Grandmother of Four Who Recently Lost Her Son to Gain Peace of Mind Around Family Pool.

Teresa Shields from Phoenix is this week’s recipient of a free pool fence, courtesy of Fulton Homes’ Fence Patrol program. The fence will make Shields’ backyard a safer place for her four young grandchildren. After the death of her son and father of her grandchildren just a few weeks ago, Shields will now take on many parenting responsibilities. She is very worried one of her grandchildren – all under 4 years old – may fall into the pool and drown, but she can’t afford a pool fence on her own. Fulton Homes will install one for her Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 a.m.

Friend of the family, Cindy Cassidy, nominated Shields for the program. “After the death of her son, Teresa couldn’t bear the loss of a grandchild drowning in her backyard pool,” Cassidy wrote in her nomination letter. “Another death would devastate her.”

“Teresa has just experienced the painful tragedy of losing a son,” said Douglas Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “To lose another family member because of an unfenced pool is unimaginable and completely preventable. We are delighted to help ease her anxiety by providing this crucial safety measure.”

The annual Fence Patrol program, established by Tempe-based Fulton Homes, aims to improve child safety around pools and promote pool safety awareness throughout the summer, when drowning risk is highest.

Arizona Pool Fence Laws state that all residential pools must be enclosed by a barrier. Families with children under six must also have a barrier blocking access to the pool from the house. Some cities allow door alarms in place of the pool barrier. Also, certain homes are exempt depending on when they were built. However, most homes must be brought up to code if remodeled or sold.

Interested parties in the Fulton Homes Fence Patrol have until July 4, 2011 to nominate themselves or someone else for a pool fence, by logging on to www.kmle108.com and clicking on the Fence Patrol icon. For more information call (602) 452-1000 or go to www.fultonhomes.com and click on the “Fulton Foundation” link.

Valley Homebuilder recognizes the Caddys as the this week’s deserving winner of their Fence Patrol Program

The family of a disabled woman in dire need of a pool fence is this week’s Fulton Homes Fence Patrol winner. The free pool installation will happen Tuesday, May 31 at 7a.m. Connie Caddy, from Queen Creek, is a disabled woman with no income. Her husband, Greg, works for the prison system and frequently volunteers for out of state work to make ends meet. And, the couple is taking in their 18-month-old grandchild, while her son is deployed in Afghanistan.

Connie’s husband is often gone for months out of state for work, leaving her at home by herself watching young children. Connie also babysits her two nephews who are 4 years and 4-months-old. She’s very afraid they may fall victim to the curiosity of an unprotected pool.

The Caddy family has endured many financial struggles. Most recently Connie, who nominated her family, explained, they had to replace the transmission in their vehicle which ate up most of their pool fence savings money.

“We are glad to alleviate the anxieties of the Caddy family who are in desperate need of a pool fence,” said Douglas Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “Fulton Homes is particularly concerned with families with toddlers that are constantly around the pool. We couldn’t be happier to name the Caddy family as this week’s Fulton Homes Fence Patrol winners.”

Drowning related deaths is one of the leading causes in children across the country. According to childrensafetyzone.com, in the first four months of 2011, there have already been 17 water related deaths in Maricopa County including five children. There have also been a total of 34 water related incidents. In 2010, 48 deaths, including 20 children, resulted from 140 water-related incidents.

Fulton Homes has always been a proud proponent of Water Safety in the Phoenix area. The Fulton Homes Fence Patrol has helped hundreds of people equip their homes with barriers to help prevent youngsters from falling into the pool. The long-running Two Seconds is Too Long campaign has helped raise awareness of the tragedy of child drowning. The company also supports the Valley of the Sun YMCA, providing swimming lessons to disadvantaged youths who learn valuable life skills, including personal safety and growth, stroke development, rescue and water sports.

Arizona Pool Fence Laws state that all residential pools must be enclosed by a barrier. Families with children under six must also have a barrier blocking access to the pool from the house. Some cities allow door alarms in place of the pool barrier. Also, certain homes are exempt depending on when they were built. However, most homes must be brought up to code if remodeled or sold.

