Riverstone's 2008 Strikeout Program Helps NH Military Families

The RiverStone Strikeout Program for 2008 will donate $8,810 to the Chaplain Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), which benefits New Hampshire military families in need of relief from temporary financial hardships.

RiverStone Resources LLC of Manchester in partnership with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, a Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, manage the annual Strikeout Program to recognize and support one deserving not-for-profit charity selected for exceptional service to the people and communities of New Hampshire. The charity then receives a contribution of $10 for every strikeout delivered by Fisher Cats pitchers during the baseball season. In 2008, Fisher Cats hurlers registered 881 strikeouts, which translated to $8,810.

Now in its fifth year, the Strikeout Program has delivered almost $50,000 to NH charities since its inception in 2004.
The CERF is dedicated to helping the Granite State's military families when they are faced with emergency financial needs. The fund benefits families whose loved ones serve in all branches of the military. It is administered by a group of volunteer trustees through the Red Cross. Donations are used to provide temporary assistance in paying for housing, utilities, medical services, and other essential living expenses.

In presenting the check-award, Bob Warren, senior vice president of RiverStone, characterized his year's program payoff as one of the most gratifying to date. He says, "There is simply nothing more important, particularly at this time in our history, than to acknowledge and express our gratitude for the sacrifices made in the interests of our national security by these brave service members and their loved ones at home!"

Fisher Cats President Rick Brenner reinforced this by saying. "I know that I speak for everyone in the Fisher Cats organization in expressing our sincere appreciation to our soldiers, airmen, marines, sailors and members of the Coast Guard for their extraordinary commitment and courage in service to our community and nation. We are especially indebted to those who serve as military chaplains, and we are proud to lend our support to the work they do through the Chaplain Emergency Relief Fund."

Commenting on the donation, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Clark, the Adjutant General of the New Hampshire National Guard, said, "The Strikeout Program donation will go a long way toward helping NH's military families in need. We are very grateful to RiverStone Resources and the Fisher Cats for their generous support."

RiverStone Resources LLC is part of Fairfax Holdings Limited, one of the world's largest insurance holding companies.

For more information about the CERF, or to send donations, contact trustee William Paige, 279 Shaker Road, Concord,
NH 03301-6929