Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund Providing Peace of Mind to Allen’s Finest
Allen Police and Fire Golfing for Safetee! Tuesday, February 2, 6-10 p.m. at TopGolf in Allen. $10 per ticket
Police vs Fire Ice Hockey Game Saturday, February 27, at Allen Event Center
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The Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund (APSRF) is a foundation established to provide benefits to Allen police, firefighters and all public safety personnel who are injured in the line of duty. Although their medical expenses and salaries are usually covered through workman’s compensation and city benefits, a lengthy recovery period can result in severe financial difficulties. The Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund was instituted shortly after an Allen police officer was shot in 1993, during a routine traffic stop. His injuries were significant and required extensive medical care and physical therapy before he could resume his duties. It became necessary for his wife to leave her job to care for him as he recovered. This caused the family financial hardship and clearly the need for such a fund. The APSRF now continues as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, governed by a board of directors comprised of volunteers representing a diversity of Allen citizens and
public safety personnel. The board receives applications from those needing assistance. Although Allen has been fortunate to have very few injuries to our police and firefighter personnel, even minor injuries can result in financial difficulties. Donations are the Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund’s primary source of income. The foundation raises funds on an ongoing basis through activities, events and mailings in Allen and the surrounding communities to ensure that emergency assistance is available when needed for those who selflessly protect and serve Allen. You may send donations to: Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund, Inc., P.O. Box 1995 Allen, TX 75013 Come support the Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund at their upcoming events. Included in your Allen Americans ticket is free admission to the Fire & Ice game, which precedes it. All proceeds benefit the Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund! v