Launch of Brother-to-Brother Initative on Thursday, 9/25

The 3rd annual event will launch the new Adam's Angels "Brother-to-Brother" initiative to provide support and resources for first responders who are suffering from various WTC illnesses & military members who have been wounded in the war on terror.

ADAM'S ANGELS TO LAUNCH BROTHER-TO-BROTHER, A NEW INITATIVE TO SUPPORT THOSE SUFFERING FROM WTC RELATED ILLNESSES AND TROOPS INJURED IN THE WAR ON TERROR AT THE 3rd ANNUAL "SALUTE TO FIREFIGHTERS" ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 FROM 7:00 PM -11:00 PM AT SALOON, NYC Contact: Jill A. Pall (Founder, Adam's Angels) Phone: 516-582-5546 Email: Salute2FF@aol.com Website: www.AdamsAngels.org New York, New York On Thursday, September 25th, firefighters, military members, veterans, 9/11 family members, and compassionate supporters of New York's Bravest will attend "A Salute to Firefighters" to honor fallen heroes and recognize the sacrifices made everyday. The 3rd annual event will launch the new Adam's Angels "Brother-to-Brother" initiative to provide support and resources for first responders who are suffering from various WTC illnesses and military members who have been wounded in the war on terror. Angel Awards will be presented to organizations that exemplify the true meaning of brotherhood at this year's event. "A Salute to Firefighters" will take from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM at Saloon (1584 York Avenue between 83rd and 84th Streets). Every dollar c ollected from admission and raffle ticket sales will go directly to the SSGT Chris Engeldrum FDNY Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12033, the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund or the Thomas R. Elsa sser Fund. Firefighter/EMS/Military/Veteran tickets are $5 and Friends tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at door, if available) See www.AdamsAngels.org t o purchase tickets or email salute2ff@aol.com. Saloon has generously opened their doors to host this wonderful fundraiser for the third year in a row. The evening will feature a live performance by Celtic punk rock band, The Ruffians (www.theruffians.com) who have donated their time to play at the event. Members from the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes & Dru ms Band (www.fdnypipesanddrums.com) will also be in attendance and play songs throughout the evening. Admission price includes: a free drink compliments of Saloon, discounted drinks and entertainment. Raffle tickets and branded beer steins (courtesy of JP Productions) will also be available for purchase. This celebration is 100% volunteer driven. The planning and host committees are made up of amazing individuals- including FDNY members, 9/11 family members and military members who have com e together to support this wonderful effort. The Planning Committee: Hazel Alvarado, Melissa Brengel, Melissa Budnick, Brian Farrell, Elisa Gunzl, Nicole Kaduso n, Tony Lilli, Brittney Lipsett, Patrick McElvaney, Jill Pall, Kristian Prior, Matthew Prior & William Rohr. The Host Committee: Jarod Blake, Jason Brezler, Jeff Brosi, Bren dan Cawley, Jonathan Cummings, William "Billy Bingo" Denis, John20Feal, Fred Ill,Tom Lomino, Linda Maurer, Jennifer Megliola, Sean Murphy, Bobby McGuire, Chris Page, Kelly Roberts , Lou Rufrano, Andrew Smart ,Tom Smith, Sabrina Tanbara & Anthony Tito. The event also has the support of many organizations including: FDNY Boxing, FDNY Hockey, FDNY Lacrosse, FDNY Soccer, FDNY Steuben Association, FDNY VFW, Friends of Firefighters, Bradstreet 4, TheBraves t.com, Feal Good Foundation, MurphGuide.com, Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund, Thomas R. Elsasser Fund, Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard & Airmen's Club Adam's Angels was star ted in memory of Adam David Rand (Firefighter, FDNY Squad 288 & Fire Safety Instructor, Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department) who became an angel on September 11th while saving others. Adam's Angels have never and will never directly accept donations . However, w e work tirelessly to help promote20an d raise funds for various causes that we believe in to help keep Adam's memory alive. See www.AdamsAngels.org for more information. The SSGT Chris Engeldrum FDNY Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #12033 was instituted on 8/12/2005, in memory of SSGT Christian P. Engeldrum, the first New York firefighter to die in Iraq out of the 103 who have been activated since 9/11. In keeping in the spirit of their national organization, they have been steadfast supporters of the rehabilitation of disabled veterans from Walter Reed and Bethesda Hospitals, assisted the widows and orphans of disabled and needy veterans and promoted Americanism through education in patriotism and service t o the community of New York City. For more information, please visit: ht tp://www.fdnyvfw.com The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund was established in memory of Terry Farrell, a decorated member of Rescue 4/FDNY and Chief of the Dix Hill s Volunteer Fire Department. Terry perished on September 11, 2001 in the Wo rld Trade Center attack. The Farrell Firefighters fund was established to support the needs of firefighters and their families, across the nation, with educational, med ical and equipment needs. This fund supports the firefighters who serve our communities. The fund tries hard never to say no to any request for aid and have given out over $500,000 since its inception in 2002. For more information, please visit: http://www.terryfarrellfund.org The Thomas R. Elsasser Fund was established in 1992 to support the families of NYC firefighters who died non-line of duty as active members of the FDNY. This fund supports the many families that do not have access to the more lucrative financial benefit packages that the families of members who have made the supreme sacrifice do. The funds are used to help with medical costs, housing and repairs and school tuitions, to name a few. For more information, please visit: http://ufalocal94.org/funds/elsasser.php=2 0 XXX

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Adam's Angels was started in memory of Adam David Rand (Firefighter, FDNY Squad 288 & Fire Safety Instructor, Bellmore Volunteer Fire Department) who became an angel on September 11th while saving others. See www.AdamsAngels.org for more information.