A Worthy Cause
The IPPFA Heroes Family Fund provides financial support to the families of police officers and firefighters, from IPPFA member pension funds, who are killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
Since its establishment in 2003, the fund has distributed over $200,000 to support the families of more than 40 fallen police officers and firefighters. The Heroes Family Fund is a 501(c)3.
Board of Directors
James McNamee, President
Dan Hopkins, Vice President
Shawn Curry, Vice President
Jim Maloney, Vice President
Mark Poulos, Vice President
Gene Washington, Secretary
Mary Burress, Assistant Secretary
Bill Galgan, Treasurer
Brandon Blough, Assistant Treasurer
Dan Collins, Director-at-Large
Mike Herbert, Director-at-Large
Staff
Julie Guy, Executive Director
Mandy Paciorkowski, Communications Coordinator
Maddie Lusted, Fundraising Assistant
Mike Lappe, Fundraising Associate
Sean McNamee, Technology Support
Heroes Holiday Gala: A Season of Giving
Eaglewood Resort
Itasca, IL
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Join us for an elegant evening of live music, dancing, cocktails, raffles, silent auction and more!
Heroes Family Fund Golf Outing
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Eagle Ridge Resort, North Course
Galena, IL
To sponsor or donate please call 630-784-0406!
We are always grateful for donations of goods & services to serve as silent auction items or raffle prizes at our events!
Contact madeline@ippfa.org for more information.