Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund Receives Investors Foundation Grant

HOLMDEL, N.J. – The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund was recently awarded a $5,000.00 grant from the Investors Foundation to support the organization’s K9 Sgt. Denny Project. This project was established to offer support by way of sending much needed items for our Military Working Dogs (MWDs) serving around the world and to provide service dogs for warriors suffering from PTSD and/or TBI Injuries. More than 6,000 lbs. of items have been shipped to our MWDs and 43 service dogs have been sponsored for wounded warriors, located in various states.

“Investors Foundation has been a strong supporter of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund since its inception. The generosity and continued support of Investors Foundation is critical to our continued work to offer support to our servicemen/women who have served our country for over 15 years for the war on terrorism,” said Marion Zilinski, co-founder of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund.

The work of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund and the K9 Sgt. Denny Project will continue as long as there is a need for support for our troops.

About Investors Bank

Investors Bank is a publicly traded, full-service bank that is based in Short Hills, New Jersey. The bank operates over 150 branches across New Jersey and New York.

About the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund

The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial was created and founded in 2006 in order to honor Lt. Zilinski’s memory and spirit for life. The Fund sponsors programs for injured soldiers and scholarships to Lt. Zilinski’s alma mater, Christian Brothers Academy. The Fund provides support to improve the morale and welfare of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. Additionally, by providing scholarships, the Fund invests in the future of high school students who embody the leadership qualities and community spirit of Lt. Zilinski.

About the K9 Sgt. Denny Dog Project

The program is named for SGT. Denny, a two year old German shepherd who was stationed in Afghanistan with his handler. For those returning home from combat, the transition back into society can be overwhelming. The hyper-vigilance and hyper-reactivity to situations, sensations, sounds and smells that kept them alive in the war zone often continues despite the peace of civilian life. Service dogs are trained to help wounded warriors with many of the fight or flight reactions and health issues (such as PTSD and/or TBI injuries) they face upon returning home from combat.

For more information please visit: www.runwithdennis.org or email RunwithDennis@yahoo.com.

Additional donations may be sent to: Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski Memorial Fund, PO Box 35, Holmdel, NJ 07733.