By now, you have probably heard about Mr. Rawding, retired lieutenant, and a well-respected, fiercely loved member of our beloved hometown, Morristown. He has faced significant health challenges over the course of this year, culminating in a massive heart attack on 9/12 that nearly took his life. But if you know anything about Mr. Rawding, you know he puts up one hell of a fight. And he certainly can't be easily forced to do anything he doesn't want to do... and he does not want to leave his family.

Mr. Rawding has been battling for his life at Morristown Medical Center over the past week. After multiple surgeries, with less-than-ideal outcomes, the decision was made to transfer him to Columbia Hospital in NYC for a heart transplant. This means a new city, a major surgery, and a lot of traveling back and forth for the family (and there's a lot of them!). That doesn't even begin to touch the medical expenses, or the cost of recovery once Mr. Rawding comes out the other side, and we all know he will.

For the Rawdings, this is more than a medical journey. This is a fight for more time together, more memories. A fight to hold onto the rock of their family. For a chance for Mr. Rawding to see all 7 of his children start families, to see those grandchildren grow up. If you know Mr. Rawding, you know he has always given to any person in his life who has been in need, no matter how peripherally connected to him they were. He has used his position in law enforcement to guide countless members of this community during some of their hardest times. And now, he is facing his hardest time, and he needs the favor returned.

Please, please, PLEASE make a donation to The Rawdings' fund. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will make an impact, and will allow the family to focus on what matters most: Mr. Rawding's health and their time together.

If you are unable to donate, please share this fundraiser everywhere you can: friends, family, colleagues, social media. And please, if you pray, pray for Mr. Rawding and his family. This world is better off with him in it.