A Cape Cod Firefighter With Melanoma Finds Resource In Community

MASHPEE, MA — The Mashpee Permanent Firefighters Local 2519 have launched a campaign to held one of their own with outstanding medical bills.

Connor Peltier, a local firefighter, was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma. Fire union officials said he is "undergoing aggressive treatment" while also trying to work full-time.

"As he embarks on his treatment journey, it has become clear that the medical costs are substantial, and unfortunately, many of these expenses are not covered by insurance," the union said on the page for an online fundraiser.

The union launched the fundraiser in the hope that any funds raised "will help cover the uncovered medical expenses and provide Connor with the care he needs to fight this battle."

As of Tuesday morning, that fundraiser has collected more than $16,000 in less than a week.

For the fundraiser, click here.