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“HELP IS ON THE WAY” FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Little River Band Headlines Firm-Sponsored Event That Annually Benefits
The Coalition For The Homeless
ORLANDO, Fla. (June 21, 2007) – For the third consecutive year, Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier was the presenting sponsor for the annual “Hearts of Gold” event benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida. Firm partner Brian Wilson is vice chair of the organization’s board of directors.
The June 7th fundraiser at Hard Rock Live raised more than $226,000 for the Coalition for the Homeless. The event featured a silent auction and performance by the Little River Band, the 1980s Australian rock group whose hits include “Lonesome Loser”, “Cool Change” and “Help Is On The Way”.
“I want to recognize Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, our title sponsor, whose very generous contribution helped make this event possible,” stated Brent Trotter, president/CEO of the Coalition.
The Coalition for the Homeless (www.centralfloridahomeless.org) is the largest provider of homeless services in Central Florida. In its most recent fiscal year, the organization served more than 300,000 meals and provided over 227,000 nights of shelter to homeless individuals.
Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna & Ruffier, LLP (www.dwklaw.com) is a referral-based personal injury law firm dedicated to serving clients who have suffered serious injury through the negligence of others. Founded in 1989, the firm has six attorneys and 14 support staff, and practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, car accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, defective products, premises liability, insurance company bad faith and business torts. The firm serves clients located throughout the State of Florida.
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