Covington County • Covington 12

Rodney Strong

Standing with Deputy Yates Rodney, known throughout the community as Covington 12, and his family during recovery.

This website serves as the central location for verified updates, donations, merchandise, raffles, community supporters, and fundraiser records.

Centralized fundraising hub.
Donations, purchases, raffle tickets, supporter information, and manual payment verification can be organized here in one place.
Deputy Yates Rodney in uniform

Official Donation Link

Official GoFundMe: Support Deputy Rodney's Recovery

The official GoFundMe campaign is the fastest direct donation option for those who want to support Deputy Rodney and his family during recovery.

The GoFundMe page will show the current total raised and campaign updates. Use the button below to open the official campaign page.

Direct Family Support

Donate Directly to Deputy Rodney's Family Support Fund

This section is separate from fundraisers, merchandise, raffles, and events. Use it for a direct donation to the family support account.

Direct donations received$360.00

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Mission

Support for Deputy Rodney and His Family

RodneyStrongCov12.com is designed to keep information accurate, fundraising organized, and community support easy to find.

  • Medical and recovery support
  • Family support during hospitalization and recovery
  • Future accessibility and mobility needs
  • Community fundraiser announcements and records

Ways to Help

Transactions are recorded as pending until reviewed and verified through the official fundraising process.

Fundraisers

Current Fundraisers

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Official GoFundMe: Support Deputy Rodney's Recovery

The official GoFundMe campaign is the fastest direct donation option for those who want to support Deputy Rodney and his family during recovery.

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Deputy Rodney Fundraiser T-Shirt

Deputy Rodney Fundraiser T-Shirt

Navy short sleeve soft cotton fundraiser shirt. Orders are open until June 26, 2026.

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Clay Edwards Merchandise Fundraiser

Clay Edwards merchandise fundraiser supporting Deputy Yates Rodney, Covington 12.

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Rodney Strong Bracelet Fundraiser

Rodney Strong Bracelet Fundraiser

Rodney Strong support bracelets benefiting Deputy Yates Rodney.

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Fundraising

Current Support Options

Donations

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Merchandise

Purchase available benefit merchandise or view supporter merchandise campaigns as they are added.

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Raffles

Request numbered raffle tickets. Each ticket is tracked with purchaser information for drawing and recordkeeping.

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Events

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Progress

Fundraiser Tracking

Verified Website Donations

$480.00

Automatically tracked paid/verified donations processed through this website.

Verified Shirt Sales

$3,585.00

Automatically tracked paid/verified Deputy Rodney shirt orders.

Verified Bracelet Sales

$956.00

Automatically tracked paid/verified Rodney Strong bracelet orders.

Active Fundraisers

6

Active campaigns currently listed.

Community

Supporters

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Columbia Fire Department

Columbia Fire Department

Law Enforcement and Firefighters love giving each other a hard time, but its all out of love.

When push comes to shove Blue and Red are the same team and got each other's 6.

Big thanks to the Columbia Fire Department for supporting Deputy Yates Rodney!

Please share this to help get the word out!

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Clay Edwards

Clay Edwards

Clay Edwards is selling merchandise and donating part of the proceeds in support of Deputy Yates Rodney, Covington 12.

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Events

Upcoming Events

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Mississippians Unite to Support Deputy Yates Rodney Through Blood Donation

Jun 11, 2026

Mississippians Unite to Support Deputy Yates Rodney Through Blood Donation

Community members are encouraged to donate blood at any Mississippi Blood Services donor center or mobile blood drive statewide and request that their donation be credited to Group Code ES58 in support of Deputy Yates Rodney.
Donation Center Locations
Flowood Donation Center
115 Tree Street
Flowood, MS 39232

Cleveland Donation Center
609 North Davis Ave., Suite 101B
Cleveland, MS 38732

Oxford Donation Center
2627 West Oxford Loop, Suite C
Oxford, MS 38655

Donation dates and hours vary by location. Appointments can be scheduled online at msblood.com or by calling 601-368-2673. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Replacement Drive for Deputy Yates Rodney

Jun 23, 2026

Replacement Drive for Deputy Yates Rodney

Lamar County Sheriff Training Facility

Tuesday, 06/23/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Lamar County Sheriff Training Facility
99 Central Industrial Row, Purvis, MS 39475

Donations will result in financial credits to help with out-of-pocket expenses such as gas and prescription deductibles for Yates Rodney!

2nd Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride

Jun 27, 2026

2nd Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride

The Columbia Fire Department is excited to announce our 2nd Annual Benefit Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, June 27, 2026!

Last year's ride was an incredible success thanks to the support of our community, and we're looking forward to making this year's event even bigger and better.

All proceeds from the ride will be donated to the injured deputy to help relieve some of the burdens during his recovery.

? 801 Pearl St., Columbia, MS 39429
? Registration Begins: 8:00 AM
?? Kickstands Up: 10:00 AM
? Entry Fee: $20 Per Bike

Deputy Rodney receiving support during recovery

Latest

Updates

The Wounded Blue

Words can't describe how grateful we are for Randy Sutton and his team at The Wounded Blue Foundation for reaching out to us!
They heard about Deputy Yates Rodney's injuries and immediately flew in from Las Vegas to meet him and his family! Everyone is super excited to see what they have in store for him!
If you're in law enforcement and get critically injured on duty reach out to The Wounded Blue Foundation! They're waiting, willing and eager to help their brothers and sisters in blue!

Jun 19, 2026

The Wounded Blue

Randy Sutton and his team at The Wounded Blue are ready, willing, and able to support injured law enforcement anywhere in the county!
Go like their page and never hesitate to reach out to them if you need help!
#rodneystrong (Curtis Dement)

Jun 19, 2026

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