FXCM is the Sponsor of The Blue Card Team, One of the Official Charities in the 2009 ING New York City Marathon
New York, NY, August 23, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Blue Card Runs in the ING New York City Marathon November 1st, 2009
The Blue Card
Going To Great Lengths To Raise Money For Needy Holocaust Survivors
FXCM is the Sponsor of The Blue Card Team, One of the Official Charities in the 2009 ING New York City Marathon
For 75 years The Blue Card has been aiding victims of the Nazi persecution of Jews, particularly those who survived the Holocaust and found themselves destitute, in frail health, without families. As the years go by, their number becomes ever smaller but their needs grow exponentially, with financial, physical and emotional problems related not only to age, but the suffering they experienced.
FXCM is supporting this noble and necessary cause, and has become the sponsor of The Blue Card, one of the Official Charities in the 2009 ING New York City Marathon. The Blue Card Team consists of 25 dedicated runners who have strong personal connections to the Holocaust and are running on November 1st to support our mission, raising both awareness about and funds for our cause. The 25 members of The Blue Card Team will join a field of more than 40,000 athletes expected to participate in the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon.
“FXCM is honored to sponsor The Blue Card Team in this year's ING New York City Marathon. We are excited to be a part of a program that touches the lives of so many courageous individuals," said David Sakhai, Chief Operating Officer at FXCM.
“One fourth of all of the remaining Holocaust survivors in the United States, about 30,000, live at or near the federal poverty level. We are grateful to FXCM for sponsoring our team, because with money raised through the ING New York City Marathon, The Blue Card can meet the needs of more survivors, ease their lives and peace of mind, while preserving their dignity,” said Elie Rubinstein, Executive Director of The Blue Card.
About The Blue Card
Established 1934 in Germany and re-established in the United States in 1939, the mission of The Blue Card is to provide direct financial assistance, with a minimum of obstacles, in a caring and dignified manner, to the neediest Jewish survivors of Nazi persecution and their families. The Blue Card is the only organization in America that provides continuous and ongoing support for medical care, rent subsidies, food and other basic needs for impoverished Holocaust survivors. Due to a low overhead, 100% of contributions go directly to survivor support. Charity Navigator—America’s Largest Charity Evaluator--continually bestows its top rating of 4-Stars upon the Blue Card. The Blue Card is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit www.bluecardfund.org
About FXCM
Forex Capital Markets (FXCM) is a leading global forex broker that caters to the retail and institutional market in over 150 countries. Founded in 1999, FXCM is one of the largest and most financially strong brokers, regulated in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, German, Dubai, Italy, and Hong Kong. FXCM is dedicated to technological innovation that enhances the online trading experience, a primary contributor to the firm attracting over 150,000 live accounts which trade through multiple platforms offered by FXCM. Through its expertise, FXCM has developed white-label relationships across the world with major banks, brokerages and large financial institutions, each working with a customized platform designed and built by FXCM. For more information, visit www.fxcm.com
About the ING New York City Marathon
The ING New York City Marathon is one of the world’s great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually. Since the inception of the official charity program in 2006, more than 13,600 runners have raised nearly $50 million. The race, the premier event of New York Road Runners, attracts many world-class professional athletes. As any one of the nearly 788,000 past participants will attest, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the great thrills of a lifetime. For more information, visit www.ingnycmarathon.org
About the New York Road Runners
New York Road Runners is dedicated to promoting the sport of distance running, enhancing health and fitness for all, and responding to community needs. Our road races and other fitness programs draw upwards of 300,000 runners annually, and together with our magazine and website support and promote professional and recreational running. For more information visit www.nyrr.org
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Contacts
For The Blue Card
George Wolf
Izabella Safiyeva
212-239-2251
blue.card@verizon.net
The Blue Card
Going To Great Lengths To Raise Money For Needy Holocaust Survivors
FXCM is the Sponsor of The Blue Card Team, One of the Official Charities in the 2009 ING New York City Marathon
For 75 years The Blue Card has been aiding victims of the Nazi persecution of Jews, particularly those who survived the Holocaust and found themselves destitute, in frail health, without families. As the years go by, their number becomes ever smaller but their needs grow exponentially, with financial, physical and emotional problems related not only to age, but the suffering they experienced.
FXCM is supporting this noble and necessary cause, and has become the sponsor of The Blue Card, one of the Official Charities in the 2009 ING New York City Marathon. The Blue Card Team consists of 25 dedicated runners who have strong personal connections to the Holocaust and are running on November 1st to support our mission, raising both awareness about and funds for our cause. The 25 members of The Blue Card Team will join a field of more than 40,000 athletes expected to participate in the 40th running of the ING New York City Marathon.
“FXCM is honored to sponsor The Blue Card Team in this year's ING New York City Marathon. We are excited to be a part of a program that touches the lives of so many courageous individuals," said David Sakhai, Chief Operating Officer at FXCM.
“One fourth of all of the remaining Holocaust survivors in the United States, about 30,000, live at or near the federal poverty level. We are grateful to FXCM for sponsoring our team, because with money raised through the ING New York City Marathon, The Blue Card can meet the needs of more survivors, ease their lives and peace of mind, while preserving their dignity,” said Elie Rubinstein, Executive Director of The Blue Card.
About The Blue Card
Established 1934 in Germany and re-established in the United States in 1939, the mission of The Blue Card is to provide direct financial assistance, with a minimum of obstacles, in a caring and dignified manner, to the neediest Jewish survivors of Nazi persecution and their families. The Blue Card is the only organization in America that provides continuous and ongoing support for medical care, rent subsidies, food and other basic needs for impoverished Holocaust survivors. Due to a low overhead, 100% of contributions go directly to survivor support. Charity Navigator—America’s Largest Charity Evaluator--continually bestows its top rating of 4-Stars upon the Blue Card. The Blue Card is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization. For more information, visit www.bluecardfund.org
About FXCM
Forex Capital Markets (FXCM) is a leading global forex broker that caters to the retail and institutional market in over 150 countries. Founded in 1999, FXCM is one of the largest and most financially strong brokers, regulated in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, German, Dubai, Italy, and Hong Kong. FXCM is dedicated to technological innovation that enhances the online trading experience, a primary contributor to the firm attracting over 150,000 live accounts which trade through multiple platforms offered by FXCM. Through its expertise, FXCM has developed white-label relationships across the world with major banks, brokerages and large financial institutions, each working with a customized platform designed and built by FXCM. For more information, visit www.fxcm.com
About the ING New York City Marathon
The ING New York City Marathon is one of the world’s great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually. Since the inception of the official charity program in 2006, more than 13,600 runners have raised nearly $50 million. The race, the premier event of New York Road Runners, attracts many world-class professional athletes. As any one of the nearly 788,000 past participants will attest, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the great thrills of a lifetime. For more information, visit www.ingnycmarathon.org
About the New York Road Runners
New York Road Runners is dedicated to promoting the sport of distance running, enhancing health and fitness for all, and responding to community needs. Our road races and other fitness programs draw upwards of 300,000 runners annually, and together with our magazine and website support and promote professional and recreational running. For more information visit www.nyrr.org
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Contacts
For The Blue Card
George Wolf
Izabella Safiyeva
212-239-2251
blue.card@verizon.net
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FXCM
Jaclyn Sales
646-432-2463
www.fxcm.com
Jaclyn Sales
646-432-2463
www.fxcm.com
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