Cornerstone Bank is donating $5,000 to an organization created in memory of a heroic police officer in Worcester who died trying to save a boy from drowning. The Manny 267 Foundation raises funds to donate flotation devices, known as “Manny Tubes,” to police departments nationwide.
In June of 2021, Officer Emmanuel “Manny” Familia, whose badge number was 267, responded to a 911 call reporting the drowning of 14-year-old Troy Love in Green Hill Pond, Worcester. Tragically, neither Officer Familia nor Love emerged from the water alive. The officer’s family created the foundation to raise awareness about drowning hazards and the importance of water safety for first responders and the community.
“Officer Familia was a hero who selflessly paid the ultimate sacrifice for his bravery,” said Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman. “We are humbled to be able to support the Manny 267 Foundation’s work to prevent tragedies like the one that shook our community in Central Massachusetts.”
Each of the yellow, 40-by-5-inch flotation tubes, which feature Familia’s name and signature, can support the weight of five people during a water emergency. Money raised by the foundation also funds water safety training for officers and swimming lessons for children, in hopes of preventing such tragedies from occurring again.
“It’s remarkable how this organization has turned a heartbreaking situation into a positive act to support children and officers across the country,” said Tallman. “We are honored to be a part of this tribute to Officer Familia’s life and legacy.”
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