please help Oak Brook Fire Department by donating or attending their fundraiser to help support one of their own, FF/PM Tom Sinclair, as he undergoes treatment to battle Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

09/09/2023

I will be an advocate for this for life. We waited 2 years for a donor match for Marco. I truly believe if a match was found sooner he’d still be here today.

September is Leukemia Awareness Month. Consider joining the bone marrow registry and becoming a donor. A simple process that could save someone's life.

27/07/2023

We would like to thank Oswego Firefighters Local 4773 for their generous donation to both Budda’s Brothethood Foundation and Shield 23 Foundation Inc. We appreciate all you do for us!!

21/07/2023

It’s that time again. The North Aurora Firefighters Association Annual Golf Outing will be held on Saturday September 16th. If you would like to attend or be a sponsor, below are the forms to complete and return to NAFD. A portion of proceeds raised by NAFD are donated to Budda’s Brothethood.

07/07/2023

Last night Budda’s Brotherhood had the honor of presenting a donation to Oswego Firefighter Patrick Watson, his wife Rhonda and their beautiful little girls. Patrick had a relapse and has been battling cancer for the 2nd time. He told us last night he received the all clear and will be returning to full duty on August 1st. Patrick fought the good fight and kicked cancer’s a** for the 2nd time.

Thank you Oswego Firefighters and Chief for welcoming us to your station and being a part of this donation. We wish Patrick continued health and welcome back to the job!

30/05/2023

Congratulations to Lt. Lisa Kish of the North Aurora Fire Protection District, who after 27 years, has worked her last shift. Lt. Kish retired from the NAFD on Monday, May 29th. Lt. Kish is also a board of director with Budda’s Brothethood. We wish you a very happy retirement and nothing but the best in your future endeavors! We thank you for your service! ♥️

30/05/2023

Thank you Batavia Professional Firefighters Local 3436 for always including Marco in your remembrance. It warms my heart to see your flag when I come to place flowers. Even more so this year. Thank you guys!