Charitable Giving
The people of Phoenix Partners Group share a commitment to supporting charitable organizations that improve the lives of others, focusing each year on a select group of causes to maximize the impact of our financial support. One of the primary ways we do so is through our annual Joshua Bruce Sawyer Memorial Charity Day, which is named in honor of a beloved and very much missed colleague who died of a rare cancer in 2007. On this day, Phoenix Partners Group and its employees donate all revenues and commissions to various charities.
Organizations We Support:
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Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical CenterThe Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) of Columbia University is dedicated to the cure of cancer through innovative research, training of researchers and clinicians, and outstanding patient care. |
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Hope for VisionFounded in 2005, Hope For Vision (HFV) has raised millions of dollars for the development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases, with particular focus on retinal degenerative diseases. |
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyThe Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. |
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Make-A-Wish FoundationSince 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has enriched the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions through its wish-granting work. |
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Rogosin InstituteThe Rogosin Institute is New York City’s premier not-for-profit medical treatment and research institution for kidney disease, including dialysis and transplantation. |
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St. Jude’s Children Research HospitalSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. |
In Memorium
Joshua Bruce Sawyer
The Phoenix Partners Group Annual Josh Sawyer Memorial Day
On January 23rd 2007, we lost one of our own, Joshua Bruce Sawyer. He was only 28-years-old when he lost his battle with angiosarcoma, a very rare form of cancer. Josh was a vital part of our firm and a dear friend to all of us. He approached his career with integrity, and his illness with bravery. In Joshua’s honor, Phoenix Partners Group holds an annual charity day in his name where the firm donates 100 percent of its revenues to various charitable causes. The first charity day was held on Josh’s birthday, February 27th 2007, with all proceeds being donated to numerous charities, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Hope for Vision. We would like to thank all of our clients who made this our busiest day ever and raised more for charity than we ever imagined.
Marc Dent
Marc Dent Memorial Family Education Fund
Our colleague and friend Marc Dent died on November 25th 2006 after a sudden illness. He was 42-years-old and left behind a wife and five children. We established a memorial fund (www.marcdentmemorial.com) to secure funding for the future education of Marc’s children. On December 14, 2006 the firm donated its revenues and our brokers donated their commissions to the memorial fund. If you would like to make a donation direct to the fund, payments may be sent to “The Dent Children Education Fund”, c/o EthoSource LLC, 180 Grace Boulevard, Morgantown, PA 19543. Our thanks go to all those who made it possible for a significant donation to go to the fund and our thoughts remain with Marc’s family and helping secure a safe future for his children.