Our Current Missions

Taormina Strong

Tragically, Phillip James Taormina passed away on July 27, 2022, leaving behind his wife, Renee, and their children, Emily and Michael.  We ask that you please keep Phil, as well…

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Missions Completed

Joey Bulger – 2016

In December 2016, Joey Bulger, a 7-year-old boy from Westwood, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.  Joey’s father, Chris, is a police sergeant and his mother, Lauren, is a social…

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Rachel Morgan – 2012

On January 14, 2012, the Mayday Missions team hosted a “Rock For A Reason” fundraising event.  Our beneficiary was Rachel Morgan, a Paramus Police Officer who had been shot and…

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Justin Gerity – 2011

On January 21, 2011, the Mayday Missions team hosted our inaugural “Rock For A Reason” event.  Our first beneficiary was Justin Gerity, who had been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy…

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Missions Supported

Among other worthwhile causes, Mayday Missions is proud to have supported these individuals, organizations, and endeavors:

Police Recruit Bria Eatman

On February 22, 2019, Jersey City Police Recruit Bria Eatman lost her home and all of her personal effects in a massive five-alarm fire. The fire left Bria, a single mother of girls ages 3 years and 10 months, and her family homeless. At the time of the fire, Bria was a trainee in the Bergen County Police Academy.

Mayday Missions made a monetary donation and hosted a fundraising page to join with Bria’s family, friends, and colleagues to raise funds to purchase necessities for Bria and her family, including food, clothes, diapers, and bottles.

Firefighter Natalie Dempsey

On Christmas morning in December 2018, 21-year-old Firefighter Natalie Dempsey was killed in a single-car crash while responding to an emergency call.  Firefighter Dempsey had served as a volunteer firefighter for 3 years and was training to become a police officer.

Mayday Missions made a monetary donation to the Mizpah Volunteer Fire Company in memory of Firefighter Natalie Dempsey.

Geralyn Voorhis

In 2018, Geralyn “Gerry” Voorhis, a wife and mother from Westwood, NJ, was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakobs Disease (CJD) – an extremely rare and fatal brain disorder.  She and her family served the Westwood Fire Department in various volunteer roles throughout many years.  Gerry passed away on January 20, 2019.

Mayday Missions made a monetary donation and hosted a fundraising page to join with friends and family of Gerry’s to mimic her generosity and caring disposition, coming together to raise funds to assist Gerry and her family with caregiving costs and other related expenses.

Firefighter Frank Matagrano

In December 2017, 75-year-old Firefighter Frank Matagrano suffered a medical emergency while responding to a fire call that subsequently claimed his life.  Firefighter Matagrano had served as a volunteer firefighter for some 43 years.

Mayday Missions made a monetary donation to the New Milford Volunteer Fire Department in memory of Firefighter Frank Matagrano.

Paul Reisinger, Jr.

Paul “Paulie” Reisinger, Jr. from Dumont, NJ, had been battling brain cancer nearly his entire life.  But that didn’t stop him from playing baseball, soccer, and basketball on a special needs team.  Though he has battled the complications from a malignant brain tumor for most of his young life, he and his family soldiered on.  After the tumor reoccurred, the community came together to raise funds for then 7-year-old Paulie in 2017.

Mayday Missions made a monetary donation and attended a fundraiser organized by members of the Teaneck Police Department and PBA Local #215 to support Paulie and his family.

Chase Balay

In 2016, 9-year-old Chase Balay from Creskill, NJ, was diagnosed with Gliomatosis Cerebri –  an incurable brain tumor.  He was a talented artist, scientist, dreamer, comedian, and a consummate snuggler.  Chase passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2017.

Mayday Missions made a monetary donation and attended a fundraiser organized by members of the Cresskill Police Department and PBA Local #180 to support Chase and his family.