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Supporting Our Veterans For the sixth year in honor of Veterans Day, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz’s employees have collected clothing and household items to donate to the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA). Donated used clothes, shoes, appliances or other household items, are used to generate funds to help take care of soldiers and service men and women who help keep America safe from harm. VVA goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans and to change perception them. Firm Partner John B. Cechman was stationed with the Army in the Quang Tri Province just south of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in South Vietnam. As Agent in Charge of Military Intelligence, he was stationed with the 1 st Brigade 5 th Infantry Division from July 1968 to July 1969, earning a Bronze Star that hangs in his office. VVA also works to improve the status of all veterans by advocating for issues important to veterans, supporting our veterans by seeking access to quality health care, identifying the full range of disabling injuries and illness incurred during military service, holding government agencies accountable for following laws and mandating veterans’ health care, and supporting the next generation of America’s war veterans. “A lot of veterans need help, especially since in combat PTSD is a real thing,” Cechman said. “I’m proud of the fact the firm does what it can to assist vets.” For more information about the Vietnam Veterans of America visit their website. Throughout the year, champion coupon collector and legal assistant Emily Miller collects items for donation to homeless veterans through the Cape Coral office of U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Her superior skills allow her to collect thousands of dollars of food, self-care items and other products. Want to help with supporting our veterans? Contact Frank Jones, 239-652-1800, ext. 20551 or http://www.leegov.com/dhs/veterans

For the fourteenth year, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. offices are collecting toys to be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. Toys for Tots donations will be collected until Dec. 15, when they will be picked up and distributed by Toys for Tots to approved local social welfare agencies, church groups and other organizations. “Supporting community-based organizations is within the core of Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A., and these Toys for Tots donations are an exemplary example of a local organization having a tremendous impact,” said Managing Partner Chris Smith. “It’s our privilege to be a part of the community for nearly 60 years, so we feel it’s important to give back.” In 2019, Toys for Tots donations in Lee County distributed 55,321 toys to 16,422 children, sizable increases from the 38,090 toys and 10,960 children supported during the previous year. In Collier County, Toys for Tots distributed 28,579 toys to 4,497 children last year. The public is invited to bring new, unwrapped toys for newborn children through age 12 to any of the six Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz offices. In addition, members of the firm also donate toys for the drive. Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz locations accepting Toys for Tots donations include: Fort Myers – Downtown: 1515 Broadway St., 239-334-1146 Fort Myers – McGregor: 2300 McGregor Blvd., 239-332-9437 Cape Coral – 461 Del Prado Blvd., 239-574-5575 Naples – 2590 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Suite 105, 239-514-0924 Lehigh Acres – 4802 Lee Blvd., 239-368-6101 Port Charlotte – New Office: 2602 Tamiami Trail, 941-624-2393 In addition to donations of toys, monetary donations also are accepted at www.toysfortots.org.

The team of Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz was proud to support Rev it Up Bike Night at the Shell Factory on Jan. 16. Food specials and Happy Hour benefited Shell Factory’s nature park foundation, and our team was on hand to answer questions about motorcycle law and safety. As experienced trial lawyers, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz assist clients who have suffered injuries or losses as a result of a motorcycle injury. We seek all sources of compensation available to our clients such as medical expenses, loss of wages, rehabilitation and other possible long-term expenses in order to help them make a full financial recovery. Proud to Support Rev It Up Bike Night Join us at the next bike night at the Shell Factory on March 19, we’d love to meet you! And we’ve got water bottles, grocery bags, highlighters, pens, chip clips, magnetic clips, lip balm and keychains to share.