Category: Catastrophic Assistance

SCI – Albion – PA

Correctional Officer Dave Walton passed away from a heart attack Pictured: Daughter, Alexis; wife, Kelly and Dave

Cremer Therapeutic Community Center – MO

Correctional Officer Christopher Fujihara suffered a brain aneurysm and will be off work for an extended period of time. Pictured: Warden Scott Weber, Officer Fujihara, and Superintendent of Dr. Tanya Douleh

High Security Center – RI

Correctional Officer Avelino Duarte’s home sustained major damages in a house fire. Pictured: Officer Duarte and CPOF Volunteer Representative Manny Leander

Red Onion State Prison – VA

Teacher Ashley Chandler fell while hiking. She broke her ankle/foot, requiring multiple surgeries. Pictured: Major Chris King, Ashley, Grievance Coordinator Cathy Meade and Warden Rick White. 

Bridgeport Correctional Center – CT

Bridgeport Correctional Center Correctional Officer William Harrington passed away after a long battle with cancer. Pictured: Deputy Warden Charlatta Jones; Warden Carolyn McClendon; wife, Brandi Harrington; Deputy Warden Jamel Linen; and Retired Secretary Pamela Neuendorf.

California Health Care Facility – CA

Correctional Officer Ryan Elgarico had to undergo a kidney transplant, due to renal failure. His sister, Kim, was his organ donor. Pictured: Son, Ryan Jr.; Officer Elgarico; daughter, Malaya; wife, Krys; and daughter, Audrey.  Pictured: Officer Elgarico and his sister, Kim, on transplant day.

MCF – Moose Lake – MN

Correctional Officer I Michael Rose’s wife, Megan, is undergoing weekly treatments due to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Pictured: Son, Colton; wife, Megan; daughter, Reygan; son, Jaxon; and Officer Rose

Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution – WY

Administrative Duty Office Melinda Magdaleno and her family lost their home and belongings in a house fire. Pictured: Warden Rick Catron and Melinda Magdaleno

Delta Correctional Center – CO

Correctional Officer Martin Alejandre’s six-year-old son, Edwin, was diagnosed with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), a disease that causes pain and damage in bones due to inflammation. The family must travel 300 miles from home to the Denver Children’s Hospital for treatments. Pictured: Officer Alejandre; son, Edwin. Pictured: Alejandre Family with CPOF Field Representative Guy […]

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – OR

Correctional Officer Kenneth Morrill and his family were displaced due to flooding in their home. Pictured: Kenneth’s daughter, Matilda; wife, Sarah Kenneth; and CPOF Volunteer Liaison Corporal Tony Ruvalcaba.