Radio Show Host Launches Fundraiser for Fallen Officers' Families

Radio Show Host Launches Fundraiser for Fallen Officers' Families

Jim Canale, the Host of a Real Estate Show on WWDB AND WPEN, Has Come up with a Novel Way to Help the Families of Officers Killed in the Line of Duty.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Over the past fourteen years, 14 police officers have been killed in the line of duty in the City of Philadelphia. These brave men and women put themselves in harm's way to protect innocent people from violent criminals and, sadly, sometimes pay the ultimate price for their heroism. What most people don't know is that many of the slain officers have little, if any, personal life insurance, and the $100,000 death benefit their families receive is inadequate to pay for future expenses.

That's why Canale, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Fraternal of Police, is hosting the first fundraiser to help families of slain police officers called, "Cashflow for Cops!--Helping the Families of our Fallen Heroes." It will take place on Friday, January 4, 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at the Michael G. Lutz FOP Lodge # 5, 1336 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. For an entry fee of $79.00 per person, participants will have a chance to play the popular board game "Cashflow 101" which is often described as "Monopoly on Steroids." Canale, who has personal and professional relationships with local law enforcement, will match the initial $14,000 raised from registrations, with $14,000 of his own money. (Seventy dollars from each $79.00 fee will be donated to the FOP's Hero Scholarship Fund.) He will also donate an additional $5,000 to the Cassidy Family Memorial Trust Fund in memory of Officer Charles Cassidy who was gunned down while trying to prevent a robbery at a Dunkin' Donuts.

In addition to playing the board game, there will be guest speakers and refreshments. Participants can also meet families of some of the slain officers, and learn some helpful tips for long-term financial stability. (Mayor-elect Michael Nutter has been invited to attend.)

"At some point you have to step up to the plate, and do what you can to support these brave men and women, who literally put their lives on the line everyday," said Canale. "When you look at the financial hardships the families of fallen officers have to face, you realize lack of money is a very real problem. Because of what they do, most companies won't even issue a life insurance policy to them, so when a tragedy occurs, it can mean financial ruin for the family," he added.

Canale was a former crisis specialist for the City of Philadelphia, and met his wife when she was the president of a non-profit organization called Concerns of Police Survivors. Together, they have dealt with many families of slain officers, including Officer Robert Hayes in 1993, among others. Canale's wife, Debbie lost her own father --- Philadelphia Police Officer David Sampson --- when he was hit by a drunk driver while assisting a motorist.

"Helping families has become a family affair for me, and also for my business partner, Joe Hurst, whose father was the past president of the FOP. I hope everyone will come out for this very special fundraiser, which means so much to the families we are supporting," Canale said.

For more information or to register for the event, visit www.cashflowforcops.com, or call toll free (866) 522-2621 or (267) 231-3920.

Jim Canale is the host of The Real Estate Lifestyle Show on WPEN 950 AM, and WWDB 860 AM. He is also the author of Live the Real Estate Lifestyle: Seven Steps You Can Take Today to Leave the Rat Race and Start Living the Lifestyle You've Always Wanted.

Canale is a major real estate investor in the City of Philadelphia and is dedicated to helping working class people find safe, comfortable and affordable housing. Through his training programs, he also teaches people how to invest wisely and profitably in real estate.

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