Don’t Panic Foundation is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) that provides legal, medical, and financial support to critically ill and injured firefighters and police officers in greater Maryland.
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Don’t Panic Requested To Assist
Over the weekend of August 1, 2010, Don’t Panic received a request for assistance for a Florida Firefighter who is being treated at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. Don’t Panic is coordinating with Central Maryland FOOLS, IAFF Local 1664, and the NIH Fire Department in providing assistance. If you are interested in helping, please email Sam at sam@dontpanicfoundation.org.
The Don’t Panic Foundation Provides Advise
Don’t Panic has recently been involved with assisting a critically ill Montgomery County, MD Firefighter. The Firefighter was in need of direction and advise regarding insurance and worker’s compensation, which was given through Don’t Panic as well as IAFF Local 1664. The Firefighter is expected to make a full recovery.
Gettysburg Fundraiser, Olivia’s Bistro
A fundraiser involving Pipe Bands from Montgomery County, Baltimore and Northern was held on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Olivia’s Mediterranean Bistro in Gettysburg, PA. Owner Harry Tassou hosted the Pipe Bands and friends from Public Safety departments from Maryland and Pennsylvania, as well as poker run bikers for the afternoon affair. Special thanks to Harry, DJ Breeze and all who attended to make the afternoon a successful one.
Second Round of Paintball a Success
On June 26, 2010 the second round of paintball, ‘The Battle For Saigon’ took place at Paintball Sportsland in Frederick. The Don’t Panic Foundation raised over one thousand dollars, most of which was donated by Paintball Sportsland from tournament proceeds. Don’t Panic would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bosnick, owners of Paintball Sportsland for their generous donation of time and money.
The Battle for Saigon Fundraiser
June 26, 2010
Paintball Sports Inc. & Fox Unit Paintball Team Present
The Battle for Saigon
A Scenario Event to benefit the Don't Panic Foundation
If you, your shift, department or team wish to participate, please contact Gary at 301-898-1100 or visit www.paintball-sportsland.com for more details.
Click Here to download the flyer.
Board of Directors
Don’t Panic’s Board of Directors met on Sunday, April 25, 2010 to discuss upcoming promotion and fundraising. This summer will be a very busy on for the Foundation as we continue to promote and raise money in preparation of helping our first public safety professional.
On our promotional materials and banners, you will be seeing the tagline ‘Education and Support for Heroes.’ This tagline best represents the Don’t Panic Foundation’s vision as we continue to grow and get our name out there.
Look for us!
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Over the next several months, look for Don’t Panic at:
- Police Week, Washington, DC week of May 10, 2010
- IAFF Local 1664 Golf Tournament, Rattlewood Golf Course, Mt. Airy, MD, June 7, 2010
- HEROES Golf Tournament, Potomac Ridge Golf Course, Waldorf, MD, July 8-9, 2010
- MSFA Annual Convention, Ocean City, MD, June 13-18, 2010
- Firehouse Expo, Baltimore, MD, week of July 19, 2010
There will be four events that directly benefit the Don’t Panic Foundation as well:
- Paintball Tournament, Last week of June, 2010, Frederick, MD, details forthcoming
- Pipes and Drums for the Don’t Panic Foundation, Olivia’s, Gettysburg, PA, July 10, 2010
- The Brotherhood Bash, Power Plant Live, Baltimore, MD, July 22, 2010
- A 5K Race, Silver Spring, MD, September 2010, details forthcoming
We will have promotional materials and fliers at the above events. Please email sam@dontpanicfoundation.org for further details, and stay tuned to www.dontpanicfoundation.org
Don’t Panic has Constant Contact. This will allow us to communicate with our fans and supporters as we promote, fundraise, and help those in need. Please email frank@dontpanicfoundation.org if you wish to be placed on our email list.
Thank you to all of those who have supported the Don’t Panic Foundation; we hope to see you over the summer!
