�For some seniors, going to the corner grocery or to synagogue or church becomes overwhelming because they don�t feel secure outside of the confines of their home,� Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) explains. �What happens if they fall? What happens if they have a spell? And they are wary of being easy targets for criminals. Now there is a way for an elderly or disabled person to feel empowered — to overcome that vulnerable feeling. These cell phones add a measure of security.�
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The cell phones were donated by constituents who had unused cell phones when they upgraded to newer models and by T-Mobile, which generously provided cell phones for the project. The phones are intended for emergency use only; they do not have active service or airtime minutes. �In an emergency, they can make a vital difference, when seconds count,� Hikind added.
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Phones will be distributed at the Senior Sunday Cell Phone Event, Sunday, May 18th, 11:00 a.m. at the Boro Park Y at 4910 14th Avenue. Refreshments will be served at the event. Seniors must register in advance for the cell phones by calling Hikind�s office at 718-853-9616.
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�I want to thank those individuals who participated in this campaign by donating their old cell phones, and I want to make special mention of T-Mobile who supplemented our supply with their phones. This is an opportunity for our community and for T-Mobile to give back to our seniors who have given us so much and have made significant contributions to society. Phones will be available for pick-up at the event. There is a limited supply of phones, therefore they will be available on a first come first serve basis. These cell phones can give some seniors peace of mind and maybe even save a life.