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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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25th Annual Dinner Photos and Video

Posted by Robert Allen on December 6, 2010 with 1 Comments

Here are some of the fabulous images from our Annual Gala Dinner at the New York Hilton. Photo Credit:Ron Jordan Natoli This is the video that was shown at the dinner honoring four heroes who paid the ultimate price.

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Media Coverage of the 25th Annual Dinner

Posted by Robert Allen on November 19, 2010 with 0 Comments

There is no question in anyone’s mind that the 25th annual dinner was a terrific success.  Those of you who were with us in person as well as those who joined us on the live video feed felt the excitement in the room.  The press also took notice of what a wonderful event it was.  [...]

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NY 1 Report on 25th Annual Dinner

Posted by Robert Allen on November 6, 2010 with 0 Comments

The hometown news channel NY1 reporter George Whipple filed an excellent report on our 25th Annual dinner at the Hilton. “This organization is all about trying to never forget the loss that takes place when a police officer or fireman or Port Authority or EMS person is killed in the line of duty, giving their [...]

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25th Annual Dinner Highlights

Posted by Robert Allen on November 5, 2010 with 2 Comments

The 25th Annual dinner was a rousing success.  Over 1,000 guests filled the ballroom at the New York Hilton.  The incredible showing of support was overwhelming. Here are some of the photographs from the event. Here is a video clip of the children of our fallen heroes singing the National Anthem

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25th Annual Dinner Live Video Stream Replay

Posted by Robert Allen on November 2, 2010 with 2 Comments

If you were not able to attend our 25th Anniversary Gala fund raising Dinner on November 3 in person watch the replay of the video streaming live from the grand ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel. Part 1 Watch live streaming video from answerthecall at livestream.com Part 2 Watch live streaming video from answerthecall [...]

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Rehearsal for Star Spangled Banner

Posted by Robert Allen on October 24, 2010 with 0 Comments

For the first time children of our fallen heroes will be singing the National Anthem at the annual Benefit Fund Dinner. We were with these talented children today along with firefighter Regina Wilson who has honored us for many years with her beautiful rendition of our National Anthem. This year she will be directing these [...]

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Video from Jay-Z at Madison Square Garden

Posted by robertallen on October 13, 2010 with 0 Comments

Here is some video from the concert at Madison Square Garden on September 11, 2009.  Jay-Z and a host of others performed to a packed house.  The proceeds from the concert went to The Benefit Fund.

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New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund to Honor Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit at 25th Annual Gala on November 3

Posted by robertallen on September 21, 2010 with 0 Comments

Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Lyor Cohen to Receive Inaugural “Answer the Call” Award New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund Chairman Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub and Stephen J. Dannhauser, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Chairman and President and CEO of the Benefit Fund, will host the Fund’s 25th Annual Gala with a [...]

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Annual Picnic and Game a BIG Hit.

Posted by robertallen on May 26, 2010 with 0 Comments

It was a BIG WIN for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund charity.  There were over 1,000 people that came oun and made the 26th annual event truly spectacular for families and friends of the charity. Read below to see how meaningful this night is to our kids: “I wanted [...]

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