Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Donates Vehicle to Motion Picture & Television Fund

Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Donates Vehicle to Motion Picture & Television Fund

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (WRMPPF) has graciously contributed an enclosed motorized vehicle to the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) to assist the residents of MPTF's Wasserman Campus. The GEM Car will enable retired residents to be transported safely to medical appointments and events on the grounds during inclement weather.

Former MPTF resident Nat Fellman first spearheaded the project, therefore adding significance to this gift. Nat, who passed away last month, is the father of Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Distribution Chief and WRMPPF board member. "My father felt this was something The Wasserman Campus would benefit from," Fellman said. While visiting my parents at the 'home' I realized this was a perfect way for WRMPPF to make a difference to the residents."

"We are extremely grateful to the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers for this generous gift," said MPTF Corp. Board Chairman Frank Mancuso. "The average age of those coming to the Country House & Hospital is now 84-years old, so the GEM Car will be a valuable addition to our campus and well-received by our residents. This is a shining example of two industry charities truly caring for our own."

The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is named after Will Rogers who was known and respected as a great humanitarian, philanthropist and entertainer. Each year the Fund spends approximately $1 million providing financial and medical assistance to needy individuals who have worked and/or retired from the motion picture sector of the industry. "We value those who have dedicated their lives to working in this great Industry," said WRMPPF President Rory Bruer. "We are proud to collaborate with the Motion Picture & Television Fund in its efforts to assist those in need."

About the Motion Picture & Television Fund

For more than 84 years, the non-profit Motion Picture & Television Fund has had an unwavering commitment to "taking care of our own," offering charitable assistance, residential and retirement care for seniors, healthcare and children's day care to members of the entertainment industry. Last year MPTF provided more than $10 million in charitable services to film and television industry professionals who fell on hard times. For more information about MPTF visit www.mptvfund.org.

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