27^th ANNUAL GALA OF THE NEW YORK POLICE AND FIRE

WIDOWS’ AND CHILDREN’S BENEFIT FUND

On October 11, 2012, the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund held its 27^th Annual Gala at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.  The gala raised approximately $2.4 million with close to 1,150 guests.  Robert H. Benmosche, President & CEO, American International Group, Inc., was honored.       

Line-Up of Stars in attendance included:

Once-in-a-lifetime New York City auction items included:

Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department, Salvatore Cassano, provided guests with a ride on the FDNY’s historic fireboat, along with FDNY’s highly skilled Marine Operations, lower Manhattan tour and lunch at the Marine Unit’s firehouse with New York’s Bravest. 

This experience raised $21,000.

Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, Raymond Kelly, provided a tour with New York’s Finest including an inside look at the Forensic Investigations Division, Police Laboratory, Bomb Squad and Firearm and Tactics.  This firsthand experience included training like an NYPD Cadet with New York’s Finest. 

This experience raised $15,000.

Superintendent of the PAPD, Michael Fedorko, provided an insider’s look at history from the top of WTC1.  Guests experience the courage required for rebuilding downtown and share this massive project previously viewed by Heads of State, along with a tour of  the National September 11^th Museum and Memorial and lunch with the PAPD Superintendent.

The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund provides assistance to the families of New York City Police Officers, Fire Fighters, Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who have been killed in the line of duty.  The Benefit Fund gives financial assistance to grieving families immediately after they lose their loved one.  The Benefit Fund’s goal is to raise enough funds to provide meaningful annual distributions to beneficiaries for the remainder of their lives.