Fire Services Credit Union] Fire Services Credit Union
Press Release
2015 Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation Golf Tournament raises $15,500
Sold-Out Event Brings 3 Year Total Contribution in excess of $45,000!
Toronto, Ontario, September 9, 2015:
Fire Services Credit Union announced today that after final reconciliations were done, the 2015 3rd Annual Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation Golf Tournament raised a total of $15,500 bringing our three year total contribution to the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation to in excess of $45,000!
"The Foundation is extremely grateful for the partnership we have with Fire Services Credit Union", said Captain Robert Kirkpatrick of Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services, and President of the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation. “The annual golf tournament and yearly ceremony sponsorship is a great example of how much one organization can help the Foundation reach its goals to operate the national firefighters memorial ceremony and provide support programs for the families of fallen firefighters", added Kirkpatrick.
"Three years ago we decided to support a cause that is of fundamental significance to our members", said Kevin Connolly, Chief Executive Officer of Fire Services Credit Union. "The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation through its national support programs does exceptional work with the families of the heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting the public, and we are proud to support their work. We look forward to our fourth annual golf classic on May 30th, 2016 at the Markland Wood Golf Club where we will once again welcome our generous sponsors, Professional Fire Fighter Associations and fire fighter friends from across Ontario", added Connolly.
Fire Services Credit Union operates two branches in Toronto and services the needs of 4,200 Fire Fighters and their families throughout Ontario. The Credit Union has in excess of $70 million is assets.
The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation was created to HONOUR and REMEMBER firefighters who have been killed in the line of duty and to SUPPORT their families. The CFFF is a registered charity and operates by fundraising.