The Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association - local 288 - The Hamilton Professional Fire Fighters Association - local 288

Charity Ball 2012

Taking the lead from last years rousing success this years Charity Ball exceeded all expectations raising over $15,000 for the Hamilton Professional Firefighters Assistance Fund. This years theme was the nutrition and well being of children with donations of $2500 being presented to Franklin Road School Nutrition Program and Living Rock Breakfast Program. Inner City School Breakfast Program was once again a focus of the charity ball with a donation of $5000. Hamilton Professional Firefighters Association President Henry Watson wasn't finished with the funding as he surprised most in attendance with a $50,000 funding announcement for Ronald McDonald House Hamilton. This money is dedicated to an executive suite in the new Ronald McDonald house being constructed next to McMaster Children's Hospital. The executive suite is an innovative unit which allows the opportunity for those with out of town relatives and residents with extended families to be close together in times of need. This funding is a commitment over several years as Ronald McDonald House Hamilton has become the main benefactor of our Charity Golf Classic. Funds coming from our golf tournament will go directly toward completing our $50,000 commitment. We would like to thank all of those that were in attendance and of course all of our great sponsors.