Thank you 11-99! Our son and daughter have graduated. Our son has his masters in material engineering and daughter is getting master's in criminology at San Jose State. Our daughter is working for the FBI at the Sacramento field office. Every time she would walk across the stage, she said she was going to work for the FBI, and she did it!The yearly scholarships helped keep our kids out of debt. Because of that my wife and I make yearly contributions to the 11-99. Whenever any member of our family has an opportunity to thank an 11-99 contributor, we do. The contributor is very taken and has said, No one has ever said that to us! We had a contributor crying when we told her about our daughter and the impact they made on her life!Thank you 11-99! Mark Williams
I was a member of the California Highway patrol and retired as a Sergeant after 30 years. The 11-99 Foundation has been a great tool and as I have many friends that were involved in it as well as unfortunately losing co-workers in the line of duty, the 11-99 Foundation has always been there to help when needed. When my daughter was ready for college and a nursing career, I made her do the research and necessary paperwork to see about a scholarship, and to our surprise it was granted. Thank you very much for supporting the Department as well as my family, it really has meant a lot to us. I am very proud of my service to the Department and the State of California.
I have had the pleasure of being with and supporting the CHP 11-99 Foundation, as a family since its earliest years.
And, I have seen the personal affects of supporting these Highway Patrol family’s during their most trying of times, as well as their most celebratory time, when we deliver financial aid for their children’s scholarships.
It is one of the best run, best organized and has the most positive imprint on some of our primary First Responders, the CHP.
Traffic Management, Inc. has been a supporter of the CHP 11-99 foundation for over 20 years. The golf tournament is one of the finest and it is such a pleasure to be a part of this amazing organization. The support that they provide to the families of our fallen heroes is invaluable. And to see the young familiy members there to accept their scholarship is heartwarming.
It's an event that we look forward to each year and will continue to support in the future.
Sandra Valle
Traffic Management, Inc.
The 11-99 Foundation is there to help the members of the CHP in the most difficult times of their lives. Additionally, The Foundation provides scholarships to many young adults within the CHP family who will be leading this nation in the future. I have seen first hand the difference the 11-99 Foundation has made, and I am very proud to be a member.
Previous Stories
The 11-99 Foundation is an outstanding origination that helps those who help us. They not only help those in their time of great need, but they also provide college tuitions to countless children of the men and women who protect us each and every day and in some cases, lay down their life doing so. I could tell story after story of The Foundation helping those who need it, but trust its is the finest origination around.
Wonderful organization that does wonderful things for fallen officers and their families. They go far beyond that scope but that is their primary focus. I've been involved with the 11-99 foundation for a number of years as a donor and volunteer, the more I learn about what they do for the law enforcement community, the more I want to be involved. I give to many charities but this one treats its members like family and actually makes this world a better place.
CHP 11-99 is a non profit organization whom assists widows and orphans of police officers. They also provide financial assistance during difficult times, scholarships and amongst many other contributions. Because of these valuable assistance officers can stay focused on assisting the citizens commuting on our highways.
"Every day, our California Highway Patrol officers place their lives on the line to serve and protect our community. And when tragedy arises, the 11-99 Foundation is there to lend support. I can think of no better foundation that helps to bring much needed financial relief to the officer’s family and children than the 11-99 Foundation. They remain true to their core values of serving and protecting the families of those who have served and protected us. Without them, many of our officer’s families would face unnecessary financial burden. The 11-99 Foundation is an inspiration, one that continues the memory of our fallen heroes and protects the livelihood of their families."
Brad H. ~Carmichael, CA
I GOT INTERESTED IN THE CHP 11-99 FOUNDATION WHEN I FIRST ATTENDED THEIR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT MANY YEARS AGO. ONCE I UNDERSTOOD THE MISSION I WAS ALL IN.
I FIND THE MISSION TO BE SO RIGHT ON.
IT'S BEEN AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE TO BE INVOLVED WITH THEM EVER SINCE.
