March 20, 2025
We Are Now Assisting Officer Nathan Spiess

The BackStoppers is now assisting Officer Nathan Spiess of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department who was catastrophically injured in the line of duty while conducting an arrest on March 17, 2025.
"The BackStoppers was created to provide a safety net for families who find themselves […]
March 20, 2025
February 26, 2025
Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses Donates $1 Million for Fourth Year

The 37th Annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses presented $1 million dollars to BackStoppers for the fourth year in a row! Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses has raised $13 million for our mission since 1987!
Since 1987, Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses has been an integral part of our […]
January 30, 2025
St. Louis Women’s Championship-BackStoppers Early Access

Join us for the St. Louis Women's Championship as part of the ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour to St. Louis.
The event will include a Pro-Am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, where each team will be paired with a WAPT pro golfer in a scramble format.
All […]
October 2, 2024
We are Now Assisting the Family of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Boyd

We are now assisting the family of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Boyd who died in the line of duty on September 25, 2024. Deputy Sheriff Boyd was found unresponsive at the Civil Court Building.
Deputy Sheriff Boyd was 50 years old and had served with the City […]
September 22, 2024
We are Now Assisting the Family of Officer David Lee

We are now assisting the family of Officer David Lee who died in the line of duty on September 22, 2024. Officer Lee was struck by a vehicle while working an accident.
Officer Lee was 44-years old and had served with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police […]
December 2, 2021
We are Now Assisting the Family of Det. Antonio Valentine

We are now assisting the family of Det. Antonio Valentine of the St. Louis County Police Department who died in the line of duty on December 1, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained from a vehicle crash.
He leaves behind his children.
We are holding the […]
September 11, 2020
BackStoppers Giving Day Outcome and 61st Anniversary

What began as a $15,000 goal for the very first BackStoppers Giving Day ended with a total of $80,847 raised! The success of this virtual day of giving was met because of the dedication from our supporters, the generosity of donors who pledged matches and […]
August 30, 2020
Sending Our Prayers to STLMPD Officers

Our deepest prayers are extended to the two St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officers who were shot last night while performing their duties.
"Our thoughts and prayers reside with these two St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Officers who faced a great danger while serving and protecting our community." […]
April 6, 2020
Give STL Day 2020 Begins!

The BackStoppers is participating in Give STL 2020! Give STL Day, hosted by the St. Louis Community Foundation, is a 24-hour, online day-of-giving event, designed to ignite the spirit of giving across the region. Since 2015, over $13,000 has been raised for our mission through […]