The ballroom at the New York Hilton was filled with people out to support the Benefit Fund at the annual dinner. From the moment that people began arriving we knew what a special evening we were going to experience. More than 800 guests were there to honor the four living Mayors of New York City Michael Bloomberg, Rudolph Giuliani, David Dinkins and Edward Koch for their support of the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund. We also presented the “J. Patrick “Paddy” Burns Award” to John Gallagher. Katie and the rest of the Gallagher family were there to accept it.
Stephen Dannhauser was right on point as he introduced the Mayors and recalled each of their histories with the Benefit Fund. So many of members of our Board of Directors were on hand to talk and spend time with the guests.
Rusty Staub once again a fabulous emcee for the evening as he moved the program along through the high moments of our honorees to the emotionally charged moments as we watched the touching tributes to the families of two of our fallen heroes.
Stephen Dannhauser was right o point as he introduced the Mayors and recalled each of their histories with the Benefit Fund. So many of members of our Board of Directors were on hand to talk and spend time with the guests. It is a testament to our board to be able to year after year continue to encourage support from existing friends and associates and to continue to build new relationships.
A highlight of the evening was the live auction which had items ranging from a day of training with the FDNY to Castles in Europe to fishing trips with Board Member and NY Rangers superstar Mark Messier. The money raised from the dinner will go a long way in helping the Benefit Fund fulfill it’s goals
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Here is some behind the scenes footage from the dinner.
