The Believe 271 Foundation's Annual Pink Tie Gala Saturday, October 17th, 2026 6:00pm – 11:00pm Hart’s Hill Inn, 135 Clinton St, Whitesboro, NY 13492 Local Business Owners and Service Organizations: A cancer diagnosis or life-threatening illness can deeply affect individuals, their families, and their friends. In the fire service, cancer is a leading cause of death, and career and volunteer firefighters are 73% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than the general population. Since March of 2014, the Believe 271 Foundation, Inc. has supported volunteers in Oneida and Herkimer Counties facing challenging diagnoses. To date, this 501(c)(3) organization has provided financial assistance totaling over $500,000.00 to 151 firefighters and auxiliary members. The Pink Tie Gala stands as a premier fundraising annual event. The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, cocktails,…

11th Anniversary Annual Firefighters Motorcycle Ride RIDE BEGINS AT: WESTMORELAND FD. 100 STATION RD., WESTMORELAND, NY. JUST OFF THE THRUWAY. DATE: SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH REGISTRATION: 8:30AM PRICE: $25/RIDER $15/PASSENGER BIKE BLESSING: 10:00AM PRICE INCLUDES: MEAL AND BEVERAGE TICKET KICKSTANDS UP: 10:30AM RAFFLES - FOOD - 50/50 - RAFFLES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE BELIEVE 271 FOUNDATION

Oneida County Volunteer Firefighters Association Charity Golf Tournament - Swing for a Cause! Registration Form (Click to Download)

13th Annual Believe 271 / Robert L. LeBuis Memorial Golf Tournament Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club 169 Main St, New York Mills, NY 13417 Sunday, July 26, 2026 Registration: 10:00 am Lunch: 11:00 am Tee Off: 12:00 pm $120 per golfer $480 per team Buffet Dinner to Follow Golf This year we are limiting it to 144 golfers and as always sponsorships and silent auction items are encouraged. 2026 Golf Letter (Click to Download) 2026 Golf Registration Form (Click to Download) 2026 Golf Sponsorship Form (Click to Download) 2026 Golf Auction Donation Form (Click to Download)

Preventing Firefighter Cancer Esophageal Cancer Screening Program

[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Dear NFR Partners, We’re excited to share that the NFR Data Dashboard has been updated with a new page to support cancer education and prevention. The new page provides an overview of the most common cancer types reported by NFR participants at the time of enrollment. You can: View summary information about cancer self-reported during enrollment, including the age at diagnosis. Click on a specific cancer type to learn more about risk factors, signs and symptoms, and recommended screening guidelines (where applicable). Explore data for both male and female participants to better understand trends within the fire service. These updates make the dashboard even more robust, offering practical information that can help firefighters make informed decisions about their health. Thank you for your continued partnership in advancing firefighter…

10th Annual "8" Pin Team No-tap Tournament to Benefit Believe 271 When: Friday January 23, 2026 Where: Vista Lanes, 550 Oriskany Blvd., Yorkville, NY 13495 Time: 7:00pm (Check in 30 mins prior to start) All Entries must be prepaid. No fees will be taken at the door. Entry Fee: $150 per team (4 person teams) Mail entries / Checks payable to: Vol. Fire Co. of Western, P.O. Box #17, Westernville, NY 13486 Questions? Call Fred Sherman 315-225-4201 or Peter Grocholski 315-794-0945 Help Us Strike Out Cancer in the Fire Service!!! To whom it may concern: The Volunteer Fire Company of Western Inc. is looking for companies to donate merchandise that we can use as prizes for our event as well as Lane Sponsors. We will be hosting a bowling event…

 I am pleased to share with our Believers that our Foundation has been recognized for our work on occupational cancer in the fire service! "Dear Brian and all other Believe 271 Foundation leadership, We’re pleased to officially recognize your organization as an NFR Champion! Thank you for your continued support of the NIOSH National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer and your efforts to help understand and reduce cancer in the fire service." Brian McQueen

2025 Believe 271/Robert Lebuis Memorial Golf Tournament Thank You On behalf of the Believe 271 Foundation Inc. Foundation, we extend our deepest gratitude for your sponsorship of the 12th Annual Believe 271/Robert LeBuis Memorial golf tournament held at the Twin Ponds Golf and Country Club on July 27 this year. This year's turnout had 160 golfers from around Central New York, and we thank you for your support this year as this event turned out to be a wonderful success. We could not have done it without your help. There was a real sense of community that would not have been possible without the support of local businesses, fire departments, foundations and friends. We also extend our gratitude to the sponsors, volunteers, and all those who worked tirelessly behind the…

Deerfield Fire Department Donation Following tonight’s parade in Deerfield, Chief Griffiths and Past Chief Powers presented Board Members Dan Schwertfeger and Brian McQueen with a $5,000 check for the Foundation. Presentations such as this would never be possible with the untiring efforts of the DFD who have presented us a check for the past 11 years. Also, thanks to ALL OF YOU who supported this Fish Fry this past April. You do make a difference!!! Photo credits: Betsy a Schwertfeger