Darby Fire Company # 1 & The Camden County Emerald Society have teamed up for a fundraising event to help both organizations. The proceeds will benefit both organizations and a donation will be made to the Delaware County Fire, EMS & Police Memorial Committee.

Once again Upper Darby Fire Fighters Union did an excellent job with the Pour for the Cure Benefit. "The CHIEF" lead the Greater Overbrook String band, with the Camden County Pipes and Drums following with 2 excellent sets.

Brookline Fire Company held their 1st Golf outting at Cobbs Creek Golf Course. Proceeds from the outting are to go to the celebration of their 100th anniversary to be held in 2014.

Upper Darby Firefighters Local 2493 would like to thank everyone who attended their 7th annual pour for the cure to help kids with Muscular Dystrophy at Caseys in Drexel Hill Saturday night. The event was a success as always, and everyone did a great job. Special thanks to Marty Kelly and Captain Bill Norris who take charge of this event every year. The Camden County Pipes and Drums and the Greater Overbrook String Band led by retired Deputy Chief John Hicks were the highlights of the evening. Thanks also to Frank Melvin, the owner of Caseys, who gives us the chance to host the event at his bar every year, the bartenders, and the great girls who lend their time to help us sell tickets and 50/50s.

CFD held a benefit at Bootleggers for the Toxic Fire Memorial.

UDFD Fire Fighters union & Casey's teamed together for the 6th annual Pour for the Cure for Muscular Dystrophy. Once again with a standing room only crowd another great job was done by all.
My only regret is I was unable to stay for the group shot due to a prior commitment. Video was also taken and will be posted. Go to left red column and click on my videos.

UDFD held their annual Pour for the Cure benefit for MDA at asey's again this year. Once again it was a great time and great turn out for a good cause.

The "We Love Helen Benefit" was held Saturday night at St Laurence Church. The event was a big success, and the Lynch family would like to thank everyone who attended, participated, donated or put in the hard work to make this event the success that it was.

Lower Merion Fire Department hosted one of the National Fallen Firefighter Benefit Golf Outings today at the Westover Golf Club. Good fun for a Great cause. It was a great weather day for the event with a good turn out. L.M.F.D. would like to thank all those that participated or hosted todays outing, making it a successful event.

The 32nd annual Hero Scholarship Bowl was held at Widener University this year. Plaques were presented to the Families of Michael Reagan & Nicholas Picozzi who lost their lives in the line of duty this past year. The hero scholarship bowl is held annually to support scholarships for children of Police, Fire & Ems personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Police, Fire & EMS personnel from throughout the County showed up to represent the respective communities they protect. The teams are made up of Senior All Stars from throughout County schools to make up the teams for East & West. Congratulations to the winners of this years game, and thank you to all that support this event.

A hockey game to honor Michael Reagan and kick off the Michael Reagan Scholarship fund was held at Ice Works in Aston Twp. A ceremonial dropping of the puck was held at center ice with Michael Reagan Sr dropping the puck and the Chiefs of Sharon Hill & Holmes Fire Companies at the face off. The scholarship fund will benefit those who endeavor to pursue a career in the emergency services. The game was played by the Ridley Raiders & Penncrest Lions middle schools.

UDFD Professional Fire Fighters Union held their annual benefit for muscular dystrophy today. Once again a great time for a great cause. Many were on hand again this year to show their support.

Words and these pictures don't say enough. This was one class event from start to finish. Camden Emerald Society was AWESOME. The Mummers band, and everyone else that came out to support this event. Standing room only. The UDFD Professional Fire Fighters Union held their annual Pour for the Cure benefit for MDA @Casey's. They raised approx $40,000 at todays benefit. I thank them for letting me be a small part of it. At times with the Emerald Society playing, with Pat in the center, it was hard to hold back the tears and take pictures. Well done just doesn't say it.