Balls of Fire Golf-Outing Honors Dan Stack

On May 10, 2024, the lives of many people changed forever; Dan Stack suffered a Line-of-Duty attributed death, passing away unexpectedly at his home while asleep. Dan was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated firefighter, and a true pillar of his McCandless community for decades. He was a 1992 graduate of North Allegheny High School. From a young age, Dan had a passion for service, sports, family, and faith, values that would define his life and legacy. His years of service as a volunteer firefighter at Highland Volunteer Fire Department and the Ingomar Volunteer Fire Department, where Dan held positions of leadership at both departments, were irreplaceable. He was also a lifelong member of Saint Alexis Catholic Church in Wexford. His smile and caring nature touched countless people in our community.

To honor Dan and the sense of community that he lived by daily, his family has formed the WWDD Foundation. The foundation will raise funds for various nonprofit organizations near and dear to Dan and the Stack family’s hearts.

Camp Koala (formerly the West Penn Hospital Summer Camp for Burn-Injured Children) is a benefactor of this year's golf outing. We aim to raise at least $10,000. Can you help us exceed our goal?

On May 12, the "Balls of Fire" Memorial Golf Outing will be held at Wildwood Golf Club (shotgun start at 10:00 am). For years, the "Balls of Fire" Golf Outing was an annual firefighter appreciation event that Dan helped to start and annually coordinate. It is time to honor Dan for his decades of community service. We are seeking donations from businesses in and around the area for door prizes, auction items for the event, and monetary contributions. The deadline for donations is Monday, May 5. 

Prices are: $800 per foursome, $200 per single golfer, $1,000 hole sponsorship (foursome included), $200 hole sponsorship (no golf), $100 tee sponsorship (no golf). Event sponsorships are available as well, call for details.

A corn hole tournament may possibly be held concurrently with the golf outing. Make checks payable to Highland VFD, address is 8705 Harold Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.Mark in the memo line "Balls of Fire" Outing. 

For additional information, please call or text (412) 298-9139 or (412) 780-3566.