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26th Annual Gala Ad Journal

Posted by Robert Allen on January 13, 2012 with 0 Comments

For those who were not at our Answer the Call® Gala please take a look at the Ad Journal that showcases the generous support from our sponsors. View this publication on CalaméoPublish at Calaméo or browse the library.

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1700+ CITI Employees Step Up to Answer the Call® and raise $437,000 for our charity.

Posted by Robert Allen on November 23, 2011 with 0 Comments

Here are some highlights from Citi Global Community Day in New York City.  We are so grateful for the support of all of the employees for their incredible generosity.

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10-13 Gala was a Big Success

Posted by Robert Allen on October 14, 2011 with 0 Comments

We want to thank everyone who made our 26th Annual Gala a huge success. The feedback and comments from everyone was so positive. We were thrilled with the turnout and support from our attendees. Special thanks to the children who sang. Not once but twice as they accompanied recording artist Duane McLaughlin on stage for [...]

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Press Coverage of the 10 – 13 Gala at the Park Avenue Armory.

Posted by Robert Allen on October 14, 2011 with 0 Comments

Here is some of the early press coverage of the 26th Annual Gala Dinner held on October 13 at the Park Avenue Armory. Answer the Call- Press Recap New York Social Diary Bloomberg News Fox News The Daily News Universal Sports We will have more press updates as we get them.

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New York Police & Fire Widow’s and Children’s’ Benefit Fund to Host 26th Annual Gala on “10-13”, honoring Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO, Lloyd C. Blankfein

Posted by Robert Allen on October 5, 2011 with 0 Comments

NEW YORK, NY (October 4, 2011) – New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund Chairman, Stephen J. Dannhauser of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and President, Kevin Parker of Deutsche Asset Management will host the charity’s 26th Annual Benefit Gala with a tribute to New York City’s fallen first responders on Thursday, [...]

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Staind Helps to Answer the Call® with Sold Out Concert

Posted by Robert Allen on September 16, 2011 with 0 Comments

Staind shared the stage with charity last night allowing Director of Development to thank fans for Answering The Call. 100% of all tickets sales were donated to the charity and Atlantic records promised to match funds raised.

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The Benefit Fund will be Up in Lights on October 13

Posted by Robert Allen on September 14, 2011 with 0 Comments

Mark Messier, Co-Chair for the charity’s “10-13 Answer The Call” Gala , will help kick off the 26th Annual celebration scheduled for October 13th by assisting children from the charity “flip”  the Empire State Building’s light switch.  From Dusk to Dawn on October 13th the Empire State Building will brighten the New York skyline with [...]

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Staind Answers the Call® and Puts on Concert to Help The Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on September 13, 2011 with 0 Comments

Click Here to Buy Tickets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 “THE MAKING OF STAIND” DOCUMENTARY PREMIERING ON YOUTUBE TOMORROW (SEPT. 13) AT NOON EDT. STAIND SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT TOMORROW (SEPT. 13) DEBUT SINGLE “NOT AGAIN” #1 AT ROCK RADIO; NYC BEST BUY THEATER SHOW ON 9/15 TO AID NEW YORK POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS’ [...]

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Great time at the 27th Annual Beneficiary Family Mets Game.

Posted by Robert Allen on June 23, 2011 with 0 Comments

A short rain delay did not deter the families of our Beneficiaries from having a great time at the game.  Our guests arrived at the Bullpen Plaza entrance to be greeted by volunteers from our military.  They picked up their tickets and t-shirts and headed inside to enjoy some hotdogs chips and beverages.  There was [...]

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Beyonce’ Sings God Bless the USA Proceeds to The Benefit Fund

Posted by Robert Allen on May 5, 2011 with 0 Comments

Download God Bless the USA from iTunes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEYONCÉ’S UNRELEASED RECORDING OF “GOD BLESS THE USA” NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY ON THE iTunes STORE ARTIST AND COLUMBIA RECORDS TO DONATE THEIR PROCEEDS TO NEW YORK POLICE & FIRE WIDOWS’ & CHILDREN’S BENEFIT FUND * TELEVISION DEBUT ON PIERS MORGAN TONIGHT CNN TONIGHT AT 9:00 [...]

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