NEW CANAAN, Conn. Sept. 13, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- AmeriCares, the national and international disaster relief organization, announced today that it has set up a fund for the spouses and children of those New York City uniformed Firefighters, Police Officers, and uniformed Port Authority employees, who have perished in Tuesday's terrible tragedy.
The "Heroes' Fund" has been established due to the enormous outpouring of support from people all over the country wanting to assist the families of those who perished in the line of duty.
"I want the families of these true heroes to know that America Cares," stated Robert C. Macauley, Founder and Chairman of AmeriCares. "My family and I are honored to offer $1,000,000 to these families through the AmeriCares 'Heroes' Fund."
Donors wishing to make contributions to AmeriCares' "Heroes' Fund" can log onto AmeriCares' web site at www.americares.org or call 1.800.486.HELP. One hundred percent of all the donations to AmeriCares' "Heroes' Fund" will be distributed to the immediate families of the New York City uniformed firefighters, police officers and uniformed Port Authority employees, who have perished in Tuesday's terrible tragedy.
To schedule an interview with an AmeriCares disaster relief worker learn more about the AmeriCares "Heroes' Fund" or our relief efforts in New York City, please contact Elizabeth Griffin or Jon Fagan at 1.800.486.HELP (4357).
AmeriCares is the nonprofit international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs-and supports long-term healthcare programs-for people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion. Since its inception in 1982, AmeriCares has delivered over $2.9 billion in aid to 137 nations worldwide. Please help us to continue our relief efforts by sending your cash donations to AmeriCares, 161 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 or by calling AmeriCares at 1.800.486.HELP or logging onto www.americares.org.
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CONTACT: AmeriCares, New Canaan
Elizabeth Griffin or Jon Fagan
800-486-4357