NOMINATE HERE - https://form.jotform.com/250425528593057

Imagine This…

You’re at the gym, grabbing groceries, or just going about your day when suddenly, a stranger walks up to you and says:

“Hey, are you [insert name]?”

“Yeah… who’s asking?”

“My name is Robert Garland, CEO of FundTheFirst.com. Someone who truly appreciates you nominated you as a hero of the day. And I’m here to say THANK YOU for your service… and to give you this—$100 cash, no strings attached.”

Boom. A life-changing moment. And we’re doing this over and over again.

Why? Because Our Heroes Deserve It.

First responders, military personnel, and medical providers give everything to serve and protect us. They work exhausting hours, put their lives on the line, and rarely—if ever—receive the appreciation they truly deserve.

That changes today.

We’ve launched a revolving, real-time fundraiser designed to surprise and reward everyday heroes—not with a plaque or a pat on the back, but with an unexpected, real-life gift of gratitude.

How It Works

1.Nominate a Hero – Know a first responder, military member, or medical provider who deserves recognition? Fill out the form linked in this fundraiser. Tell us their story—why they deserve this moment.

2.Leave Your Contact Info – We need your help to pull off the surprise. You’ll help us coordinate a time when they’re off duty—maybe at the gym, the grocery store, or grabbing coffee—so we can catch them completely off guard.

3.Donate & Share to Keep the Surprises Coming – Every dollar raised fuels the next unexpected act of gratitude.

4.Watch It Unfold – I’ll personally be delivering these surprises, all caught on camera, and shared across all @FundTheFirst social platforms. Updated will also be posted above!

Where Your Donation Goes

•100% of donations fund these surprise moments.

•Every tip left on this fundraiser goes right back into the mission, helping us recognize more heroes.

•The bigger we grow, the bigger the surprises—think vacations, dream experiences, and beyond.

This Has NEVER Been Done Before.

No one is giving back to heroes in this way. No one is creating viral, high-impact moments that bring real joy, real gratitude, and real recognition to those who serve.

But we are. And we’re doing it NOW.

This isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a movement. It’s a chance to say “thank you” in a way that actually means something.

Let’s Make This Huge.

•Nominate a hero.

•Donate whatever you can.

•Share this everywhere.

Because gratitude should never go unspoken.

Click here to nominate a hero and support the mission!