As the end of the year approaches, all of us at VOICES reaffirm our longstanding commitment to promoting resiliency in the lives of those impacted by traumatic events. For over 13 years, we have worked with 9/11 families, responders and survivors, who have given us great insight into their evolving long-term needs.
The gift of love, the gift of peace, the gift of hope. May all these blessings be yours during this holiday season and in the coming year. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
On December 8, 2014, Robinson+Cole presented NFL football legend George Martin of the New York Giants with its inaugural Giving Cup Award at a reception at The Avon Theatre in Stamford, CT. The firm honored Mr. Martin for his work in support of 9/11 first responders and their ongoing medical needs. Additionally, Mary Fetchet, Founding Director of Voices of September 11th, spoke about the important work of the organization to help families heal after tragedy, a vital mission that began after 9/11. "Survivors need the ongoing support of their communities," said Ms. Fetchet.
New Canaan's Mary Fetchet lost her son Brad on September 11, 2001. He had called her husband right after the first tower was hit; he was on the 89th floor of tower 2. That was the last time they heard from their 24-year-old son. Fetchet, a social worker by trade, though grieving, started mobilizing to help other families and founded a 9/11 advocacy non-profit organization called Voices of September 11th. She also launched the 9-11 Living Memorial Project so that the stories of those who perished could be told.
Fairfield County is chock-full of people who just can't stop giving: spouses that compete in a friendly contest to see who gives back more, teens whose over-scheduled afternoons are packed with good deeds, mothers who turn grief into hope and healing for thousands more who are hurting, friends who start a movement to save one child with cancer and won't stop until they save them all. On November 13, 2014, VOICES Founding Director Mary Fetchet was awarded this year's "Best Friend to Families" award by Moffly Media during its annual Light a Fire ceremony.