Sims Crane has invited the public to the inaugural fundraiser for the Tampa Bay Chapter of Construction Angels, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that helps with financial support for families of construction-industry employees killed on the job. The fundraiser will be held May 1 in Plant City, Fla.
Dean Sims II, vice president at Sims Crane & Equipment Co., Tampa, is the founder of the Tampa Bay Chapter of Construction Angels, which was originally started in Broward County, Fla.
According to the Florida Department of Labor, fatalities on construction jobs in Florida increased from 41 in 2011 to 55 in 2012 – a 26% jump.
“With all of the industry’s dedication to safety education and safety on the job, the fact that on-site deaths in the construction industry are on the rise is of major concern to everyone involved,” said Sims. “And the reality is, in most cases, the families of loved ones killed on the job need all the financial help they can get. That’s where Construction Angels comes in.”
The fundraiser will be held at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City, FL 33565, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thurs., May 1. Festivities include live music, silent auction, raffle, commemorative photos and locally grown and distilled strawberry and blueberry wine. Registration/donation is $25 online and $30 at the door.
For more information, call Sims at 800-282-6651 or email him atdsims@simscrane.com. To register, visit www.simscrane.com or www.constructionangels.us
Author; Sims Crane
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