Sen. Torricelli attends New York/New Jersey professionals' Christmas gathering

SHORT HILLS, N.J. - Continuing his work in support of the Ukrainian American community and the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, U.S. Sen. Robert G. Torricelli (D-N.J.) attended the annual Christmas party of the Ukrainian American Professionals and Businesspersons Association of New York and New Jersey on December 15, 2001.

In his address to the 150 attendees, Sen. Torricelli acknowledged the generosity of the Ukrainian American community in humanitarian efforts - specifically the work of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF) - over the past 10 years.

"There can be no more worthy cause than helping the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund achieve its ultimate goal of saving the lives of children," said Sen. Torricelli. "Initiatives like this, and the dedicated souls behind them, must be supported."

Held at the home of Zenon and Nadia Matkiwsky, founders of CCRF, the event raised more than $15,000 for the international charity dedicated to protecting and saving the lives of children confronting the world's worst environmental disaster.

Sen. Torricelli's close relationship with CCRF over the past six years, has reflected his humanitarian spirit and his concern for the Ukrainian American community.

For additional information about the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, please contact the CCRF national office, (973) 376-5140, or visit the website www.childrenofchornobyl.org.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, January 13, 2002, No. 2, Vol. LXX

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