Archive for Fundraising

1700+ CITI Employees Step Up to Answer the Call® and raise $437,000 for our charity.

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

Here are some highlights from Citi Global Community Day in New York City.  We are so grateful for the support of all of the employees for their incredible generosity.

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Hit Show Flashpoint Cast and ION Television Step Up to Answer the Call® – Podcast with Enrico Colantoni

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

Veteran television actor Enrico Colantoni who plays Sgt. Gregory Parker from the series Flashpoint on ION TV stopped by the Benefit Fund offices to sit down for a podcast.  Enrico is best known for his role as Elliot on the hit series Just Shoot Me.  Enrico whose brother was a police officer in Canada has [...]

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10-13 Gala was a Big Success

Posted by Robert Allen on October 14, 2011 with 0 Comments

We want to thank everyone who made our 26th Annual Gala a huge success. The feedback and comments from everyone was so positive. We were thrilled with the turnout and support from our attendees. Special thanks to the children who sang. Not once but twice as they accompanied recording artist Duane McLaughlin on stage for [...]

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Press Coverage of the 10 – 13 Gala at the Park Avenue Armory.

Posted by Robert Allen on October 14, 2011 with 0 Comments

Here is some of the early press coverage of the 26th Annual Gala Dinner held on October 13 at the Park Avenue Armory. Answer the Call- Press Recap New York Social Diary Bloomberg News Fox News The Daily News Universal Sports We will have more press updates as we get them.

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New York Police & Fire Widow’s and Children’s’ Benefit Fund to Host 26th Annual Gala on “10-13”, honoring Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO, Lloyd C. Blankfein

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

NEW YORK, NY (October 4, 2011) – New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund Chairman, Stephen J. Dannhauser of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and President, Kevin Parker of Deutsche Asset Management will host the charity’s 26th Annual Benefit Gala with a tribute to New York City’s fallen first responders on Thursday, [...]

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Staind Helps to Answer the Call® with Sold Out Concert

Posted by Robert Allen on September 16, 2011 with 0 Comments

Staind shared the stage with charity last night allowing Director of Development to thank fans for Answering The Call. 100% of all tickets sales were donated to the charity and Atlantic records promised to match funds raised.

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Staind Answers the Call® and Puts on Concert to Help The Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on September 13, 2011 with 0 Comments

Click Here to Buy Tickets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 “THE MAKING OF STAIND” DOCUMENTARY PREMIERING ON YOUTUBE TOMORROW (SEPT. 13) AT NOON EDT. STAIND SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT TOMORROW (SEPT. 13) DEBUT SINGLE “NOT AGAIN” #1 AT ROCK RADIO; NYC BEST BUY THEATER SHOW ON 9/15 TO AID NEW YORK POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS’ [...]

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“Ready to Live” is Ready to Download

Posted by Robert Allen on September 12, 2011 with 0 Comments

Well it is official. Duane McLaughlin on Saturday September 10, 2011 performed his new song “Ready to Live”. We want to thank Duane for his generosity in donating a portion of the proceeds to The Benefit Fund. Special thanks goes out to long time friend of the Charity Alan T. Brown for making this relationship [...]

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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 [...]

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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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