Bo Butler
Fire Chief Bo Butler’s life is a powerful testament to courage, leadership, and unwavering faith. From serving his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom to more than two decades of distinguished service with the Londonderry Fire Department, Butler’s journey exemplifies heroism. His defining moment came when he rescued two firefighters from a burning building, earning the Medal of Valor for his selfless bravery. Guided by his faith in Jesus Christ, Butler’s leadership is marked by integrity, culminating in his courageous resignation as Chief to stand up for what was right—a decision that captured national admiration. Supported by his loving wife Amanda and their five children, he continues to inspire others through his steadfast commitment to service and family. At Heroes and Angels, we are honored to celebrate his legacy with a special run of hats dedicated to his extraordinary life of valor and principle.
Blake Stinnett
Blake Stinnett, founder of Next Rung, has dedicated his life to supporting the mental health of firefighters and first responders. Recently, Blake was involved in a serious on-the-job accident, leaving him with a long road to recovery.
Heroes and Angels is stepping up to help Blake and his family. For every hat purchased, $13 will be donated to assist with medical expenses, therapy, and lost income. Let’s show our support for someone who has tirelessly served others.
Thank you for helping Blake and his family during this challenging time!
Callan Wheeler
Heroes and Angels seeks your support for Callan Wheeler and his family, a dedicated Firefighter and Advanced EMT with Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services. Callan and his wife Mia recently welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Bronwyn. However, shortly after Bronwyn’s birth, Mia discovered a lump in her breast. Initially hoping it was just a result of the post-pregnancy changes, Mia had it checked, and the biopsy results revealed an unexpected and devastating diagnosis: breast cancer. Mia has been diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, which doctors believe is at stage 2 and is invasive and fast-growing.
Mia’s treatment plan has been established, though the journey ahead is challenging. She will undergo 8 rounds of chemotherapy every two weeks, starting hopefully this Friday, December 13. To help prevent hair loss, Mia and Callen have chosen to try a special procedure called cold capping. Over the next several months, Mia will continue with chemotherapy, along with additional tests and procedures. After the chemotherapy is complete, doctors will reassess the mass. If it remains, surgery will be required to remove it. Mia has also decided to undergo a double mastectomy regardless of the outcome. After surgery, they will evaluate whether radiation will be necessary.
While this has been an overwhelming experience for Mia, she is grateful to have a plan in place and is focused on her path to recovery.
How can you help? At this time, financial support would be incredibly helpful to ease the burden of medical expenses. Heroes and Angels will donate $13 per hat and the funds raised will be sent to Callan and his family. These funds will go toward covering out-of-pocket costs for treatments, medications, hospital visits, and lost income as Mia focuses on her recovery. Any contribution is deeply appreciated as Mia and Callen navigate this difficult journey.
