Jefferies’ Clients, Employees, and Shareholders Raise $7.5 Million for Haiti Relief

January 19th, 2010
NEW YORK and LONDON, January 19, 2010
Jefferies announced today a total donation of $7.5 million to organizations providing immediate help to victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The firm’s clients generated $5.5 million through global trading commissions on January 15th, Jefferies donated $1 million, and voluntary elections from the firm’s 2,628 employee-partners and Board of Directors totaled another $1 million. All funds will be wired directly today for immediate relief work.

Contributions will be designated only for relief efforts associated with the recent earthquake in Haiti. The American Red Cross, UNICEF, Save the Children, the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (CBHF) and the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) will each receive $1 million. Partners in Health, Americares, Shelterbox, H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 and SOS Children’s Village will each receive $500,000.“On Wednesday, January 20, 2010, twenty H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 veteran disaster response experts will be escorted by the FBI to Haiti. We will leverage our hard earned wisdom and the financial support of Jefferies to provide leadership to multiply response effectiveness, and with the skills and empathy born from the WTC mission, we will respectfully recover the Haitian victims and empower the survivors to build again,” said Bill Keegan, President of H.E.A.R.T. 9/11.

“This extraordinary contribution from Jefferies, as well as their many philanthropic clients, to UNICEF’s emergency relief efforts in Haiti is truly remarkable and will literally save lives; the enthusiasm shown to make a difference by Jefferies’ leadership and employees is encouraging,” commented Edward Lloyd, Chief Financial Officer of the United States Fund for UNICEF. “One hundred percent of the funds will go toward our effort to provide items such as water purification tablets, oral rehydration salts, tents, portable toilets, blankets and other basic necessities, insuring that Haiti’s children are getting all that they need now and in the weeks to come, we are truly appreciative.”“This gift will go directly to provide emergency medical care for patients in Haiti. Thanks to the generosity of Jefferies and their clients, PIH is sending medical personnel, supplies, food and water that are so desperately needed. We are very grateful,” said Paul Zintl, Chief Operations Officer, Partners In Health.

“Our 2,628 employee-partners and our amazing clients made this happen. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” added Richard B. Handler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jefferies.

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Haiti Relief Mission - Update 01-18-2010

January 19th, 2010
A team of twenty from H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 will be responding to take part in the relief effort in earthquake-ravaged Haiti on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. They will land in Santo Domingo and use that as a jumping off point to Haiti. Our members will join in the herculean task of helping that devastated country. They have medical supplies and expertise that are so badly needed in this decimated area.
We have received a tremendous response from our members to our request for participation in a relief mission. The first deployment will see a team of twenty volunteers from H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 evaluate the situation and begin to help in whatever tasks are required. There will be more relief missions in the future in a continuing effort to have H.E.A.R.T. 9/11?? be a positive force in this relief effort.?? Our thanks go out to all and we ask for your continued support and prayers. H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 will be able to help those in need because we have received tremendous support and funding from the benevolence of Jefferies & Company (Jefferies is an independent, full-service securities and investment banking firm serving companies and their investors globally. Check out this article from their website at: Jefferies - Haiti Relief News Story). We thank them as well.
Hopefully, there will be updates from wherever the team is and we ask that you will go to our website at: www.HEART911.org

The Staff at H.E.A.R.T. 9/11

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Haiti Relief Mission - Update 01-15-2010

January 15th, 2010
Once again, the H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 membership has demonstrated the “can do” spirit that has defined us since our inception and was the impetus for our organizing. The response has been overwhelming and the H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 Executive Board thanks you all. As we watch the video reports emanating from Haiti, we are moved to action. The pictures of helpless family members camped in front of a pile of debris, which hides their loved ones, bring us back to images from our own recent past. But there are times when good intentions and the overwhelming desire to “do something” is an impediment to the first line professional Search & Rescue teams and ultimately hurts those we want to help. Our colleagues of NYTF-1 are on the ground and our federal friends stationed in the Dominican Republic are reporting that a mountain of supplies without a delivery strategy will soon strangle supply lines. Groups arriving without authorization or mission orders will siphon resources without providing necessary services and will burden the already stressed response community.

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 members are critical incident response experts and we will respond when our services are requested and the mission defined. We will be guided by the first rules of emergency response, do no further harm, don’t add to the chaos be part of the solution not the problem. The tragedy in Haiti regrettably will be with us for many weeks and months to come; H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 will respond and will make a difference. Drawing from our experiences in dealing with such a cataclysmic situation, we have developed a unique overview of the coordinated and sustained effort that is needed to respond to such a crisis event.

