TackleMeBen
09-28-2007, 11:53 AM
Findlay, OH) ? September 27, 2007 - Findlay, Ohio native and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger announced today the second in a series of grants the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund will be distributing during the 2007 NFL Season. The grant will be distributed to Arizona Search Dog Inc, which was founded by Captain John Dean of the City of Phoenix Fire Department.
Arizona Search Dog currently has nine dogs that are deployed by the Phoenix Fire Department to locate lost persons and other FEMA Search and Rescue Missions. The Arizona Task Force was deployed to the attacks on the World Trade Center, The Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Arizona Search Dog Inc. will use the grant for veterinary care and necessary supplies. ?I formed our group to purchase the dogs and assign them to each handler. That way if the handler needed to leave, the dog remained with the group,? said Captain Dean. ?It also ensures care and support of our dogs during lean budget years. Captain Dean continued, ?While most people agree a good search dog is a valuable resource we are being asked to do more with less and canine programs are not at the top of most priority lists. There are not words to explain the deep appreciation I have to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation for this grant.?
?I feel honored to be able to contribute to this unique group in the City of Phoenix.? said Roethlisberger. ?Across our country, police and firemen risk their lives to protect our communities, and K-9 units provide a critical resource. I hope my contribution can add to their efforts and encourage others to support our police and fire departments and the dogs that assist them.?
This NFL season The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will be distributing grants to Police and Fire Departments in Pittsburgh and in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away opponent for the Steelers in 2007. The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation invited police and fire departments in the 9 cities to submit proposals detailing their needs.
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation seeks to provide support for police and fire departments throughout the US and to enhance the quality of life for residents of Findlay, OH and Pittsburgh, PA.
In commenting on why establishing a charitable foundation is important to him, Roethlisberger said, ?I was raised with a grounded perspective on life, to recognize my blessings and help others as best I can. I feel fortunate to establish a foundation committed to servicing our communities in its own unique way. This is something I am sincerely passionate about.?
In 2006, the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation distributed its first grant to the Police Department in Findlay Ohio, Ben?s hometown. The grant helped to replace their service dog, Flip, who was tragically shot and killed. The grant also purchased a K-9 ballistic vest for the new dog.
http://www.steelers.com/article/82291/
Arizona Search Dog currently has nine dogs that are deployed by the Phoenix Fire Department to locate lost persons and other FEMA Search and Rescue Missions. The Arizona Task Force was deployed to the attacks on the World Trade Center, The Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Arizona Search Dog Inc. will use the grant for veterinary care and necessary supplies. ?I formed our group to purchase the dogs and assign them to each handler. That way if the handler needed to leave, the dog remained with the group,? said Captain Dean. ?It also ensures care and support of our dogs during lean budget years. Captain Dean continued, ?While most people agree a good search dog is a valuable resource we are being asked to do more with less and canine programs are not at the top of most priority lists. There are not words to explain the deep appreciation I have to the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation for this grant.?
?I feel honored to be able to contribute to this unique group in the City of Phoenix.? said Roethlisberger. ?Across our country, police and firemen risk their lives to protect our communities, and K-9 units provide a critical resource. I hope my contribution can add to their efforts and encourage others to support our police and fire departments and the dogs that assist them.?
This NFL season The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will be distributing grants to Police and Fire Departments in Pittsburgh and in the cities and surrounding communities of each regular season away opponent for the Steelers in 2007. The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation invited police and fire departments in the 9 cities to submit proposals detailing their needs.
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation seeks to provide support for police and fire departments throughout the US and to enhance the quality of life for residents of Findlay, OH and Pittsburgh, PA.
In commenting on why establishing a charitable foundation is important to him, Roethlisberger said, ?I was raised with a grounded perspective on life, to recognize my blessings and help others as best I can. I feel fortunate to establish a foundation committed to servicing our communities in its own unique way. This is something I am sincerely passionate about.?
In 2006, the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation distributed its first grant to the Police Department in Findlay Ohio, Ben?s hometown. The grant helped to replace their service dog, Flip, who was tragically shot and killed. The grant also purchased a K-9 ballistic vest for the new dog.
http://www.steelers.com/article/82291/