Jerry Lewis Supports Fire Fighters

Jerry Lewis sent the following letter to the editors
of thousands of newspapers across the nation.

Dear Editor:

For 50 years, fire fighters have been particular heroes of mine, both because of their tremendous fund-raising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and for the bravery they exhibit every time they're called upon.

We've all seen this remarkable courage and self-sacrifice in action this week in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. MDA salutes the fire fighters, and law enforcement and other emergency personnel who've responded so heroically to this unspeakable tragedy -- many at the cost of their own lives.

I urge all Americans to rally to the support of these lifesaving heroes during this time, in whatever way they see fit. One means would be to contribute to the New York Fire 9-11 Relief Fund, established by the International Association of Fire Fighters to provide financial assistance to families of fallen fire fighters and EMS personnel. Send donations to:

New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund
Attention: IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer
1750 New York Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20006

Our emergency forces have given their all for us, time and again. Now it's time for us to provide them with help and hope.

On behalf of MDA, I extend deepest condolences to all those who've lost loved ones, and prayers for those who've suffered grievous injuries in the terrorist attacks.

God bless America as we join hands in strength and hope in these difficult days.

Sincerely,

Jerry Lewis
National Chairman