The H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 Executive Board understands that our membership wants to somehow make things better for the Haitian community. You CAN help the victims of this unimaginable devastation in a practical and meaningful way by encouraging your family, friends and colleagues to make a contribution to H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 and become part of our team. Please direct them to WWW.HEART911.ORG and click on Donate or send checks payable to: HEART 9/11 at 614 Frelinghuysen Ave. Newark, NJ 07114.

Please, as you pray for the earthquake victims and their families, keep our NYTF-1 friends and all the first responders in your thoughts.

The Staff at H.E.A.R.T. 9/11

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Possible Haiti Relief Mission

January 15th, 2010
H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 joins the world in our expression of grief for the people of Haiti and their families here in the USA as they struggle with an unimaginable loss. We know there are no words that will comfort the survivors as they await news regarding the welfare of their loved ones. But we can offer the assistance of the H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 disaster response experts. This morning as the level of destruction and the human suffering grew, the Executive Board of H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 decided to extend our area of response beyond our national borders to include our international neighbors. Towards that end, we have contacted a number of international aid organizations and government agencies to offer a twenty person team of H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 members to assist in the disaster relief.

At this time, because of the on-site challenges, all organizations have been asked to stand down while the military and two select U.S.A.R. teams assess the most pressing needs. Because the situation is fluid, we are asking H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 members to monitor the broadcast news and look for our updates regarding our anticipated deployment. At that time, we will provide you with the necessary medical clearance requirements and when to pick up your uniforms, equipment and safety gear.
The Staff at H.E.A.R.T. 9/11

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Fordham-Columbia Football Game

September 10th, 2009

2009 ???Liberty Cup??? Football Game - Columbia at Fordham

The ???Liberty Cup??? is awarded annually to the winner of the Fordham-Columbia football game. The trophy was dedicated in 2002, a year after the Columbia-Fordham game was postponed on September 11, 2001, to honor the alumni of both universities and all victims killed on 9/11/01. There are few better ways to celebrate those lives and our American spirit than to attend a NYC College Football game on a beautiful Fall evening, demonstrating our strength and resiliency.

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 6:00 PM, Fordham will play host to cross town rival Columbia University in the annual ???Liberty Cup??? game. Fordham University, H.E.A.R.T. 9/11, the?? NYPD & FDNY Football Teams, and Academics in Motion will host and make available Free tickets to non-profits groups that grew from 9/11/01. A representative from each organization will be recognized on the field prior to the game and their logo will be displayed on the scoreboard screen during the game. High school aged young adults will have the opportunity to be on the field for the pre-game warm ups, interacting with the Fordham coaching staff. Please join us for a great game and tailgate party.

Organizations have two options for securing game tickets. The first is to request tickets for just the game, and the other option is for the first 500 people to join the NYPD & FDNY football teams for a tailgate barbecue prior to the game. Tailgate tickets are limited to 500
people on a first come first serve basis and will need to commit in advance.

NYPD & FDNY Tailgate Party begins at 3:00pm (Game Tickets and Tailgate Passes required) Tickets will be distributed prior to the game at the tailgate area.

If your group is interested in attending the game and/or participating in the pre-game
tailgate party, please email; jpresbrey@academicsinmotion.org with the following information:

1) Number of tickets requested

2) Either YES if interested in tailgate prior to game or NO if you are just coming for the game

3) Who extended the invitation to you or your group

4) How you will travel to the game: car, bus or public transportation?

5) E-mail address and name of primary contact person for the group

The deadline for tickets is Monday, September 14, 2009.

Once confirmed, you will receive an e-mail from our committee with further information regarding the game.

Please note that if you plan on driving your own vehicle, Fordham security charges $10 for
parking. Buses can drop attendees of by the tailgate area and pick them up after the game.

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H.E.A.R.T. 9/11’s Latest Project Completion

June 10th, 2009

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 is proud to announce the completion of our latest project. We had offered H.E.A.R.T. 9/11’s services to a very worthy group. It is called “Friends of Firefighters”. This community-based organization is a nonprofit entity devoted to firefighters and their families. You can read all about them by clicking on: FRIENDS of FIREFIGHTERS

We answered their request to remodel a building in the Redhook section of Brooklyn located at 199 Van Brunt Street. It was once the former quarters of FDNY Engine 202 - Ladder 101. H.E.A.R.T. 9/11’s mission is to transform the second floor into several offices for counseling, create an area for physical therapy, and also remodel a kitchen and bathroom. This project was conducted over several weekends in April and May and had H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 board member John Viola in charge.

