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The City of Clayton hosted the Battle of the Badges BBQ Event benefiting The BackStoppers, Inc. and Responder Rescue, Inc. with great success! This event featured twelve police and fire departments from all over the area that participated in a friendly competition where their grilling skills […]

Our Online Store is open for business! Looking to support The BackStoppers mission in a brand new way?  We are pleased to announce the launch of our online store!  Now you can proudly show your support of BackStoppers with our new and exciting merchandise. Items include […]

Give STL Day 2017 was a great success!  The community came together and surpassed our goal of $1,500, raising a total $2,721!  We would  like to thank every donor for your contribution and support of our fallen first responders.  We would also like to give […]

The BackStoppers is participating in Give STL Day this year on Thursday, May 11th! Give STL Day is an oppurtunity for the community to come together and give back to their favorite charitable organizations. This is a 24 hour online event hosted by the St. […]

February is BackStopper Month at the OG Hospitality Group's family of restaurants.  All month long, patrons dining at all The Corner Pub & Grill, The Tavern Kitchen & Bar, and The Shack Breakfast & Lunch locations may purchase BackStopper Bucks to support families of fallen heroes.  This […]

We saw some very big smiles on the kids at United Services for Children when they presented The BackStoppers with the funds they raised at their art show.  The kids, ages 3 to 5 years, held an art show featuring their favorite pieces from school.  […]

Faces of The BackStoppers is a moving new video showcasing the families we assist and how your support has impacted their lives.  Help us raise awareness of the need to support the families of fallen heroes by sharing the video today. Thank you for your support!

Guns 'N Hoses has made the largest donation in its 30-year history, raising $653,000 for The BackStoppers!  In all, Guns 'N Hoses has raised a total $6.1 million since 1987.  We recognize this incredible support is because of a very dedicated team who put in a lot of […]

Joe Strehl, son of fallen hero Det. Stephen Strehl EOW 11/19/93, graduated from the St. Louis County Police Academy last night.  Congratulations, Joe!  We're honored to have been a part of your journey to becoming an officer with the St. Louis County Police Department.  You […]

The second issue of The BackStoppers Newsletter has mailed!  Read about three families who've benefited from The BackStoppers' assistance, a local firefighter who's giving back and going pro, and more in Volume 1, Issue 2. We wish to thank Jerry Kiske, Jr and Mulligan Printing, Firefighter Dave Marlo and […]