AURORA, Colo. -- Even those who dare step into a boxing ring would tell you that battling cancer is a much tougher fight. So what better way to raise money for those facing cancer than a boxing match called The Battle of the Badge?

"It's a charity boxing match between Denver police and the Aurora Police Department," said this week's 7Everyday Hero James Seneca.

The prizes include bragging rights and knowing you helped someone -- someone like 2-year-old Derek Johnson, who has a rare tumor on his spine.

"It completely changed a lot of things for us when we first started facing this with my son," said Derek's mom, Nicki Johnson.

The boxing matches are among many events organized by a nonprofit called Cops Fighting Cancer.

"Basically, we help cancer patients and their families throughout the state of Colorado," said Seneca.

Seneca founded Cops Fighting Cancer nearly three years ago. He's an Aurora police officer who knows a lot about cancer.

"Obviously, being a cancer survivor myself -- going on 18 years as a Leukemia survivor -- I was just trying to find my niche and trying to find my calling," said Seneca.

Cops Fighting Cancer helps families like Johnsons both emotionally and financially.

"They raised enough money to cover a couple years of Derek's medical expenses for our family," said Nicki Johnson.

"We've helped about 35 families in the last two and a half years and raised about $150,000 for these families," said Johnson.

"There's really only one way for me to describe Jim. He's been our family's angel," said Johnson.

Additional Information:

To learn more about the organization and to find out how you can help, go to CopsFightingCancer.org.