FTD has strengthened our Cornerstone of Care, adding $5,000 to total $20,000 in contributions to the AIFD Foundation Catastrophic Fund, making FTD the largest sole contributor to this fund.
“It is during the most challenging of times that the floral industry always rallies together to support each other. Each year, natural disasters impact some members of the floral community and we are committed to supporting those in need to ensure their businesses get back up and running” shared FTD Executive Vice President of Sales Zac Powell.
FTD’s leadership team had discussed the need for a general fund to assist industry members devastated by any catastrophic event while working with the AIFD Foundation to address industry needs during Hurricane Harvey. The initial $5,000 donation from FTD helped the AIFD Foundation open this very important fund.
“Though the Hurricane Harvey Fund was designated for a specific purpose, the thought never left me,” explained AIFD Foundation CEO Lynn Lary McLean AIFD. “Numerous catastrophic conditions occurred over the next couple of years without a general fund in place. The Board of Trustees had no doubt that establishing this fund was the right thing to do to bring hope to those in need. FTD has been in support every step of the way and for that we are most grateful.”
The AIFD Foundation Board of Trustees extends our appreciation to FTD for their consistent and most generous support.
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