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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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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Arlene Nuñez, Active
SFFD FF Engine 40
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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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Justin Beede, Active
SFFD FF Engine 23
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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
Workers Comp Liaison
Peggy Sugarman, Retired
Director Workers Comp,
City & Co of SF
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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