Photo courtesy of GT Mid Atlantic
GT Mid Atlantic accepting the Case Building Community Award and a $10,000 check for Construction Angels with Kristi Ronyak, Construction Angels founder and CEO.
GT Mid Atlantic, a leading construction equipment dealer, announced its continued support for Construction Angels in response to the recent Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy on March 26, 2024.
This incident, occurring almost exactly one year after the devastating I-695 tragedy that also killed six construction workers on March 23, 2023, underscores the critical need for support and solidarity within the Maryland community.
In 2023, GT Mid Atlantic partnered with Construction Angels following the tragic event on I-695. To commemorate the lives lost and support the affected families, GT Mid Atlantic organized a clay shoot fundraiser in October 2023, which raised more than $36,000 for Construction Angels. Additionally, GT Mid Atlantic's dedication to the cause was recognized with the prestigious Case Construction Equipment Building Community Award. This accolade further enabled the company to contribute an additional $10,000 to Construction Angels to support bereaved families.
GT Mid Atlantic also will host the first ever New Jersey fundraiser for Construction Angels this fall.
"The tragedies on I-695 and the Francis Scott Key Bridge have deeply affected our community," said Eric Marburger, VP of Maryland and Delaware at GT Mid Atlantic.
Pat Sherwood, president of GT Mid Atlantic, said, "Our partnership with Construction Angels is rooted in our commitment to providing tangible support to the families of those who lost their lives while serving our community. We are humbled by the outpouring of support we received during our previous fundraising efforts and are determined to continue our support for Construction Angels as they extend their reach to those affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident. We are donating an additional $3,000 to Construction Angels to support these families."
Construction Angels is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance and grief counseling to families of construction workers who have lost their lives on the job. GT Mid Atlantic is again joining forces with Construction Angels to raise awareness and funds in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy. All proceeds will directly benefit the families impacted by this heartbreaking event.
GT Mid Atlantic urges individuals and organizations to join in supporting Construction Angels' vital mission by contributing to the campaign and spreading awareness through social media and word of mouth.
To donate to the families impacted or to learn more about Construction Angels, visit Francis Scott Key Bridge Accident (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/csf3xtk/lp/277c26ed-c08a-4d22-ba4b-3354e8cb1d42?mode=preview&source_id=a734789a-9ab5-42bf-af45-e22918822060&source_type=em&c=).
"We have already raised an additional $60,000 and counting from a national outreach with help from various construction associations and organizations, in addition to the money Construction Angels is giving to each family that was raised in Maryland from fundraisers like GT Mid Atlantic," said Kristi Ronyak, founder and CEO of Construction Angels.
For more information about GT Mid Atlantic's Second Annual Clay Shoot benefiting Maryland families on Nov. 7, 2024, visit lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3msm836
For more information about GT Mid Atlantic's First Annual Clay Shoot benefiting New Jersey families on Oct. 17, 2024, visit lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uujutss
Photo courtesy of GT Mid Atlantic
The GT Mid Atlantic team picture at First Annual GT Mid Atlantic Construction Angels Clay Shoot benefiting Maryland Families from October 2023.
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