WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT ANNUAL KICKOFF--WHAT A TIME!!

by Jim 3/12/2009 10:13:00 AM
On Saturday, March 7, 2009, hundreds of guests joined our heroes in celebrating the WWP first annual Northeast Alumni Kickoff event for Warriors in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The event was held at Marc Ecko’s Showroom and Executive Office, 40 West 23rd Street in New York.  Mr. Ecko's gracious generosity was an indescribably touching and meaningful gesture, for which JIM EDUCATES WARRIORS cannot begin to express adequate thanks.  This momentous event enabled Wounded Warriors to network, build and nurture long-lasting relationships with each other and with guests who have shown past support for WWP.  Other attendees, like Paul D'Elia, Executive Director of the Memoial Day Foundation, attended in demonstration of his organization's commitment to honor our brave heroes.  Attendees from outside the military received valuable insight and awareness into Wounded Warrior Project's 2009 programs and initiatives, pushing our involvement with WWP to the next level which will ultimately help to better help honor and empower our Wounded Warriors.

My wife Kathy Lee and I pigged out (OK, I'll speak for myself!) on the buffet-style dinner.  Alco-beverages flowed freely as volunteers tended bar.  Presentations were kicked off by Steven Nardizzi, WWP's recently-appointed Chief Executive Officer.  Other WWP officials, including the New York City Field Coordinator Tony Ntellas, thanked the unsung heroes of the WWP staff and the guests.  Entertainment was provided by the drop-dead gorgeous Miss Saigon (Eve’s tour DJ); autographs and photo-ops were lavishly provided by stars of The Sopranos, Tony Sirico (Paulie Walnuts) and Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi), and by Darryl "DMC" McDaniels.  New York Jets Flight Crew cheerleaders graced us with their pulchritude.  Yes, they are even more beautiful up-close than through steamed-up binoculars, which I did not think possible! 

It was an honor and a privilege to attend this great event.

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