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Duane McLaughlin Answers The Call® for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on September 10, 2011 with 0 Comments

Duane donates a portion of the proceeds from “Ready to Live” iTunes download sales Click Here to Download the Album. Duane McLaughlin actor/philanthropist has put his mind; body and soul to the max into partnering up with the New York Police & Fire Widow’s & Children Benefit Fund with his upcoming album release “Ready To [...]

Filed Under: Fundraising

Article about Charitable Foundations Talks About The Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on September 6, 2011 with 0 Comments

Our Director of Development Linda Giammona was recently interviewed for an article that appeared on Pension & Investments website Linda Giammona, director of development for the New York Police & Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, said contributions to the 26-year-old charity spiked after 9/11, especially after getting a plug from President George W.Bush during [...]

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Mark Sanchez Supporting The Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on September 4, 2011 with 1 Comments

Click Here to Order Your Shirt Today. Muze Clothing Launches Limited-Edition Mark Sanchez “You Go, We Go” FDNY T-Shirt Proceeds benefit The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund and the FDNY Foundation  NEW YORK, August 29th, 2011 — Muze Clothing has announced a partnership with New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez [...]

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New York Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez to Raise Money for The Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on August 24, 2011 with 2 Comments

It was announced today at a press conference held at Jets training camp Mark Sanchez is selling an FDNY themed t-shirt and he is donating 50% of the net proceeds from sales of the T-Shirt to the New York Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund and 50% of the net proceeds from sales [...]

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Great time at the 27th Annual Beneficiary Family Mets Game.

Posted by Robert Allen on June 23, 2011 with 0 Comments

A short rain delay did not deter the families of our Beneficiaries from having a great time at the game.  Our guests arrived at the Bullpen Plaza entrance to be greeted by volunteers from our military.  They picked up their tickets and t-shirts and headed inside to enjoy some hotdogs chips and beverages.  There was [...]

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Board of Directors visits Port Authority Headquarters

Posted by Robert Allen on June 10, 2011 with 0 Comments

Yesterday some of the members of our Board of Directors had a chance to visit the headquarters of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.  Superintendent of Police Michael A. Fedorko and his team welcomed us and conducted a tour of their training facility.  We had a chance to see a K-9 demonstration [...]

Filed Under: Board of Directors

Beyonce’ Sings God Bless the USA Proceeds to The Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on May 5, 2011 with 0 Comments

Download God Bless the USA from iTunes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEYONCÉ’S UNRELEASED RECORDING OF “GOD BLESS THE USA” NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON THE iTunes STORE ARTIST AND COLUMBIA RECORDS TO DONATE THEIR PROCEEDS TO NEW YORK POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS’ & CHILDREN’S BENEFIT FUND * TELEVISION DEBUT ON PIERS MORGAN TONIGHT CNN TONIGHT AT 9:00 [...]

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Sponsor a Family for the Annual Met’s Game at Citifield

Posted by Robert Allen on April 26, 2011 with 0 Comments

It is that time of year again – The New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund will have its 27th Annual Family Day & Game on Wednesday, June 22nd.

  This is always a great day out for the spouses, children and grandchildren of our fallen heroes.  Our annual event provides a chance [...]

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Interview with Supporter Patricia Marro

Posted by Robert Allen on April 18, 2011 with 0 Comments

In this podcast interview Robert Allen gets a chance to speak with one of the Benefit Funds newest supporters Patricia Marro.  Patricia is the head of marketing of Digital Edge.  Digital Edge is a highly-specialized technology organization focused on supporting back-end technology services within data centers. The Benefit Fund is not a new discovery for [...]

Filed Under: Podcast

Board Meeting Held at FDNY Headquarters

Posted by Robert Allen on February 7, 2011 with 0 Comments

We want to thank Fire Commissioner Cassano for his hospitality and to his team for showing us around.  We had a great experience and are looking forward to returning for another visit.

Filed Under: Board of Directors