WHO WE ARE

SAN FRANCISCO FIREFIGHTERS

CANCER PREVENTION FOUNDATION

San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation is committed to the prevention and early detection of cancer and providing access to cutting edge care for active and retired members of the San Francisco Fire Department and their families. Our goals are based on scientific research, education, cancer screenings and health navigation. Through this research and advocacy, we aim to improve public health and end this threat of job-related cancer in the firefighting profession.

BOARD MEMBERS

President
Tony Stefani, Retired
SFFD Captain Rescue 1
Cancer Survivor

Vice President
Adam Wood, Active
SFFD FF Rescue 2
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Secretary
Kailin Waterman, Active
SFFD FF Rescue 1
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Treasurer
Gary Massetani, Retired
SFFD Deputy Chief, Admin

Directors

Tom O’Connor, Active
SFFD Deputy Chief, Admin
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Judith Lynch, RN BS MAOM
Civilian, Healthcare Advocate
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Margie Favro
Civilian, Healthcare Executive
Cancer Survivor
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Matt Hutchinson, Active
SFFD Captain Engine 7
Cancer Survivor
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Justin Beede, Active
SFFD FF Engine 23
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Matthew Alba, Active
SFFD Battalion Chief
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Chris Gruwell
Civilian, Business Executive
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John Silva, Active
SFFD Lieutenant Station 3

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Peggy Sugarman, Retired
Director Workers Comp,
City & Co of SF
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Danny Gracia, Retired
SFFD Arson Investigator

Tom O’Connor, Active
SFFD Deputy Chief, Admin
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Matthew Alba, Active
SFFD Battalion Chief
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Judith Lynch, RN BS MAOM
Civilian, Healthcare Advocate
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Margie Favro
Civilian, Healthcare Executive
Cancer Survivor
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Chris Gruwell
Civilian, Business Executive
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Matt Hutchinson, Active
SFFD Captain Engine 7
Cancer Survivor
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John Silva, Active
SFFD Lieutenant Station 3

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Justin Beede, Active
SFFD FF Truck 18
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Peggy Sugarman, Retired
Director Workers Comp,
City & Co of SF
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Danny Gracia, Retired
SFFD Arson Investigator

Medical Consultants
Marshall Stoller, MD
Jennifer Brokaw, MD
Karen Bauer, MD

Workers Comp Liaison
Peggy Sugarman, Retired
Director Workers Comp,
City & Co of SF
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Health Navigators
Jeff Malone, Retired SFFD
Cancer Survivor

Judith Lynch, RN BS MAOM
Healthcare Advocate
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Nick Oxford, Active
SFFD Lieutenant Sta. 5 & 21
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Special Services
Angela Laffan, NP MSN
Cancer Survivorship
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Kathleen Cavanaugh, NP MSN
Integrative Oncology
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Dan Dunnigan, Retired SFFD
Brain Tumor Peer Support
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Mental Health Services
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HISTORY

“You have cancer”—three mind-numbing words that now seem to resonate throughout the entire firefighting profession. On Jan. 6, 2001, I was out on a long morning run. With about one mile left, I had to stop and walk. This had never happened to me before. I was exhausted. I got back to the gym, went to the john and pissed blood. I headed straight to my doctor’s office and within a few weeks was diagnosed […] READ MORE >

Tony Stefani, President