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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The Benefit Fund will be Up in Lights on October 13

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

Mark Messier, Co-Chair for the charity’s “10-13 Answer The Call” Gala , will help kick off the 26th Annual celebration scheduled for October 13th by assisting children from the charity “flip”  the Empire State Building’s light switch.  From Dusk to Dawn on October 13th the Empire State Building will brighten the New York skyline with [...]

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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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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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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 [...]

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