Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York

E-241/L-109 Fundraiser for "Friends of Dominic"
E241/L109 invites you to a benefit to offset the medical costs that the Laforgia family has incurred during Dominic Jr.'s ongoing fight with cancer. Thursday, March 10th from 2 - 6 pm at LiGreci's Staaten, Forest Ave, S.I. Live music, buffet lunch, refreshments. $100 raffle & 50/50 chances, Chinese Auction. Suggested donation at the door $40 adults & $15 under 12 yrs. Anyone wishing to donate prizes for the auction can contact: E241/L109 718-745-9480, Tim Butler 347-538-1464, Mike Mullaly 917-412-6406, Jim Schmidt 718-986-4893, Mike Barbarino 631-831-2712, Bob Desandis 917-796-0319.

Javits Center International Vision Expo East 2005 Event!
Looking for FF volunteers to help staff the donated booth on Friday, Saturday, Sunday , March 11 -13 to help raise money for the UFA's Widows and Children's Funds, Support Our Troops in Iraq & NYC Prevent Blindness. Any time would be appreciated and fun-looking for a few FFs each day to staff the booth area or help drive traffic there for a few hours each day. It's a trade-only show, booth 3786, Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm, Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00pm, Sunday 9:30am - 5:00pm. Visitors can give a donation to each or all charities, or make a foul shot or sink a putt-a fun way to WIN a prize and still give to others in need. If you want to help, contact Paul Dwyer (cell 203-209-2623), who has been working FF Gino Capitali (ret E47) & members of Engine 7 Ladder 1 in setting up the event. http://www.visionexpoeast.com

Fundraiser Party for UFA Heroes Fund, in Queens
To benefit the families of the firefighters who died or were injured in the line of duty on January 23rd, 2005. March 13th. 2pm - 9pm. Killarney's Cottage, 63-28 Woodhaven Blvd, Queens (South of the LIE on Woodhaven Blvd). Live music by blue's band "Body & Soul". Special guest bands include Eugene Ho, Jack and the C's, Square Rooters and for the really brave who wish to sing…open mic! Free buffet. 50/50 raffle. All monies raised will go to affected families. In conjunction with the NY Post/UFA Heroes Fund. Info: Rob Carlo, L23, 516-643-6499.

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