May 31, 2012
Waldorf=Astoria
New York, New York
May 31, 2012
Waldorf=Astoria
New York, New York
New York City - Last Thursday night, the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) hosted its annual Courage Awards and Benefit Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria's sprawling, art deco style ballroom. It was a true "red, white and blue 'God Bless America' kind of night," as Master of Ceremonies and former Bush Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said, dedicated to honoring and empowering wounded warriors.
The celebratory event, sponsored by Under Armour, kicked off with a cocktail reception and silent auction which featured items such as tickets to the US Open, a guitar signed by Taylor Swift, and much more. At 7 p.m., guests were ushered into the grand ballroom at the Waldorf-Astoria. Beautifully decorated tables filled the space, topped with red tulip centerpieces. The red stage curtains were illuminated by the projection of stars; the perfect backdrop for the podium on which several wounded warriors would speak.
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