Correctional Officer Grayson Ferrell serves at Wakulla Correctional Institution in Florida. On July 28, his 11-year-old daughter underwent spinal fusion surgery at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

The hospital is approximately 169 miles from the family’s home, making each trip nearly 340 miles round trip. Along with the emotional stress of seeing a child undergo major surgery, the distance and expenses associated with her medical care created an additional burden for the Ferrell family.

After learning of their circumstances, Warden Mills and CPOF Representative John Kolodziej referred Officer Ferrell to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation for catastrophic assistance.

Following a review of the supporting medical documentation, CPOF was honored to provide financial assistance to the family. We hope this support helps ease some of the expenses associated with their daughter’s surgery and recovery.

The entire CPOF family sends its encouragement and best wishes to Officer Ferrell, his daughter and their loved ones.