ADOPT-A-POOL-FENCE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 700TH POOL FENCE INSTALLATION
Press Conference to be held at home of local Phoenix family

WHAT:   
Press Conference
The United Phoenix Firefighters Association and Valley of the Sun United Way will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21 to celebrate the 700th pool fence installation through the Adopt-a-Pool-Fence Program. In addition to raising awareness of the program and encouraging qualified individuals to apply, the Firefighters Association urges all individuals to be vigilant around pools this summer to help keep children safe.

VISUALS/INTERVIEWS:
10 a.m.     United Phoenix Firefighters Association and United Way officials brief remarks
10:30 a.m. Family available for interviews and final touches to fence installation

WHO:  

• Rich Bauer, United Phoenix Firefighters Association Director of Community Programs
• Brian Spicker, Valley of the Sun United Way Senior Vice President   
  700th Pool Fence Recipients

WHY: 
Drowning is recognized as a leading cause of accidental death among children in Arizona under the age of five and we know a properly installed and maintained pool fence can help save lives. In fact, pool fence installations through the Adopt-a-Pool-Fence program are an aggressive and proactive approach to preventing child drownings throughout Maricopa County. 

The program is available to families who do not have a pool fence and meet the following criteria: demonstrate financial need; a child six years of age or younger must be living in the home; and the home must be owner-occupied. Interested people should visit www.saverkids.org or call 602-631-4843. 

WHEN:   
10:00 to 10:30 a.m.  Tuesday, June 21 
   
WHERE: 
Residence of the 700th pool fence recipient family:
1338 N. 41st Ave., Phoenix 85009

About United Phoenix Firefighters Association
It is the mission of the United Phoenix Firefighters Association, to protect and improve the quality of life in our communities through Community
Partnerships, Community Service Programs and Fire and Life Safety Education.  Saving Lives Through Prevention.

About Valley of the Sun United Way
Valley of the Sun United Way is focused on addressing the issues that matter most in our community.  Partnering with businesses, organizations and individuals, Valley of the Sun United Way improves lives and delivers meaningful results throughout Maricopa County.  To learn more about Valley of the Sun United Way, visit www.vsuw.org.