Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol To Hold 2015 Benefit

Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc., (the Patrol) has announced its 2015 Benefit Honoree will be former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, who will receive the 2015 Chief’s Award at its March 28 benefit.

The Stamford sports legend is the former Director of Public Safety & Health for the City of Stamford, who has strong ties to the First Responder community.

In a statement, the Patrol said of its selection of Valentine, “Valentine’s response to the September 11th tragedy, serving around the clock as de facto commander of an emergency staging area at Shea Stadium, his continued charitable works locally and his strong ties to Fairfield County make him an outstanding recipient for this award. This past year, Valentine coordinated a donation to the Connecticut Burn Center on behalf of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Inc. and the National Hockey League.”

Foundation President Stephen M. Jakab said in a statement, “On behalf of the Connecticut Burn Center, the Bridgeport Hospital Foundation congratulates Bobby Valentine for receiving the 2015 Chief’s Award from the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol.” He added, “Bobby’s role in the Fire Police Patrol’s support of burn patients and their families, including the maintenance of the new family hospitality suite in the burn center, is greatly appreciated.”

The Chief’s Award is given in recognition of an individual who has helped improve or volunteered services for the well-being of the Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol, Fire Department or community.

The 2015 Annual Benefit will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 7 to 11:30 p.m. at Greenwich Country Day School, and will be hosted by state Rep. Fred Camillo (R-151). Last year, the Patrol responded to nearly 1,000 emergency calls with volunteers donating more than 2,500 hours on those calls.

Underwriting, sponsorships and program advertising opportunities are available at various levels for this event. In addition families or companies can purchase items from the Patrol’s Wish List. Tickets start at $125 and are available here.

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