FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ECBM Insurance Brokers & Consultants Patriot Sponsor For Walk For The Wounded Event May 20, 2017
This year will mark the PA's 10th Annual Event to take place at Rose Tree Park in Media, PA
West Conshohocken, PA, May 17, 2017 – ECBM Insurance Brokers & Consultants (www.ecbm.com) is proud to the a Patriot sponsor of the upcoming Walk For The Wounded Event, to be held on May 20th 2017 in Media, PA.
ECBM Insurance Brokers & Consultants has provided commercial insurance brokerage and consulting services to the Mid-Atlantic region since 1970. Charlie Bernier, along with Gloria Forbes and Rick Eckert, assumed ownership of this independent firm in January, 2001. Their combined vision was to bring national account services to all of their clients cost-efficiently, and they have been doing so ever since. ECBM participates in many different community service and charity events that touch the lives of our employees and serve our community including St. Baldrick's Foundation, MuckFest MS, Cradles To Crayons, The Conshohocken Little League, The Borough of West Conshohocken, local food bank charities, and Operation First Response.
"ECBM is a proud Patriot Sponsor of this event. Walk For The Wounded does such great work benefitting veterans who have been injured in service to our country," says Charlie E. Bernier, Esq. Vice President, Principal Consultant, and Corporate Counsel at ECBM
Walk for the Wounded helps raise money and awareness to the struggles our silent heroes cope with every day.
Participants in Saturday's event have a choice of walking or running during this 5K event. Employees of ECBM have invited friends and family to join them in rallying around this important cause and family-friendly event. Any questions or More details about this year's event may be found on the official event web page.
This year's event on May 20th will include
- Meet and Greet with CBS 3 Anchor Ukee Washington and the Phillie Phanatic
- Special Military Guest Speakers and Ceremony for Fallen hero Michael J. Strange
- Activities including Kid's games, zip-lining, wall climbing, free falling, military vehicles, and more
- Entertainment from DJ Partytime
- Food from Nifty Fifty's
About Walk For The Wounded And Operation First Response:
The mission of Operation First Response, Inc (OFR) (www.operationfirstresponse.org) is to serve all branches of our nation’s Wounded Heroes/Disabled Veterans and their families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injuries or illness, throughout their recovery period and along their journey from military life to the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses.
Recognition For Operation First Response:
- OFR was recognized by President George W. Bush for our work with our Wounded Heroes and their families.
- OFR had the honor of being among the recipient’s of the 2007 Newman’s Own Award.
- OFR had the honor of being among the recipient’s of the 2008 Newman’s Own Award.
- OFR has had the honor of being on the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Angels and Scrooge List.
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