Paintball
On Tuesday, January 26, over 100 public safety supporters of the Don't Panic Foundation gathered in Frederick, Maryland at Paintball Sportland to participate in a paintball tournament. Firefighter Robert Nishiama from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue organized the event, which was attended by members of DC, Montgomery, Howard, Baltimore, and Frederick Fire and Police departments. Over $900 dollars was raised for Don't Panic, and despite the cold day, fun was had by all. A special thanks to Jeff Williamson, of Smokeaters Barbeque for providing some of the best pulled pork and from-scratch barbeque beans ever tasted on the paintball 'maiming fields.'
Don't Panic Elects Its First Executive Board
10/30/09
On October 20th, the Don't Panic Foundation met for the first time. An election of officers was held, and the results were as follows:
President, Sam Villani
Vice President, Jason Giza
Secretary, Mike Skidmore
Treasurer, Frank Snodgrass
These people truly believe in the mission of Don't Panic as a result of their experiences with helping the Doyle Family get Scott home and in the right places, with the right representation and support.
Our next move as an organization is completing our search for professionals in the legal, medical, and insurance professions and raising funds. If you are a professional in any of these areas and are interested in being an advocate through the Don't Panic Foundation, or are a philanthropist looking for a worthy cause, please contact Sam Villani at sam@dontpanicfoundation.org.
Don't Panic's Other First Sponsor
10/30/09
As mentioned earlier, our first sponsor was Mission Media - they provide the exceptional website and design that is afforded to the Don't Panic Foundation. There's someone else in the mix that hasn't been mentioned, but deserves a lot of credit for getting us up and running as an organization. Lawrence Gesner and his associate Nicholas Villani, of Venable LLP, one of Washington, DC's premier law firms, has taken care of all the paperwork associated with making Don't Panic a nonprofit. Thank you to Nick, Lawrence Gesner, and Venable for making us legit!
Attorney, Fire Service Advocate, Signs on
with Don't Panic
10/31/09
The Don't Panic Foundation has it's first legal advocate. Joyce Jones, Esq. of the Law Offices of Krehely & Jones, LLC, wife of Montgomery County Battalion Chief Steve Jones and longtime advocate of the fire service, is Don't Panic's first legal professional. We are honored to have her on board, and look forward to her insight and direction.
2nd Annual Sugrue Golf Outing Puts
Don't Panic in the Black
10/31/09
On October 29th, the 2nd annual Tim Sugrue golf outing was held at the Laytonsville golf course in Laytonsville, Maryland. This year's benefactor was the Don't Panic Foundation. 54 golfers from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue participated in the event, under cloudy skies and seasonable temperatures. A good time was had by all, and as a result, more than one thousand dollars was raised for Don't Panic. Thanks to all the golfers and to Tim for making the day possible.
Sponsors Needed
10/21/09
The Don't Panic Foundation is looking for corporate sponsorship. If you are a company that wishes to support the stabilization and recovery of critically injured public safety professionals, we are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and your sponsorship is tax deductible.
Our First Sponsor
10/21/09
I approached my friend Joe, one of the main men behind Mission Media, several months ago, asking him to support the Don't Panic Foundation by designing and hosting our website. Joe, without hesitation, went to work and put together a website that more than adequately represents the interests and mission of the Don't Panic Foundation. For that, I am truly humbled and appreciative. Joe...thanks. The Don't Panic Foundation is eternally grateful for your generosity.
Looking Forward to 2010
10/21/09
The Don't Panic Foundation is diligently working so that we can help our first public safety family. Our resources are coming together nicely, and we have begun to reach out to police and fire unions to get the word out and hopefully receive the support the Foundation will need to operate. If you are a public safety union representative, contact us here - we would love to present the Foundation's vision to your members!
Our First Fundraiser
10/21/09
The Don't Panic Foundation has it's first fundraiser! Friend of Scott Doyle and Montgomery County Fire Service Veteran Tim Sugrue is putting on his second annual fall golf event on October 29th, tee time 9AM, at the Laytonsville Golf Course, 7130 Dorsey Rd, Laytonsville, MD 20882. We are honored to be this year's benefactor. Hope to see you there!
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