Category Archives: 9/11 Community Supports Victims of Terrorism and Disaster

Port Authority Police Officer Brian Cooney, a long-time blood donor, decided to donate a kidney to a stranger, starting an organ donation chain that ultimately gave a kidney to Mets player Ed Kranepool. 

“Because of the time I was at Ground Zero and with everyone getting sick, I feel extra lucky to be able to give something back. It’s a blessing,” Cooney said.

A five-year-old named Jackson has been diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and incurable brain tumor. He loves firefighters and police officers, so IAFF Local 274 are asking for patches or any other department paraphernalia to make Jackson smile.