Fallon Ambulance supports "Dream Come True Fund" for Weymouth Elks with nearby Rockland family

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Fallon Ambulance supports Weymouth Elks’ “Dream Come True Fund”

QUINCY, MA, ISSUED SEPTEMBER 3, 2014…Fallon Ambulance Service (www.fallonambulance.com), the region’s largest independently owned ambulance service provider, is a proud supporter of the Weymouth Lodge of Elks’ “Dream Come True Fund”, recently escorting a family to Logan Airport.

The “Dream Come True Fund” was established by the Weymouth Lodge of Elks for the sole purpose of fulfilling the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses.

On August 10th, Kenny Terrill EMT-B, Field-Operations Supervisor with Fallon Ambulance Service escorted a “Dream Come True Fund” family from their home in Rockland to Logan Airport in one of Fallon’s transport buses, complete with wheelchair lift; the family was en route to Florida. Upon their return on August 16th, Fallon EMT James Stallions escorted the family from Logan back to Rockland.

“The family was extremely appreciative,” said Terrill, who has been with Fallon Ambulance for the past 15 years. “It was nice for the entire family to get away and it gives me, Jim Stallions and everyone else at Fallon a good feeling, knowing we were able help make this dream come true.”

“As a result of the generosity of many volunteers, sponsors and partners through “The Dream Come True Fund” we are able to grant “Dreams” to children with life threatening illnesses,” said Don Zanotti, Co-Chairman of the Fund. “Fallon Ambulance is one such partner and without their help we would not be able to grant dreams to some of these children.”

Said Zanotti, “Fallon Ambulance has always been there for us when we have needed help; their personnel has not only been professional but also friendly and gracious. This speaks volumes about the company and its management. We are grateful to Fallon Ambulance for their support of our efforts and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them.”

About Fallon Ambulance

Fallon Ambulance Service was founded in 1923 by James R. Fallon, Sr. Mr. Fallon’s son, James R. (Ray) Fallon, Jr., served as President and owner from 1974 until 2000. Today, Timothy J. Fallon, grandson to the founder, serves as President and CEO. Tim’s sister Kathleen Mackie, step brothers, Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President and Normand Racicot, Vice President, also represent the third generation of this family business. And a fourth generation represented by 7 great grandchildren of the founder is working in various capacities in the organization. Fallon Ambulance is the largest privately owned and operated ambulance service in the Northeast. Fallon Ambulance employs more than 600 personnel, operates more than 150 vehicles and responds to over 160,000 emergency and non-emergency calls per year. Fallon Ambulance is the 9-1-1 provider for the municipalities of Milton, Quincy, Brookline, Weymouth, Braintree and Dedham and provides primary backup to Boston and Randolph. Fallon Ambulance Service additionally provides medical transportation for a number of area medical facilities including nursing homes, hospitals, and HMO’s throughout Greater Boston, the South Shore and Metro West region. It is headquartered at 111-115 Brook Road, Quincy, MA and operates satellite offices throughout its coverage area. Fallon Ambulance Service has been recognized many times by various business and community organizations for its exceptional service. For additional information about Fallon Ambulance Services or programs that the company offers, contact Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President, at (617) 745-2117 or visit www.fallonambulance.com.

Photo: Shown, left to right: Ryan Croak,Rockland Police Department; Rita Rosa Dasilva,mother; Jean Dasilva, brother; Juraci Dasilva,father; Kenny Terrill-Fallon Ambulance Service; Mike Ditullio,Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department; and Jenn Dasilva, DreamChild.