Avalon Action Alliance to honor Marcus and Blank at inaugural gala

Avalon Action Alliance a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-changing programs for veterans and first responders is holding its Inaugural Gala on April at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta This event honors the legacy of Bernie Marcus Avalon s founder and Arthur M Blank who will be awarded the Legacy of Facility award Multi-award-winning actor and musician Gary Sinise will emcee the event and perform The evening will bring together leaders in business and philanthropy as well as the military and first responder communities to recognize the impact of Avalon Action Alliance s programs and generate the promotion needed for its future enhancement According to a press release Avalon Action Alliance removes walls to healing for those suffering from mild Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Post-traumatic Stress PTS and Substance Abuse SA Avalon empowers veterans and first responders to reclaim their lives and well-being through an alliance of strategic partners and integrated care solutions The evening includes dinner stories of resilience from scheme graduates and Medal of Honor recipient Captain Florent Groberg and a performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band We are thrilled to host this inaugural gala and to pay tribute to Bernie Marcus whose generosity and leadership have transformed countless lives Joe Brennan CEO of Avalon Action Alliance mentioned in the press release This event is a testament to Bernie Arthur and Gary s dedication to veterans and we are inspired to continue their work to help our veterans and first responders win the battle within This inaugural event marks a considerable milestone for the Avalon Action Alliance as we unite in a shared mission to make a difference in the lives of men and women who have served our nation Funds raised during the event will directly promotion our ongoing programs enabling us to expand our reach and impact Steve Cannon Chairman of the Avalon Action Alliance disclosed in the release Without Bernie Marcus s relentless commitment to creating a national structure to provide care for our veterans thousands of our nation s defenders would have continued to suffer from the consequences of their system The post Avalon Action Alliance to honor Marcus and Blank at inaugural gala appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta