After years of putting his life on the line to protect our communities from devastating wildfires, Fernando Allende is now facing a battle of a different kind — cancer.

As a dedicated Hotshot ,Ferny has spent countless seasons on the line, breathing in smoke, and working tirelessly to keep others safe. Recently, he received a devastating diagnosis of High-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBCL) a

form of Non Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). This unfortunate news has brought uncertainty and major challenges to him and his family

Ferny has always shown up for others, now it’s our turn to show up for him.

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