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IAFF: News From The Field Page 1 of2 Sit.:.- Inde.lt. SlIc Search. 0Y.0!J1)"1?l.lbrat)'- R~t Asststal)(<1OI . IAFF Establishes Charity Fund IOONATE NOwl Sept. 13, 2001, 10a.m. -- In the wake of Tuesday's tragedy, the IAFF is preparing to send financial assistance to the families of all fallen fire fighters and to coordinate efforts to assist fire and EMS personnel on the scene in New York City. "The International and its members are mourning the loss of our brothers and sisters," said Schaitberger. "There will be many funds established to help the victims. We are encouraging our members to ask other friends of the fire service to donate to the New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund. This money will go directly to the families of the fallen fire fighters and EMS personnel in New York City." "This fund is the only fund officially endorsed by the IAFF and the Executive Boards of Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, local 94 and New York Uniformed Fire Officer Association, local 854," Schaitberger continued. "Our brothers and sisters appreciate this generosity." "In the aftermath of this tragedy, the families of our fallen brothers and sisters shouldn't have to worry about money," said Vinnie Bollon, General Secretary- Treasurer of the IAFF. "The New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund will make sure they get the assistance they need." Contributions are tax deductible. Send checks payable to "The New York Firefighters 9-U Disaster Relief Fund" to: New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund PO Box 65858 Washington D.C. 20035-5858 OR Wire the money at ABA # 026 003 379 and bank account# 846 011 67. The funds are held by: Amalgamated Bank 1825 K Street N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Please write to billingquestions@iaff.org for any specific billing related questions about donations made to New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund. http://daily.iaff.org/fund.htm 3/7/02