Photo by Shaun Mader

Marine Corporal Jonathan Rist at 7 World Trade Center

Weekend for Heroes August 1 - 3, 2008

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Weekend for Heroes January 30 - February 1, 2009

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Weekend for Heroes July 30 – August 2, 2009

HAI again had the pleasure of hosting a group of soldiers seriously wounded during tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and presently being treated at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington, D.C. These men and women are undergoing treatment in the Brain Trauma and Amputee Units at WRAMC and may return to active duty.

The group came for a fun-filled weekend in New York City to enjoy authentic experiences, including a reception at HAI’s SoHo office/loft, a private welcome at 7 World Trade Center for an expansive view of Ground Zero from the 48th floor, a World Yacht Hudson River cruise, the ringing of the NYSE closing bell, tickets to award-winning Broadway shows and the Mostly Mozart Festival, breakfast at the Hard Rock Café, tickets to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Coney Island, and more.

“Weekend for Heroes” is a time for these soldiers, from 9 states, and their loved ones to relax and enjoy themselves. “We want to express our tremendous respect and gratitude for these men and women who sacrifice so much to serve our country. And what better way to show our appreciation than by sharing the great wonders of New York City,” said Michael Jon Spencer, Founder and Executive Director at HAI. “We discovered from the last soldier visit, this was more than just a fun trip; it was an opportunity for healing…. away from the hospitals and demanding therapy schedules to spend quality time reconnecting with loved ones.”

HAI appreciates the generosity of Silverstein Properties, The NYSE Euronext, World Yacht, Lincoln Center, Hilton Hotels Corp., the Broadway companies of Mary Poppins, Chicago, and The Phantom of the Opera, Shaun Mader Photography, All Affairs Chair Rental, Balthazar, Blue Ridge Farms, Cafe Metro, Candle 79, Chelsea Market Baskets, McDonald's, Nathan's, Patsy's Pizza, Pizza 33, and Todaro's.

See Lizandro Mateo-Ortiz, Army, Seargent First Class, ring the Closing Bell at the NYSE

WNYC reports on the Weekend for Heroes

Margaret Besheer reports on the Weekend for Heroes in Voice of America

Weekend for Heroes August 6 – August 8, 2010

See NY1 News Coverage of the Weekend for Heroes kick-off event at 7 World Trade Center

We are looking forward to continuing this program and hosting many more soldiers from Walter Reed Army Medical Center in the future. Your generosity would make this possible.

Thank you.