FRITZ HITCHCOCK
I am a retired CHP Officer, who has witnessed personally, the outstanding work by the CHP 11-99 Foundation. They are very low key, work tirelessly to help the families of Patrolmen who have been killed or critically injured. Two of my close friends died, one on-duty, the other from brain cancer. Without any fanfare, an 11-99 Foundation representative within a couple of days, provided checks in the amount of $50,000 in the widow’s time of need. Just to help the spouse and children to move forward. In addition, CHP officers provided help for whatever needs the family might have to get them over their darkest days. I became a life member the day I retired, and have been proud to make substantial contributions ever since. The 11-99 Foundation is a wonderful, selfless organization, and even provides scholarships to the children of officers. Whatever is donated goes to the families. God bless our Peace Officers and those who support them. Gregory R. Mullendore, CHP 8454
Previous Stories
I have been a member since the day I retired from the CHP. The people running it, Judith Levine and Bruce Meyer, to name just two, are of the highest caliber. Gordon Graham, a CHP classmate of mine, was selected as the single person to help law enforcement nationally more than anyone else, two years ago. I think it was IPSLEA, which presented the award. Gordon, a brilliant and kind man, was just voted onto the 11-99 Foundation Board of Directors this year. I regard him as the single most important person in the history of the CHP. The 11-99 Foundation always places the families of CHP Officers who have been killed or critically injured first. They also provide scholarships to a plethora of deserving CHP family members. If someone tries to use the 11-99 Foundation to get out of a traffic ticket, he will be summarily dismissed from the organization. Indeed, it is a terrific charitable organization. I am Greg Mullendore, retired CHP 8454
I have been an 1199 lifetime member for 8 years now. On Aug 21, 2020 my truck ran out of fuel on the Hwy 8 east 2 miles west of sidewinder rd (broken gauge). Within 15 minutes a CHP Officer pulled up behind us to make sure we were ok. It was 100° outside and he wanted to make sure the kids were going to be alright in the heat. I said we would be fine then he asked if it was OK to stay behind us with his lights on to make sure traffic was moving over. I told him I would really appreciate that, so he waited for nearly 1 hour until the tow truck arrived with fuel and we were back up and running. My deepest appreciation to that man for keeping my family safe.
*** my membership never came up in conversation so I know he would have done that for anyone.
In 2018 my 12 year old daughter donated a little over $1500 to the 11-99 Foundation. She is a 4-H member and every year raises two Market Hogs to be sold. She keeps the majority of the profits, if any, in a college savings account and the rest rolls over to expense the next project. With the tragedy of losing several officers in just a few months she decided to use her money from the previous project to completely fund the next and then donated her entire sale check to the 11-99. She believed that even if the amount wasn’t enough to pay for a funeral, or a year of college for a fallen officers child...it would however take a small burden off a wife and mother during a time of sadness. It might help pay their mortgage, put food on their table, maybe buy Christmas Presents for other children like her. We drove 5 hours to hand deliver the money to the 11-99 Foundation. I have never, ever, met people with such passion, desire and out right dedication to their mission then those on the staff of the 11-99. They were beyond thankful and even though it wasn’t a five or ten thousand dollar donation, her$1,500 meant just the same to them. They praised her and told her how thankful they were for her kind heart and donation. They went as far as to call me later that evening to make sure we made it home okay.
I left there feeling like we mattered. We were appreciated. I have never given a donation that was accepted with whole hearts like this one. My daughter will forever remember this moment and therefore will forever be a donor to CHP 11-99 Foundation. They truly are one of a kind.
Although we never needed help, a friend did. 11-99 stepped up for him BIG TIME after his on the job injury by providing him a wheelchair accessible van until he recovered. Awesome organization!
For the past 36 years, the CHP 11-99 Foundation has helped provide emergency benefits to the families of officers killed in the line of duty as well as officers injured while helping to protect the citizens of California.
Along with these vital services, the CHP 11-99 Foundation also provides education scholarships to dependents of all CHP employees, uniformed and non-uniformed.
The CHP 11-99 Foundation is our personal favorite 501(c) 3 Status Non-Profit Organization to donate to because since 1982 they have provided over $34 million in death benefits and scholarships to CHP families in need.
