Believe 271 Foundation Year in Review 2023

Believe 271 Foundation Year in Review 2023

Believe 271 Foundation Year in Review 2023 "We Got This" By Brian McQueen, President Your Board: Vice President Fred Sherman, Secretary/Asst Treasurer Betsy Schwertfeger, Treasurer/Corresponding Secretary Donna Grems, Christy DeKing, Eric DeKing, Dave Jones, Sarah McQueen, Daniel Mabbett, Daniel Schwertfeger, Dean Yauger It is the hope of our Believe 271 Foundation Inc. Board that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas together and we wish each of you a Happy New Year. The Year 2023 review has unfortunately brought with it the staggering increase in volunteer firefighters being diagnosed with cancer. Our Foundation, created by volunteers that have stepped in to attack this horrible disease through fiscal, social, and emotional support for the firefighters and their families has made a difference in the lives of so many. This all-volunteer…
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World of Roses Glass and Gifts Donations

World of Roses Glass and Gifts Donations

  World of Roses Glass and Gifts   Gift giving can be so difficult at times!   Are you looking for that special, one of a kind gift for any occasion? Let us help you create it!   Place an order, now through October 15, 2023 and a portion will be donated back to Believe 271!   Check out Facebook: World of Roses Glass and Gifts or contact: Jennifer: 315-317-3819 worldofrosesglassandgifts@yahoo.com [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]
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Russ and Marianne Brooks Donation

Russ and Marianne Brooks Donation

The Believe 271 Foundation board would like to take this time to publicly thank Russ and Marianne Brooks for their generous donation to our foundation. Past Chief Brooks while Chief of the Utica FD took a group of brave Utica firefighters to assist at the 9/11 tragedy in New York City. You both will assist firefighters battling cancer.
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Goldfire Inc. Believe 271 Shield

Goldfire Inc. Believe 271 Shield

Goldfire Inc. Believe 271 Shield John Price at Goldfire Inc. has created this shield in honor of our firefighters battling cancer or who have battled cancer. $30 of each shield will go towards the work of our Foundation. Click the link below for his metal shields. https://www.golfireshields.com/metal-shields
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Lee Center Firefighter Donation

Lee Center Firefighter Donation

Lee Center Firefighter Donation [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Here is a donation we gave a Lee Center Firefighter. Tonight I had the honor to present a check from the Believe 271 foundation to Joe Baker of the Lee Center Fire Department to help him with his illness. We are thinking of you Joe and get well. No one fights alone. Also the Lee Center Fire Department held a fundraiser for us and also presented us a check for $1500.00.  Thank you Lee Center Fire Department. This will help us continue our mission. Great job!!! L to R James Rouiller Jr., President Bill Baker, Believe 271 Vice President Fred Sherman and Joe Baker.
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2022 Believe 271 & New York State Tool Scholarship Winners

2022 Believe 271 & New York State Tool Scholarship Winners

Believe 271 & New York State Tool Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarship Winners The Believe 271 Foundation Inc. is pleased to announce the winners of their Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarship recipients in conjunction with New York State Tool Company. This year the Foundation received thirty-eight applications from graduating high school seniors and those in post-secondary education. The donation for the scholarships in the name of Gregory J. Wilsey, founder of New York State Tool, was made to the foundation by Matthew and Lisa Wilsey in honor of Mr. Gregory J. Wilsey who was an advocate for the youth of the area and was mentor to many through his founding of the New York State Tool Company in Chadwicks, New York. The winners of the four $500.00 scholarships this year are as…
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