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Help the Benefit Fund when Buying and Selling on eBay.

Posted by LindaG on January 22, 2010 with 0 Comments

If you sell items on eBay you can help the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund.  Each time you sell an item on eBay you can designate a portion of the proceeds to the Benefit Fund.  Just choose us in the drop down box in the Giving Works section in the listing.  You can visit our Giving Works page on eBay to see the items that will help our cause.  We appreciate your support.

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The Year in Review with Rusty Staub and Stephen Dannhauser

Posted by LindaG on December 28, 2009 with 0 Comments

In this podcast episode we sit down with Rusty Staub and Stephen Dannhauser to discuss the accomplishments of the Benefit Fund in 2009.  Listen as Stephen and Rusty recap the events of 2009.  From the annual picnic to the amazing fund raising dinner at the New York Hilton to the incredible Jay-Z concert at Madison Square Garden.  These events along with many others help the Benefit Fund continue to provide for the widows and children of our fallen first responders. 

Special thanks to all of our supporters who have helped us to help others in 2009.  We look forward to many more great podcasts in 2010.

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Holiday Blood Drive to Help The Benefit Fund

Posted by LindaG on December 15, 2009 with 0 Comments

Starting December 18 and lasting through January 11, 2010, NYBC will make a $10 contribution for every pint of blood donated using the FDNY group number, 4FDNY.  At the conclusion of the program, the total amount of money donated will be evenly split among three charities;

New York City Bravest Scholarship Fund

New York Police and Fire Widows and Childrens Benefit Fund

Paramedic Carlos R. Lillo Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

Blood donors must mention the FDNY group number "4FDNY" at the time of donation and the blood donation must take place at one of NYBCs New York or New Jersey donor centers or blood drive locations.  This opportunity is available to any member of the public wishing to donate blood.

To locate a convenient blood drive or to schedule an appointment,

visit www.nybloodcenter.org or call

1-800-933-BLOOD

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Benefit Dinner Press Coverage

Posted by CathleenC on December 3, 2009 with 0 Comments

The 24th Annual Benefit Dinner was featured in an article by Audrey Whirl. The piece appeared in both the Philadelphia Observer as well as The New York Beacon. Click to see the article. NYPFWC2009GALA

Audrey Whirl article

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Annual Dinner Recap with Rusty Staub and Stephen Dannhauser

Posted by LindaG on December 1, 2009 with 6 Comments
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For this podcast we sit down for a conversation with Stephen Dannhauser and Rusty Staub about this years’ Annual Dinner. Listen asIMG_3550 they discuss the impact that the annual dinner has on both the supporters of the Benefit Fund as well as the beneficiaries. So much of the ability of the fund to care for those families that lost loved one in the line of duty depends on the money raised through the dinner.

This year we paid tribute to the four living mayors of New York, learn how each has had a genuine commitment to the Benefit Fund. Rusty and Stephen also share the information about next year when we gather for the 25th Annual Benefit Fund Dinner.

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Mayors Video Segments Michael Bloomberg

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2009 with 0 Comments

Video segment of the New York City Mayors from the Annual Dinner at the New York Hilton on October 8, 2009

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Mayors Video Segments Rudolph Giuliani

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2009 with 0 Comments

Video segment from the tribute to the New York City Mayors on October 8, 2009 at the New York Hilton

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Mayors Video Segments David Dinkins

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2009 with 0 Comments

Video highlight of the tribute to the New York City Mayors featuring David Dinkins

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Mayors Video Segments Edward Koch

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2009 with 0 Comments

Video highlight of Mayor Edward Koch at the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.

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David Dinkins interviews Stephen Dannhauser

Posted by Robert Allen on October 30, 2009 with 0 Comments

Recently Stephen Dannhauser President of The Benefit Fund was a guest on the radio show Dialog with Dinkins. A weekly radio show hosted by former New York City Mayor David Dinkins originating in the NYC area. Mr Dinkins also invited Mrs. Rita Wilson one of the Beneficiaries of The Benefit Fund. Listen along and learn more about the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.

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