First Responders
CAL FIRE Firefighter Felix Mercado’s Kidney Cancer Journey
First Responders
Illness
United States
California
Created October 17th, 2025

Please help brother Mercado and his family on this journey. Felix is a Firefighter in CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit at Sunshine Station.

It is with heavy hearts that we share that one of our firefighters assigned to Sunshine Station has recently been diagnosed with cancer. This news has deeply impacted our department family, and we stand united in support of our colleague as they begin their fight.


We ask our community to keep this firefighter and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.


For those wishing to provide additional support, a member of our crew has been collecting monetary donations to deliver to the family later this week. If you would like to contribute, please contact us directly to be put in touch with the support coordinator.


Your continued support and compassion mean the world to our fire family.

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Derek Lopez
Derek Lopez donated $200
7 months ago
Luis Garcia Montoy
Luis Garcia Montoy donated $120

Sunol’s Got Your Back Brother

7 months ago
Ethan Corley
Ethan Corley donated $100
7 months ago
Mykhaylo (Mike) Hrytsyuk
Mykhaylo (Mike) Hrytsyuk donated $100
7 months ago
David Ryan
David Ryan donated $100
7 months ago
Luis Morales
Luis Morales donated $100
7 months ago
Nick Yanke
Nick Yanke donated $100
7 months ago
Chandler sanchez
Chandler sanchez donated $50
7 months ago
David Delgado
David Delgado donated $250

Hello brothers and sister I came across FF Mercado having Kidney Cancer and yes Cancer Sucks. My family will keep him and his family in our strong prayers. I just recently had prostate cancer and I’m currently cancer free no to say that this ugly disease will change your life, but through family, friends and the Brother and Sister hood it will give such great strength that he will need. Stay strong Brother for the man upstairs will guide you. Love and Friendship Captain Dave Delgado Compton FD

7 months ago

Reply from CAL FIRE Firefighters L2881 Santa Clara Chapter
7 months ago

Thank you so much for the kind words and your support Captain Delgado. The brotherhood is strong!

Mario Arias
Mario Arias donated $150
7 months ago

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CAL FIRE Firefighter Felix Mercado’s Kidney Cancer Journey
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