helping those helping others

The Michael C Kalal
Heart of Gold Charity​

Providing uncovered or under-covered safety equipment for our First Responders
our mission

Securing Safety Equipment for First Responders

Have you ever met a person that you knew instantly they were more than your typical individual?  This was Michael C. Kalal: always thinking of others, putting them first, and putting his own needs last.  I am proud to say, that this was my husband.  He was put on this Earth to serve his fellow man, constantly and consistently in any way he could.

Michael was an advocate for first responders for as long as I can remember.  In his memory and honor, the Michael C Kalal Heart of Gold Charity was established to continue his giving.  

Our Mission is to secure safety equipment for our First Responders that is either not covered or under covered by municipal budgets.  Examples of what this might entail:

– AED Device
– Flashlights
– Bullet Proof Vests (Human and Canine)
– Dash Cams
– Body Cams
– Canine Unit Food
– Offset the Cost of Canine Unit Training
– Assist with Medical Costs for Canine Units Injured in the Line of Duty

police dog in vest
K-9 Unit Supplies & Training Support
bulletproof reflective vest
bulletproof vests & equipment
Flashlights and personal equipment

Events

11 april 2026

Reverse Raffle Dinner

Join us for a BBQ Pulled Pork Dinner and Reverse Raffle fundraiser – Top prize – $1,000.  Silent Auction, Side Boards and 50-50 Raffle – All funds raised will be used to secure safety equipment for first responders. 

Burton Fire Station,
13828 Spring St, Burton, OH 44021


To buy tickets please contact info@mckheartofgold.org

Or visit our table at the Burton Fire Department AYCE Pancake Breakfasts! Every Sunday in March from 9a-1p!
https://burtonfd.com/events/

23 may 2026

Plant Sale

Proceeds from our annual plant sale benefit first responders with the purchase of Safety Equipment.

Burton Fire Station,
13828 Spring St, Burton, OH 44021


Buy your spring plants and enter our raffle for a garden wagon and collapsible lawn chair!

11 july 2026

MapleSplash Festival

Visit our table at the MapleSplash Festival from 2p-9p at Century Village in Burton! Live Entertainment, Food, Family Fun and Prizes, all in support of a good cause.

The MapleSplash Raffle benefits dozens of charities throughout Northeast Ohio.

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Join us at the Burton Fire Department pancake breakfast this Sunday from 9a-1p – enjoy a delicious breakfast to support our Firefighters, and while you're there visit our table to buy your Reverse Raffle tickets for our April 11 fundraiser!BBQ Pulled Pork Dinner and Reverse Raffle fundraiser – Top prize – $1,000. Silent Auction, Side Boards and 50-50 Raffle – All funds raised will be used to secure safety equipment for first responders. See MoreSee Less
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There's still time to make your tax-deductible donation to help us provide equipment for our first responders! Visit mckheartofgold.org/ to donate by December 31! See MoreSee Less
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we like to wish all our Emergency Responders and their families a safe, healthy, blessed holiday. We are forever grateful for your service! See MoreSee Less
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