Law Enforcement
Help Our Hero Officer Joseph Wetzel Fight Stage 4 Cancer!
Law Enforcement
Illness
United States
New York
Created March 12th, 2026

Help Our Hero Officer Fight Stage 4 Cancer!


New York City Police Officer Joseph Wetzel, of Hauppauge, NY, is a true hero in every sense of the word. A dedicated first responder who has always put others before himself. On February 4th, while battling stage 4 cancer, he was sitting at a diner with his father when he witnessed a horrific two car head-on collision. Despite his illness and the toll of treatments, he didn't hesitate. He ran towards the danger and pulled a trapped driver from their overturned vehicle just before disaster struck, saving their lives in an act of extraordinary bravery.


That moment captures who he is: selfless, courageous, and never truly off-duty. Just as he never hesitated to help others, it’s now our turn to do the same for him and his family. Shortly after saving the life of the trapped motorist, Joseph received news that no cancer warrior ever wants to receive, “the cancer has spread”. Knowing his road to recovery has just gotten that-much-harder, he continues to fight and show tremendous courage in the face of danger, just like he’s done time and time again. 


Every contribution, no matter the size, will go directly towards Joe’s medical costs and supporting his family through this battle. Please donate and share this page to show this incredible officer that our community has his back, just as he has always had ours!

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Joe Atalla
Joe Atalla donated $100
2 months ago
Jazmin R
Jazmin R donated $200

Praying for you Wetzel!

2 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $30

please take him to -Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

2 months ago
Dan Gorga
Dan Gorga donated $100
2 months ago
Stephen Burke
Stephen Burke donated $25
2 months ago
Steve Wicelinski
Steve Wicelinski donated $100
2 months ago
Erik Mayid
Erik Mayid donated $200

You’ve got this Joe!

2 months ago
Robert Delaney
Robert Delaney donated $100
2 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymous donated $5

Best of luck

2 months ago
Julio Alvarez
Julio Alvarez donated $50

May god watch over you.

2 months ago

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