COMMUNITY

Empower Jamieson. Join us or follow along.

OUR MISSION

UPCOMING EVENTS

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY”
ZITI DINNER

January 30, 2027 · 5 PM – Late

Silver Creek Golf Club

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Charitable event

Enjoy Jamieson's favorite meal

Celebrate Jamieson's birthday

“NEVER FORGOTTEN”
HOCKEY GAME

5:00 p.m., March 20th, 2027

Lakeshore Hockey Arena

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Charitable event

Honor Jamieson’s legacy on the ice

Bring the community together

SPONSOR EVENT – MAKE AN IMPACT

“RITTER WAY”

5K RUN & WALK

“RITTER WAY”

5K RUN & WALK

6:30 a.m., May 30th, 2026

Broussard, Louisiana

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Charitable event

Concurrent with Dock Diving event

First 35 registrants receive memorial coin

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

“RITTER WAY”
DOCK DIVING COMPETITION

“RITTER WAY”
DOCK DIVING

9:00 a.m., May 30th, 2026

Mill Pond Kennels

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Charitable event

Premier K9 event

Honor Jamieson's love of animals, celebrate friends and family

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

“JRF ANNUAL”

GOLF TOURNAMENT

“JRF ANNUAL”

GOLF TOURNAMENT

July 31, 2027

Ontario Golf Club

EVENT DETAILS:

Registration: 7:00 AM

Tee off: 9:00 AM

Lunch: 2:30 PM

Our Current Initiatives

Driven by compassion.

SPONSORED THE CLEVELAND POLICE FOUNDATION

To support the Cleveland Police Foundation hockey team that builds bridges between law enforcement and the community.

KINDLAND PARTNERSHIP

Collaborating with Kindland, presented by Values-in-Action, on the inaugural 'Ritter Way' award. Values-in-Action has been part of Cleveland's fabric for 29 years, creating meaningful cultural change by empowering students and adults to lead with values.

Collaborating with Kindland, presented by Values-in-Action, on the inaugural ‘Ritter Way’ award. Values-in-Action has been part of Cleveland’s fabric for 29 years, creating meaningful cultural change by empowering students and adults to lead with values.

CONSORTIUM FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES

Partnering with Rochester, NY-based Consortium for Safer Communities to explore solutions that improve public safety in upstate New York through collaborative, evidence-based approaches.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Contributing to college savings accounts for each of Jamieson's nieces and nephews, ensuring his commitment to education continues within his family. The Foundation allocates less than 5% of annual revenues to these accounts.

Contributing to college savings accounts for each of Jamieson’s nieces and nephews, ensuring his commitment to education continues within his family. The Foundation allocates less than 5% of annual revenues to these accounts.

MEET SOPHIE

Sophie is the official spokesdog of the Jamieson Ritter Foundation! This Texas-born AKC Labrador is a true champion with 7 dock diving titles and 2 Fastcat titles to her name. Sophie embodies the same enthusiasm for life and dedication to excellence that Jamieson displayed in everything he did. Her love of competition, loyalty, and joyful spirit make her the perfect ambassador for our foundation's mission.

Dock Diving Titles

AKC Fastcat Titles

Official Spokesdog

OTHER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

The Jamieson Ritter Foundation is not associated with, nor does any benefit inure to the Foundation with respect to, any of the following.

Syracuse University Jamieson Ritter Memorial ROTC Scholarship

A memorial scholarship established at Syracuse University to honor Jamieson's commitment to military service and leadership through the ROTC program.

LazerWerk Memorial Bracelets

Custom memorial bracelets created to honor fallen heroes and support their families, continuing the tradition of remembrance.

2024 Law Enforcement Fallen Heroes

A memorial initiative honoring all law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2024, including Officer Jamieson Ritter.

The Ritter Way

A community initiative that embodies Jamieson's approach to service, leadership, and community engagement.

CPPA Jamieson Ritter Altruism Award

An award recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional altruism and service to their communities, reflecting Jamieson's values.

Police Unity Tour

The Jamieson Ritter Foundation supports the Police Unity Tour, an annual bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. that honors law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. This meaningful initiative ensures that Jamieson's sacrifice, along with all fallen officers, is never forgotten during National Police Week each May.

Jamieson Ritter Memorial Lodge

A permanent memorial lodge dedicated to honoring Jamieson's memory and providing a space for community gatherings and remembrance.

Address: 1122 Lake Road, Webster, NY 14580

NEWS ROOM

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CREATED TO HONOR SLAIN CLEVELAND OFFICER AND WEBSTER NATIVE

Rochester, N.Y. — An institution has been founded to honor the life and legacy of Jamieson Ritter

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CREATED TO HONOR SLAIN CLEVELAND OFFICER AND WEBSTER NATIVE

OFFICER JAMIESON RITTER'S FAMILY REMEMBERS HIM 1 YEAR AFTER DEATH IN LINE OF DUTY

SOPHIE THE DOCK-DIVING LABRADOR BECOMES SPOKESDOG FOR THE JAMIESON RITTER FOUNDATION

HOMETOWN HERO: JAMIESON RITTER

MONROE COUNTY TO HONOR FALLEN OFFICER JAMIESON RITTER

MORE NEWS COMING SOON

SELECT YOUR COMMITMENT

We are memorializing Jamieson by harvesting the power of community, just as he did. Your support helps us make a lasting impact.

$8.34/month

Contributes
$100 annually

$41.67/month

Contributes
$500 annually

Support with Any Amount – Together We Can!

The Jamieson Ritter Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID: 99-4055512) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.