My husband is a Retired Lt. Commander of 31 years in the California Highway Patrol, it was all my husband ever aspired to be but as the years passed--the job changed, it became more dangerous and for families who lose a major bread earner, it can be even more devastating. We have met countless beneficiaries over the years whose lives were positively impacted by the 11-99's endeavors.
They're the most pro-active nonprofit we've ever witnessed in action!
Previous Stories
In 1993 my radiator blew on a dark stretch of freeway in Los Angeles, it was a traumatic situation and out of nowhere a CHP motorcyclist showed up! My car died, going uphill, in the on ramp with a truck barreling down on me and smoke billowing out from under my hood-I couldn’t open my door on the left…and I couldn’t jump out on the right. This man’s actions were heroic and I’m a 100% sure I’m here today because he was there at that exact moment!
In 2001 I met a Lieutenant for the CHP and we married in 2003. We’ve been to a lot of holiday parties, retirement parties, birthday parties, graduations and then some, but it’s the funeral’s you never forget. You can’t go to a funeral and not want to help.
Through my husband’s encouragement and support of the CHP 11-99 I got to meet Rebecca Centner and we’ve been volunteering and donating ever since. There is a history, a culture and a love of family binding the ties within the framework of this nonprofit, unlike any I’ve ever experienced. What a visionary Bob Weinberg was!
The children who lose a parent within a CHP family lose so much and they need a light. The CHP 11-99 Foundation is truly that light! They have honored the giving spirit and dedication of the CHP officers who have served and they set an example for how to pay it forward. The scholarships they provide foster careers in a vast range of fields. The ripple effect of education is priceless as well as the confidences shaped by the opportunity to achieve higher aspirations.
No matter what the need is, the CHP 11-99 Foundation’s devotion to be there when it really counts is remarkable and I can’t think of a nonprofit that does more to make a difference in the lives of the people who make our state highways and communities a safer place than a nonprofit that serves the families of the California Highway Patrol.
My wife and I have been a member of the CHP 11-99 Fiundation for a little over a year now. Right from the start we felt like family. It’s been amazing to see where our donations go and how they help fallen officers and their families. They have a beautiful outlook on what they want to accomplish and I’m always impressed at their creativity in regards to fundraisers and their commitment to the cause. I’m honored to be apart of such a great organization. Logan and Katie Cromwell
The CHP 11-99 Foundation is an outstanding organization of volunteers who continually provide generous monetary assistance to CHP employees,whether uninformed or non-uniformed, in time of need. In addition, each year they award thousands of dollars in scholarships to CHP employee family members. I have witnessed first hand their generosity over the years and I am honored to donate to this organization.
Previous Stories
I have been a member of the Foundation for several years. During that time I have witnessed the outstanding generosity of the board and it's members in providing much needed assistance to California Highway Patrol employees and their families in a time of tragedy or distress.
In addition, the Foundation's scholarship program for family members of CHP employees has provided the opportunity to many for a quality education. This is a truly "giving" organization
The 11-99 foundation has been helping highway patrol officers and their families for decades. It's a wonderful organization and I'm happy to be a donor and a volunteer.
The CHP 11-99 Foundation is a remarkable nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of California Highway Patrol personnel as well as their families. I am proud to be a 33 year member and to have been able to spurt this many worth while causes.
The effort and assistance they do for California Highway Patrol officers and their families is magnificent, chartable, bighearted and totally worthwhile. The majority of people involved are genuine, diligent and lazar focused on bringing awareness to the organization and its efforts to aid Officers and families in their time of need. I cant think a better way to donate my time
I have donatedin the past, and the foundation is helping pay for some college through greatly appreciated scholarship money. I have seen the many wonderful things the 11-99 foundation does and I am grateful to be a donor to such good causes.
The Foundation has provided financial support to the families of fallen Highway patrol officers. These officers protect us and patrol the thousands of miles of freeway. Sometimes without Thanks. Police departments have cities of support. Sheriffs have there counties. Highway Patrol has Us!!! Not to mention the scholarship program. Thank you. Matthew Thompson