The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation

Immediate: April 3, 2008

For additional information: call Roman M. Martyniuk-609-915-3617; romanmmartyniuk@embarqmail.com

 

POLICE CHIEFS / BOOMER ESIASON FOUNDATIONS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP

 

On April 3, 2008 the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation (NJPCF) and the Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) formally announced the formation of their new partnership during the NJSACOP’s monthly membership briefing. 
 

Speaking on behalf of the NJPCF, Retired Police Chief John Coyle, Egg Harbor Township PD, immediate past president of the NJSACOP and Chairman of the Police Chiefs Foundation said, “It’s extremely gratifying for me personally, and for that matter, this entire organization to join with the Boomer Esiason Foundation in their very noble effort to find a cure for cystic fibrosis.  Since our inception, the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation has been actively involved in supporting a wide variety of worthwhile causes to include the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, MADD, Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, the Concerns of Police Survivors, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Hurricane Katrina Law Enforcement Relief Fund.  But today, we enter into a partnership with an established organization that is at the cutting edge of the efforts to find a cure for an extremely serious medical condition that has affected too many people for far too long. On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, and on behalf of our entire membership, I can say that we’re proud to be associated with the Boomer Esiason Foundation and we’re all looking forward to a most successful and productive relationship.”   

Representing the BEF was its co-founder, Board member, and director of development Lee Becker who read a special message from Boomer Esiason to his new partners,

“I'm honored that my foundation is partnered with an organization that's existence is based on security and protection.  As a Quarterback, I relied on my linemen, today, as the father of a child with cystic fibrosis; I rely on groups like the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation to help me fight the battle against this dreaded disease."

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Becker concluded by expressing his personal appreciation to the NJPCF for their support as well as their ongoing commitment to assisting the BEF in their efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. 

 

“Boomer has always had a special place in his heart for NJ Law Enforcement.  We know that organizations like the NJPCF and the NJSACOP have many choices when it comes to supporting charitable causes.  Since its inception, the BEF has raised almost $65 million dollars with more than 90% of those funds going directly to support the cause.  But it's getting much more difficult to raise funds and having a very prominent, New Jersey based organization on the team is a big plus as  the Garden State is home to many of our corporate and personal supporters, as well as a recognized leader in medical research and development.” 

 

The Boomer Esiason Foundation is comprised of leaders in the medical and business communities joined together with a committed core of volunteers to provide financial support to research aimed at finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. The Foundation works to heighten public education and awareness and provide a better quality of life for those affected by cystic fibrosis.
 

The New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation, which is the charitable affiliate of the NJSACOP, is a 501(c) 3, not-for-profit foundation established in 2003.  It is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of former and current officers of the NJSACOP, other active chief law enforcement officers, interested citizens and corporate leaders.  The current Board of Trustees includes: Chief John J. Coyle, Ret., Chairman, Egg Harbor Township; Chief Robert J. Kugler, Saddle Brook; Chief Michael J. Hayden, Berlin Township; Chief Robert A. Coulton, Ewing Township; Chief William M. Corcoran, Ridgewood; Chief Eric Mason, Cranford; Chief William Nally, Lacey Township; Chief R. Brett Matheis, Clinton; Richard Picolli, CEO/President, GTBM Inc.; Brigadier General William J. Marshall, Ret., Asst. VP for Government & Military Affairs, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Thomas R. Zapf, Director, Consumer & Government Relations, Macy’s East; James L. Pallouras, Jr., ADT Security Services, Inc.; and Mitchell C. Sklar, Executive Director, NJSACOP.

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