STAMFORD Conn. September 8 2015 – WWE has raised $213 000 for “Answer the Call ” the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.

As part of WWE’s community outreach initiatives during SummerSlam® week in New York City the company partnered with Charitybuzz.com for an online auction that featured 40 unique once-in-a-lifetime experiences with WWE Superstars and Divas as well other sports and entertainment celebrities.

“We are honored that WWE chose to support ‘Answer the Call’ for the families of New York City’s fallen first responders ” said Mark Messier Vice President of Community Affairs for the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.  “Through this partnership we collectively raised more than $200 000 which will ensure that we continue to provide a network of support and financial assistance for those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.”

“We are thankful to the athletes celebrities and fans all of whom came together to support the families of New York’s Bravest and Finest – true heroes who selflessly serve the citizens of this great city ” said Stephanie McMahon WWE Chief Brand Officer.  “WWE has a rich history in New York from WrestleMania 1 to WrestleMania 29 to this year’s SummerSlam and it is especially meaningful for WWE to give back so close to home.”

Proceeds from this auction will provide assistance to the families of New York City Police Officers Firefighters Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

About WWE:
WWE a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE) is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming pay-per-view digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 35 languages. WWE Network the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all 12 live pay-per-views scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library is currently available in more than 175 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford Conn. with offices in New York Los Angeles London Mexico City Mumbai Shanghai Singapore Dubai Munich and Tokyo.

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About Charitybuzz:
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About The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund
The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund provides assistance to the families of New York City Police Officers Firefighters Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who have been killed in the line of duty.  Since its inception in 1985 by Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub the charity has distributed over $130 million to hundreds of families. The Benefit Fund provides immediate and ongoing financial assistance in the form of annual distributions to grieving families after they lose their loved one.  In addition the Benefit Fund provides an ongoing network of support and gatherings for these families to cope and connect after such tragedy.  The Benefit Fund serves approximately 600 families and the goal is to provide meaningful assistance to the beneficiaries for the rest of their lives.

Please visit www.answerthecall.org. Check out the Benefit Fund on Twitter @AnswertheCall Facebook www.facebook.com/AnswertheCallNYC and Instagram @AnswertheCallNYC.
Media Contacts:

WWE
Matt Altman
203-352-1177
Matthew.Altman@wwecorp.com

Answer The Call
Mike Loughran
212-981-5258
answerthecall@dkcnews.com

Charitybuzz
Ben Erwin
646-998-6170
Ben@Charitybuzz.com