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 workers at Van Brunt St. job site

The response of our members was overwhelming and very gratifying. Throughout the three weekends we spent at the location we had a coalition of members from across the spectrum of occupations, crafts and endeavors. H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 wishes to thank all involved in making this a complete success. They include our members from the Construction & General Building Laborers’ Local 79 (Jose Chicas, in charge), FDNY active and retired, NYPD, PAPD, Sept 11 National Museum Staff, Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance Staff, Johnny Wund’s crew, individual volunteers and interns, and, of course, Friends of Firefighters led by Nancy Carbone. H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 President Bill Keegan, assisted by Keith Flyer, John Stack, Tony Sanpietro and Paul Dessert, were also on site lending a hand where needed to get the job done.

The Staff at H.E.A.R.T. 9/11

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H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 Attends Survivor Corps Luncheon

June 10th, 2009

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 President Bill Keegan and several members attended the Niarchos Prize for Survivorship Luncheon and Awards Ceremony hosted by Survivor Corps.?? Bill Keegan was asked to be one of the presenters of this award given “in recognition of outstanding efforts to alleviate suffering and promote resilience among the victims of war and violence” throughout the world.This event was attended by over four hundred supporters at the Chelsea Piers Lighthouse Ball Room. Actress and human rights advocate S. Epatha Merkerson (Law & Order) was the gracious emcee. In her introduction of Bill Keegan, she noted the resiliency exemplified by H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 members as they led the country in its recovery following the attacks of September 11, 2001. This unique resilience is a commonality shared with all the Survivor Corps recipients and H.E.A.R.T. 9/11. It is global in scope and entrenched in the human spirit. It was gratifying to be part of this event.
Read about the entire event and the individual stories of those honored at:
Survivor Corps Awards Luncheon
Left to Right: S. Epatha Merkerson, (H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 members) Tony Sanpietro, Donna Lamonaco, Larry Edwards, Wendy Woolfork, Bill Keegan, Tess Rafferty (Project Rebirth)

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February 19, 2009 - News Update

February 19th, 2009

Tragic Loss Of A 9/11 Widow and Advocate

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 would like to express its sadness over the sudden death of Beverly Eckert aboard Continental Flight 3407 that crashed in Buffalo, NY, late Thursday night. She was the courageous widow of September 11, 2001 WTC victim Sean Rooney, and source of strength for many of those impacted by the WTC attack. She perished while enroute to Buffalo where she was to present a scholarship established in her late husband’s memory at Canisius High School. Beverly was an ardent and outspoken advocate for the work of creating a National Memorial and Museum at the WTC site and other important 9/11- related efforts. She was among a select group invited to meet with President Barack Obama last week in Washington, DC. Beverly was an extraordinary individual whose leadership will be dearly missed.

The thoughts and prayers of all H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 members go out to Beverly’s family, and also to the families of the other passengers and crew aboard Flight 3407.

Support St Bernard Project Fundraiser

H.E.A.R.T 9/11 partnered with the St. Bernard Project in December 2007 and completed the rebuilding of five homes for Hurricane Katrina victims. We support the continuing great work being done there. On March 03, 2009, there will be a Fund Raising Benefit sponsored by the New York City Friends of the St. Bernard Project. It will be at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill located in Manhattan at 346 W 46th Street. All proceeds go to further the work of the St. Bernard Project whose main goal is to rebuild homes for the Hurricane Katrina victims in St Bernard Parish, Louisiana.?? Come and meet the cofounders of this organization, Liz McCartney and Zack Rosenburg, and help support a great humanitarian effort.

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H.E.A.R.T 9/11 Newsletter Vol. 1, Issue 2

February 4th, 2009

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11’s latest newsletter is now out.?? Click to view a copy of it or download a pdf version. Read the rest of this entry »

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H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 News for 12/01/08

December 3rd, 2008

H.E.A.R.T. 9/11??Related Stories

On Thursday, November 27, 2008, CBS Channel 2 TV national news featured a story by Kimberly Dozier about S/Sgt Andy Robinson and his wife, Sara.
H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 was spotlighted and President Bill Keegan was interviewed. You can see the entire story??at: CBS-TV Story On Andy Robinson & H.E.A.R.T. 9/11
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Liz McCartney Named CNN Hero of the Year
Last Thursday evening, November 27, 2008,??CNN awarded their 2008 Hero of the Year Award to Liz McCartney, the cofounder of the St. Bernard??Project. She is the person that H.E.A.R.T. 9/11 partnered with when we went to New Orleans in December 2007 to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
See her interview with CNN anchor, Anderson Cooper at:????CNN’s 2008 Hero of the Year Liz McCartney

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