06/06/2026
Help Us Support the Wolken Family
There are moments in life that change everything in an instant.
For Andrew Wolken, a former police officer and deputy who proudly served his community and worked alongside Mason Griffith, that moment came during what should have been a routine project. While working on a vehicle, the unexpected happened. The vehicle began to roll and pinned Andrew beneath it, causing serious internal injuries and multiple broken bones.
Today, Andrew faces a long and difficult road to recovery.
The physical healing will take time, but the challenges extend far beyond the hospital room. Unable to work, Andrew is focused on surgeries, treatments, rehabilitation, and learning how to navigate daily life while recovering from his injuries.
His wife, Lilly, has stepped into the role of caregiver while also caring for their three young children. Between doctor's appointments, hospital visits, therapies, and the day-to-day needs of their family, the financial strain continues to grow.
For years, Andrew dedicated his life to serving others. He answered calls for help, stood beside people on their worst days, and made sacrifices that most will never fully understand. Now, it is our turn to stand beside him.
The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation is honored to assist the Wolken family during this difficult time, but they cannot do it alone.
We are asking our communities, churches, businesses, civic organizations, fellow first responders, friends, and neighbors to rally around this family. Every donation, every share, every prayer, and every act of kindness makes a difference.
Whether your gift is $5 or $500, it sends a powerful message:
You are not fighting this battle alone.
Donations can be made online through the Wolken Family Assistance Fund.
Checks may also be mailed and made payable to:
The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation
Memo: Wolken Family Assistance Fund
330 W. Fitzgerald Avenue
Gerald, MO 63037
If your church, company, civic group, or organization would like to host a fundraiser, benefit event, collection drive, special offering, bake sale, auction, or community event to support the family, please contact:
Angela (Angie) Koepke
📧 [email protected]
Please share this post. Please pray for Andrew, Lilly, and their children. And please help us show this family what happens when a community comes together around one of its own.
When those who spent their lives serving others need help, we answer the call. Together, we can help the Wolken family focus on healing instead of worrying about how they will make it through tomorrow.
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." — Galatians 6:2