Interested parties in the Fulton Homes Fence Patrol have until July 4, 2011 to nominate themselves or someone else for a pool fence, by logging on to www.kmle108.com and clicking on the Fence Patrol icon. For more information call (602) 452-1000 or go to www.fultonhomes.com and click on the “Fulton Foundation” link.

Valley Homebuilder Installs Pool Fence For A Couple Dedicated to Giving Back After 9/11

(Gilbert, Ariz.) –The Eighth Annual Fulton Homes Fence Patrol continues to reward Valley families with pool fences along with free installation. This week, Fulton Homes will honor the Ferraro Family of Gilbert. The pool fence will be installed in the Ferraro’s backyard on Tuesday, May 3, at 7 a.m. After the devastating terrorists on September 11, 2001, the Ferraro’s gave up their high paying careers in Manhattan, and have dedicated their careers to servicing their community. With the recent birth of their twins, and financial struggles, the Ferrero family was in need of a pool fence and didn’t have the funds to properly install one. The installation of the new pool fence will ensure optimum safety for their children.

From now until July 12, Fulton Homes will be teaming up with KMLE Country 108 FM radio and Ironman Pool Fence to award 12 Valley families a free pool fence with installation included. The fences are specifically designed to meet city codes for optimum safety. Valley residents are encouraged to nominate themselves or a deserving family for a free pool fence. A properly installed pool barrier prevents a child from getting over, under or through it to gain access to the pool or spa.

The Ferraro family was nominated by their neighbor, Shannon Schott, who said she could not think of two more deserving people to win the pool fence installation. The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks hit close to home for the Ferraro’s. Rob Ferraro was a stock trader at the World Trade Center when the attack happened. Aimee Ferraro worked for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia at the time. They decided to give up their high-paying jobs and comfortable lifestyles and dedicate their careers to serving their communities.
Rob traded in his suit and ties for a badge and became a police officer while Aimee went into nursing. They have since welcomed a pair of twins to their lives and while they are enjoying being new parents, the hospital bills and Neonatal intensive-care unit charges are a constant stress.

“The Ferraro family would love a pool fence and the peace of mind in knowing that their children can grow up safely in their own home,” adds Schott.

“Fulton Homes is especially concerned for families with toddlers who are constantly around a pool,” said Douglas Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. “With a set of twins, the Ferraro’s already have their hands full, and just a second of distraction could lead to a tragedy. We are pleased to install a pool fence for this couple who have dedicated their careers to serving their community.”

Drowning related deaths is one of the leading causes in children across the country. According to childrensafetyzone.com, in the first four months of 2011, there have already been 17 water related deaths in Maricopa County including five children. There have also been a total of 34 water related incidents. In 2010, 48 deaths, including 20 children, resulted from 140 water-related incidents.

Fulton Homes has always been a proud proponent of Water Safety in the Phoenix area. The Fulton Homes Fence Patrol has helped hundreds of people equip their homes with barriers to help prevent youngsters from falling into the pool. The long-running Two Seconds is Too Long campaign has helped raise awareness of the tragedy of child drowning. The company also supports the Valley of the Sun YMCA, providing swimming lessons to disadvantaged youths who learn valuable life skills, including personal safety and growth, stroke development, rescue and water sports.

Arizona Pool Fence Laws state that all residential pools must be enclosed by a barrier. Families with children under six must also have a barrier blocking access to the pool from the house. Some cities allow door alarms in place of the pool barrier. Also, certain homes are exempt depending on when they were built. However, most homes must be brought up to code if remodeled or sold.

Interested parties in the Fulton Homes Fence Patrol have until July 4, 2011 to nominate themselves or someone else for a pool fence, by logging on to www.kmle108.com and clicking on the Fence Patrol icon. For more information call (602) 452-1000 or go to www.fultonhomes.com and click on the “Fulton Foundation” link.