Hamden TD Bank Raises $2,562 for Jamie Lynn Sullivan Memorial Foundation

Andrea Koch, founder and president of the Jamie Lynn Sullivan Memorial Foundation, poses in a fire truck outside TD Bank the day of the fundraiser.

As part of its “Bring Change” campaign, TD Bank on Dixwell Avenue hosted a community coin counting event and raised $2,562.78 for the Jamie Lynn Sullivan Memorial Fund. TD matched up to $2,000 in coins counted.

In 2001, just four days before her 10th birthday, Jamie Lynn Sullivan died in a tragic house fire while sleeping over at a friend’s house. The cause of the fire is unknown, but her cause of death was clear: smoke inhalation. The home’s smoke detectors did not have batteries. If they did, Jamie would be alive today. That’s why the Jamie Lynn Sullivan Memorial Foundation provides smoke detectors to families in need on a consistent basis. This donate will go a long way to prevent future tragedies.

Many friends of the family of founder and president, Andrea Koch, just kept coming to lend their support for her niece, Jamie Lynn Sullivan, for whom this foundation was formed. Jenna, Jamie Lynn’s sister, brought her coins in and was happy to donate $43. Six members of the Hamden Fire Department stopped by to show their support for this organization that is near and dear to their hearts. Todd Moler, a friend of the family, wrapped up the day with a generous donation of $200.

With 500 events planned through 2016, this program promises to raise more than $1 million in support of local organizations. To see a video recap of where we are to date, please visit https://youtu.be/4uAR0CiRLCM. To learn more about the program, visit www.tdbringchange.com.

If you’d like to donate or to learn more about the organization, please visit: www.jlsmemorialfoundation.org.