Yearly Archives: 2021

Perhaps one of the most ambitious BackStoppers Outlying County Supporter Groups is Jefferson County, also known as BSOJC. Since 2009, BSOJC has hosted and aided many fundraising events benefiting BackStoppers. The group’s dedication combined with the fervent backing for the first responder community from the […]

A challenge coin is a unique token that symbolizes a representation of a group or organization. Challenge coins are often collected and traded in the military and first responder communities, and some are harder to come by than others. Paramedic Erik Bedwell of the Joachim-Plattin Ambulance […]

On August 29, 2021, Officer Tamarris Bohannon of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department was shot and killed while responding to a call. Officer Bohannon was only 29 years old, and he left behind his wife, Alexis, and their three children. He dedicated over three […]

There is a volunteer opportunity for The Greek Open event benefiting BackStoppers and the Hellenic Spirit Foundation on Monday, June 28th. Details may be found below. Date: Monday, June 28th Time: 8am Arrival Time through 6:30pm Location: Meadowbrook Country Club- 200 Meadowbrook Country Club Est. Ballwin, MO 63011 Interested? […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting the family of Firefighter Rodney L. Heard of the St. Louis Fire Department who died in the line of duty on June 15, 2021 after battling COVID-19. Firefighter Heard served nearly 23 years with the St. Louis Fire Department. He leaves […]

Our mission needs your help to support families of the fallen and first responders who have suffered a catastrophic injury in the line of duty. The BackStoppers is providing $10,000 in assistance to two law enforcement officers who were shot in the line of duty on […]

BackStoppers supporter and sportscaster, Joe Buck, stopped by the BackStoppers office to help promote our new Sustaining Partner giving option! For $10 each month you can make an everlasting impact to our mission. Click here to become a Sustaining Partner.

Because of your fervent dedication and support Give STL Day 2021 brought in $26,155 in donations plus the $25,000 matching gift from Advanced Training and Rehab bringing a grand total of $50,155! We can not fully express our gratitude to our supporters that made this outstanding […]

Despite the great challenges of 2020, Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses presented $500,000 to BackStoppers from their 2020 fundraising efforts. This donation is the result of the unwavering dedication of the Guns 'N Hoses committee, volunteers and supporters. Our deepest gratitude is extended to everyone who […]

The BackStoppers has provided assistance to a Ste. Genevieve Police Officer who has suffered severe burns while responding to call on April 16, 2021. This officer has served in law enforcement for 13 years. The officer will be given assistance to aid with medical costs […]