Welcome

A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

Dear Friends,

Good evening and thank you for joining us to celebrate and support the mission of the American Red Cross.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, volunteers and staff of the American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter, it is our honor and pleasure to welcome you to our 2023 Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor. We extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to our Ball Co-Chairs, Connie Anne Harris and Lauren E. Walsh, who, along with the entire Ball committee, made this night possible.

With a spotlight on our organization’s longstanding commitment to servicemembers which dates to the Civil War when American Red Cross founder Clara Barton first assisted wounded soldiers on the battlefield—tonight’s event is a celebration of this legacy, our humanitarian mission and those who make this work possible.

Our esteemed honorees tonight all embody the noble principles of duty and service, an ethos shared by our volunteers who carry out our lifesaving and lifechanging work each day and those who provide the funds that allow us to keep helping.

To our Exceptional Service Honoree General Eric M. Smith, our Humanitarian Honoree Pam Farr and our Corporate Leadership Honoree Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, we say THANK YOU for your service and for the example you set for all of us.

A sincere and gracious thank you to all who are part of this night from our underwriters and sponsors, journal advertisers, auction donors and those who purchased tickets and tables, to the teams of vendors, volunteers and staff who have worked tirelessly over the past nine months to bring tonight’s event to reality.

In the room tonight are some incredible community partners, elected officials, friends and supporters. Together, you work alongside us and have done so for decades. We offer our deepest gratitude for your support, and we are honored to celebrate with you. Each one of you plays a significant role in supporting the mission of the American Red Cross, alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. From responding to home fires, to assisting our military, to deploying to large disasters near and far, trained dedicated Red Crossers are available 24/7/365 to help our neighbors at their greatest time of need. Together we bring comfort and provide financial assistance and mental health support when it is needed most.

Thank you, again, for joining us and we wish you a fun and inspiring evening.

Cheers, Stephanie Dunn Ashley, CEO American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter

Lisa Cooper, Chair, Board of Directors American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter

Welcome

A MESSAGE FROM THE RED & WHITE BALL CO-CHAIRS

Welcome to the 2023 Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor!

Tonight, we will celebrate and honor the dedication and the impact of extraordinary honorees and the truly amazing and inspirational work of the American Red Cross.

Exceptional Service Award Honoree

General Eric M. Smith

36th Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Thank you for your lifetime commitment to protecting and serving our country.

Humanitarian Honoree

Pam Farr

Thank you for being the ultimate role model with steadfast and unwavering support of the American Red Cross.

Corporate Leadership Honoree

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association

We appreciate you helping others in their time of need.

We want to thank our devoted, creative and resourceful committee who so graciously gave of their time, energy and contributions which have made this year’s Ball festive and successful. Thank you to the Board of Directors who not only gave generously to the Ball, but for their guidance and leadership throughout the year and their commitment to the mission of the American Red Cross. Many thanks also to our event sponsors and those who have donated incredible auction items and purchased journal ads, tables and tickets.

Finally, our deepest gratitude to the staff and volunteers who make it possible for the American Red Cross to fulfill its humanitarian mission and to provide lifesaving services. We are so grateful to all of you!

Cheers! Connie Anne Harris, Co-Chair

Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor

Lauren E. Walsh, Co-Chair

Red & White Ball: A Salute to Service and Valor