04/15/2026
Supporting one of our own…
For those that know our Brother, Chris Majeski, you also know he’s going through a tough battle with Cancer.
THIS WEEKEND is a large fundraiser for Chris and his family, called the Big Bear Hockey Classic! It’s a 3-day Hockey Tournament between dozens of police/fire/safety teams, held at TCO Sports Garden in Vadnais Heights!
You can support in MANY ways:
1. Bid on Online Auction:
https://givebutter.com/c/big-bear-hockey-classic-silent-auction-2026-qrdw6x/auction?
2. Attend the games:
https://www.bigbearhc.com/schedule?fbclid=IwRlRTSARM2XBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1qEk8B-ekc1q6FiRpWhzVcHddT-kTP3XikxrP-SyDUUyfDTQYmUWwC508iY_aem_tqTT3aE88NBTixzQFElPLg
3. Buy a collectible T-shirt or Hoodie with Chris’s image on the front: Available only at the tournament (message us here if you need us to pick one up for you!)
4. Donate directly to the cause:
Venmo:
PayPal:
THE BIG BEAR FOUNDATION IS A CERTIFIED 501 (C) (3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. TAX/EIN WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
The tournament website is:
https://www.bigbearhc.com/?
The tournament page is:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EcDSFd7ig/?mibextid=wwXIfr
THANK YOU for your SUPPORT!
A bit more about About Chris from their website:
“No one wants to experience their “worst day ever” but when you do, you are blessed to have Chris Majeski be the first person on scene to assist you. His ability to make an instant assessment of the situation and jump into action has earned him great respect by those in need as well as his law enforcement partners. He is also known to follow up with and encourage families following tragedies. In addition to Chris’s full time job at Washington County, he has also served on the Scandia Fire Dept for 18 years. He is truly a “community helper” with a servant’s heart. He even drives school bus on his days off.
Unfortunately, Chris experienced his own “worst day ever” in October 2024. He had been diagnosed with tonsil cancer in February of 2024, but at that time, he was given a 95 plus percent chance at being cancer free. He underwent 10 rounds of chemo and 35 radiation treatments to the throat and showed incredible perseverance and even continued working until the very end of treatment. As he and his doctor said “Distraction can be great medicine.” He was hoping to celebrate being cancer free after his Pet Scan in October, but learned instead that his cancer had spread to his lungs and bones and was now considered “incurable.” The doctors remained hopeful that if immunotherapy worked, success could be measured in years, not just months. For the next year Chris went through additional chemo, immunotherapy, and multiple rounds of radiation, but nothing was stopping the spread of cancer. In October 2025 he needed surgery to place a metal rod inside his femur bone from his hip to his knee as the tumor growing inside the bone was about to shatter it. Despite all of the medical challenges, Chris continues to appreciate every day he is given. He will tell you he is “abundantly blessed” and often tells nurses “I appreciate you”
Despite all of the struggles they may be faced with, Chris and his family hold tight to the words found in Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” He has been married to his amazing wife Amy for 19 years and together they have 3 children, Owen, Olivia and Audrey.
It takes a special person to run toward a fire instead of away from one and Chris Majeski is one of those special people. He has even been called a real life superhero! He began his career as a full time deputy with Washington County in 2005. Within the county he has been a member of the dive team, a DARE officer, on the FTO team and Mobile Field Force too, but his favorite has been serving with his K9 Partner Jake for 10 years. Through his 20 years of service he has earned various awards and medals including the Medal of Valor and 3 Lifesaving Awards. Chris has always been one of those people that will answer a fire pager or a phone call in the middle of the night without hesitation. His first words for a late night/early morning call are often “No problem! Call anytime!” There is also no one in the world that he feels “above” or “too good for” He is a genuinely caring person who is always trying to encourage those around him. Thank you for supporting Chris and his family through this challenging time and please know that your support makes a meaningful difference and reminds him of the love and support that surround him throughout his cancer journey.”
