NEW YORK-JUNE 2: MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF New York City (MHA of NYC): 2009 Building Bridges Gala on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY
The Mental Health Association of NYC honored Lee Woodruff and Bob Woodruff at their 2009 Building Bridges Gala on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY. The evening honored two inspirational Americans, Bob Woodruff, former Co-Anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight,” and his wife Lee Woodruff. Bob suffered severe head injuries from a roadside bomb while reporting from the war in Iraq, and Lee was instrumental in his recovery. Together they established a foundation focused on helping veterans who have suffered head injuries and psychological wounds to successfully re-integrate into society. Two-time Emmy Award-winning anchor of Inside Edition and best selling author Deborah Norville served as Mistress of Ceremony. Dinner Chairs: Dennis Friedrich, President/COO, U.S. Operations, Brookfield Properties | Christopher Ludeman, President, CB Richard Ellis | Duncan L. Niederaurer, CEO, NYSE Euronext | Paul Massey, Founder/Chairman, Massey Knakal Real Estate | Joseph Peyronnin III, Co-Chair, MHA of NYC and Susan Zirinsky, Executive producer of 48 Hours. The Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA of NYC) presented its 2009 Gala, “Building Bridges to Health, Home and Families,” to raise awareness and resources for programs that support the mental health needs of veterans and their families. Nearly 90% of every dollar of the Gala proceeds goes directly to supporting MHA of NYC programs and services—all to meet the ever-growing mental health needs of New York City, and the nation. The Mental Health Association of New York City is a private, not for profit, voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of mental illness and mental health. Through the support of thousands of individuals and family members, foundation grants and government contracts, MHA works to change attitudes about mental illnesses, to improve services for children and adults with psychiatric disabilities, and to promote mental health in the community through its direct service programs. MEDIA CONTACT: Jessie duPont, Goodman Media International for MHA of NYC | tel: (212) 576-2700 ext. 223 | e-mail: jdupont@goodmanmedia.com
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come later this week.
The Mental Health Association of NYC honored Lee Woodruff and Bob Woodruff at their 2009 Building Bridges Gala on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY. The evening honored two inspirational Americans, Bob Woodruff, former Co-Anchor of ABC’s “World News Tonight,” and his wife Lee Woodruff. Bob suffered severe head injuries from a roadside bomb while reporting from the war in Iraq, and Lee was instrumental in his recovery. Together they established a foundation focused on helping veterans who have suffered head injuries and psychological wounds to successfully re-integrate into society. Two-time Emmy Award-winning anchor of Inside Edition and best selling author Deborah Norville served as Mistress of Ceremony. Dinner Chairs: Dennis Friedrich, President/COO, U.S. Operations, Brookfield Properties | Christopher Ludeman, President, CB Richard Ellis | Duncan L. Niederaurer, CEO, NYSE Euronext | Paul Massey, Founder/Chairman, Massey Knakal Real Estate | Joseph Peyronnin III, Co-Chair, MHA of NYC and Susan Zirinsky, Executive producer of 48 Hours. The Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA of NYC) presented its 2009 Gala, “Building Bridges to Health, Home and Families,” to raise awareness and resources for programs that support the mental health needs of veterans and their families. Nearly 90% of every dollar of the Gala proceeds goes directly to supporting MHA of NYC programs and services—all to meet the ever-growing mental health needs of New York City, and the nation. The Mental Health Association of New York City is a private, not for profit, voluntary organization concerned with all aspects of mental illness and mental health. Through the support of thousands of individuals and family members, foundation grants and government contracts, MHA works to change attitudes about mental illnesses, to improve services for children and adults with psychiatric disabilities, and to promote mental health in the community through its direct service programs. MEDIA CONTACT: Jessie duPont, Goodman Media International for MHA of NYC | tel: (212) 576-2700 ext. 223 | e-mail: jdupont@goodmanmedia.com
PHOTO CREDIT:Copyright ©Manhattan Society.com 2009 by Christopher London | tel: Private |e-mail: ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com PLEASE NOTE: More photos, notes and id's to come later this week.
NEW YORK-June 2: Deborah Norville, Lee Woodruff, Susan Zirinsky, Joseph Peyronnin III attend 2009 Building Bridges Gala:An Evening Honoring Lee and Bob Woodruff to Benefit the Mental Health Association of New York City, on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY (Photo Credit: Christopher London/ManhattanSociety.com)
NEW YORK-June 2: Deborah Norville, Lee Woodruff, Susan Zirinsky, Joseph Peyronnin III attend 2009 Building Bridges Gala:An Evening Honoring Lee and Bob Woodruff to Benefit the Mental Health Association of New York City, on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Guastavino’s, 409 East 59th Street (between First and York Avenues), New York City, NY (Photo Credit: Christopher London/ManhattanSociety.com)