We, as local friends, are so grateful for each person stepping forward to participate in fundraising for Sheriff Mack. Many are asking how he is doing, so we thought you would like to hear a word directly from him. Then we would like to hear from you about ways to arrange additional fundraising activities offline or with any suggestions for this project. Please send an e-mail through the icon by Jimmy's photo, or call 480-247-1124. Thank you! Here's Sheriff Mack:

A word from Sheriff Mack:
My wife and I are touched with every word of encouragement and donation. Thank you! I am mostly at home and resting a lot, thankful to have a second chance at life. There are up's and down's day to day. Overall, I'm a long way from being back to my normal state of health, but I am happy that this week I saw a doctor who offers hope of his guiding me in that direction. Since it appears that recovery will take a good deal of time with associated expenses, I struggle to not feel stress – both the stress of thinking about huge hospital and other medical bills as well as regular living expenses while I am unable to work -- and also the stress of not being able to accomplish what I am so passionate about doing for others. It is difficult and humbling to say that we need your help, but we do. Please keep us in your prayers and stay with us for the duration of this fight.

I am the son of Sheriff Richard Mack. Some of his friends came to me wanting to help my dad by posting the following news description that they wrote:

Every day law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the rest of us, in their line of duty. Richard did that for 10 years as a police officer and for 8 years as an elected sheriff, and he hasn't stopped since, working in various ways to serve and protect fellow citizens. He fought in and won a landmark court case which has become the basis of legislation with provisions for additional protection. He has diligently been dedicated to educating individuals in the public about their rights. He has developed training for sheriffs, urging them to be courageous in protecting and defending the rights of local people and to be peace keeping officers. Often using his own personal resources to make trips, Sheriff Richard Mack has been traveling extensively, responding to those who request his assistance -- but now he needs ours.


A little over a week ago the heart with which he has given so much to others gave way on him and resulted in a cardiac medical emergency that is ongoing. This is happening only weeks after his wife was hospitalized for a very serious health issue. Their modest personal resources alone aren't sufficient to carry them through these crises. With the family's permission, we (local friends) are dispensing this call for help, to ask for your financial contributions. We are confident that you will want to be a part of the recovery process, to put a stop to Sheriff Mack's challenges......


and help him bounce back to great health and work!


Richard now needs some very special medical attention. We don't know how much money will be required for him to recuperate and rehabilitate or when he will be able to work again, so the amount of the goal is just an estimate for the first step and may need to be adjusted as time goes on.

He is not happy, of course, that he needs to be quiet and rest and that he is not able to work according to his values. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know him personally can attest to his humility, integrity, courage, servant spirit, and passion about people being free. We can see that he is driven by his love of God, his beautiful wife of 40 years, their 5 children and 12 grandchildren, and his love of and compassion for humanity.



Thank you so much for helping as you are able and for sharing this need with all your friends on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Please click on the "poster" icon at the bottom of this page to print nice fliers and distribute them or maybe post on bulletin boards at your work, church, and local stores. Monies will go into the Richard Mack account at Wells Fargo Bank. Please send an e-mail if you want more information. Let's work together to send him a message:

Come on, Sheriff Mack, we are not kidding around...



We want you totally well and back to work, like this...
and this... You're an American Hero! We're behind you and staying with you to see you through to great health, for as long as it takes!