Historic Tragedy Killed 6 Firefighters, Including Denis Leary’s Cousin. Today He Raises Millions to Help Others (Exclusive)
Denis Leary's Leary Firefighters Foundation hosted its 10th annual firefighter challenge on May 1 to raise funds for first responders across the U.S. The event raised critical funds and national awareness for fire departments, with the foundation having donated nearly $18 million in grants since its creation in 2000.
Denis Leary's Leary Firefighters Foundation held its 10th annual Denis Leary Firefighter Challenge on May 1 at The Rock, a New York City Fire Department training facility. The event raised funds for first responders across the U.S. by providing equipment, technology, and training to fire departments. Celebrity participants, including Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Pete Davidson, and Michael J. Fox, took part in immersive firefighter training courses. The foundation was established in 2000 after a 1999 fire in Worcester, Mass., killed six firefighters, including Leary's cousin Jerry Lucey. The Leary Firefighters Foundation has donated nearly $18 million in grants since its creation. The challenge has supported over 370 departments with equipment and training over the last decade.
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