Article: American Heart Association: American Heart Association to Contribute Funds From Nationwide American Heart Walk Events For Fallen Fire Fighters.

Will donate $250,000 to the International Association of Fire Fighters

BOSTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ --

In honor of the fire fighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, the American Heart Association will contribute the first one quarter of a million dollars raised from American Heart Walk events held this weekend to the 911 Disaster Fund.

This fund is managed by the International Association of Fire Fighters and will assist families of fire fighters in the impacted areas.

More than 100 American Heart Walk events ...

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