10/13/2026
❤️ Your vote can become a helping hand. Here is a story of how some of the gift cards were used and what it meant to the person and what it meant to Lt. Foeger. This will be a long post, but worth it. To protect the privacy of the person, their name and some details were omitted.
Lt. Foerger was made aware a resident had received a terminal cancer diagnosis after successfully beating cancer previously. Working in a community like Jackson, we get to know and develop friendships with people that live here. Lt. Foeger and this guy became friends over the years. Lt. Foeger went to visit him. They talked about the recent diagnosis and how it caused the guy to lose his job. Lt. Foeger wanted to help any way he could. He gave the guy several gift cards from the Police Lights of Christmas program to help get him through the difficult time.
A few months later, the guy was transported to the hospital and he knew the end was near. He called Lt. Foeger, who went to visit him in the hospital and they were able to say their goodbyes. A couple of days later, the guy passed away after putting up a heck of a fight against cancer.
Lt. Foeger later said: "During that moment, it gave the guy something which he really appreciated after he lost his job and health care benefits. This is one of those moments in my career that I will not forget... "
The Police Lights Of Christmas Photo COPetition is about more than funny police photos and a little friendly competition. The money raised is turned into gift cards that we can use to help people who are going through difficult times and who could use a reason to smile. It also means so much to us to be able to give a little hope, a little ray of sunshine, to others who could use it.
Sometimes that might mean helping a family who has experienced a tragedy. Sometimes it might mean helping someone who doesn't have enough for a warm meal, groceries, or an unexpected expense. Sometimes it is someone who is just having a bad day.
This program gives them another way to say, “We see you. We're here for you. You're not alone.” ❤️
So if you're willing, please make a donation to the Jackson PD photo. Every dollar is a vote, every vote helps make a difference, every vote helps Jackson.
🎄 Vote for Jackson PD here:
https://police-lights-of-christmas.square.site/product/jackson-pd-kids-at-heart-/R5ZBX3KS425XUO4H2NAHUFL2?cs=true&cst=custom
Thank you for helping us turn a little friendly competition into something that can make a real difference in someone's life.
