The Richard Sheltra Memorial Foundation, Inc.

A Nonprofit Organization Powered by Your Donations

Richard Sheltra Memorial Foundation

Allocating Resources for Our Brave Volunteers

A Nonprofit Organization Powered by Your Donations

Your contributions go directly to a first responder, Police, Fireman, EMT, and provides scholarships to those entering our public service fields.

Together, We Can Make The Difference!

What We’re About

The Richard Sheltra Memorial Foundation, Inc. was founded to honor and remember Richard M. Sheltra. Richard, 20 years of age, died in the line of duty on April 30, 2016 as he fought a multi-alarm fire at a commercial retail store in Pineville, NC.

Richard, while alive, emphasized the importance of education and updated turnout gear. The foundation hopes to keep his memory alive and honor his wishes through providing gear and educational opportunities to First Responders.

Richard Sheltra Memorial Foundation

The Richard Sheltra Memorial 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run is an annual running event that also honors the memory of Richard Sheltra.

All proceeds from this annual spring event benefits the "Richard Sheltra Memorial Foundation." This Foundation provides resources, gear, and scholarships to volunteer first responders so that they can serve our local communities with excellence.

The foundation relies on donations and the proceeds from this Annual Memorial event to fund their efforts.
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Help Our Cause

Your donations go directly to First Responders in every field, helping them buy the much needed protective equipment to help them save lives.

Your support and contributions will enable us to make real changes. Every little bit counts!

Our Goals

Through fundraising, the Foundation provides resources, gear, and scholarships to volunteer first responders so that they can serve our local communities with excellence.