There are many worthwhile causes that want and need your support. but, if you or someone you know were ever a victim of fire, who would respond and would they have the equipment they need to save your life?

Thermal imagers are amazing pieces of equipment that really help save the lives of fire victims and firefighters. But, they are expensive—typically costing about $10,000 each.

There are over 30,000 fire departments in America and the vast majority can not afford this essential life saving tool. Our mission will be complete when each of these fire departments has at least one thermal imager in use and helping to save property and lives.

Please help us to help firefighters save our lives.

Sending a check made payable to 500 For Life saves us the processing charges for credit cards and allows us to purchase more thermal imagers. Click on one of the yellow buttons to contribute by check or credit card. We also accept monthly recurring donations.

All donations made to 500 For Life are tax deductible under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Furthermore, 100% of all donations made to 500 For Life are used for the purchase of thermal imagers. Any and all costs associated with the administration of and fund raising for 500 For Life are paid for by the Buonanotte family. This ensures that all of your donation is used as you intended — to save lives.

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Contribute $500 or more and receive a black cotton 500 For Life t-shirt as a thank you gift for your support of this worthy effort.

Contribute $1000 or more and receive a 500 For Life brushed cotton baseball cap and a black cotton 500 For Life t-shirt as a thank you gift for your support at this level.

Contribute $5000 or more and receive the dvd version of Into the Fire, a 500 For Life brushed cotton baseball cap, and a black cotton 500 For Life t-shirt as a thank you gift for your support at this level. Additionally, you will be provided with a framed certificate acknowledging your significant contribution towards saving the lives of fire victims and firefighters.

Contribute $10,000 or more and receive the dvd version of Into the Fire, a 500 For Life brushed cotton baseball cap, and a black cotton 500 For Life t-shirt as a thank you gift for your support at this level. Additionally, you will be provided with an inscribed crystal "angel" award acknowledging your gift of a thermal imager to a fire department; and an engraved plaque acknowledging your gift will be displayed at the fire department receiving that thermal imager.