On Wednesday, October 15, 2008, two icons of the culinary world Drew and Tracy Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group, John D. Idol, Chief Executive Office, Michael Kors (USA), Inc., and Congressman Pete King will be honored at the sixth annual Tuesday’s Children Fall Gala, “A Toast to New York” at The Rainbow Room.  Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit organization that provides services and programs to the entire 9/11 community will pay tribute to all four honorees for their unwavering and compassionate support of  9/11 families and rescues and recovery workers.

The organization will also present the first annual “Spirit of 9/11 Award” to 13-year old Jacob Miller, a young man who donated money from his Bar Mitzvah to support a new international Tuesday’s Children initiative called Project Common Bond. 

Proceeds will benefit Tuesday’s Children’s wide-range of services and resources including mentoring for children, next-step life skills, leadership training for adults, and services for rescue and recovery workers.  The cocktail fundraiser will include food, awards ceremony, live music, and live and silent auctions.  
For more information go to www.tuesdayschildren.org

WHAT:                       Two icons of the culinary world Drew and Tracy Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group, John D. Idol, Chief Executive Office, Michael Kors (USA), Inc.  and Congressman Pete King, to be honored by Tuesday’s Children at annual fundraiser to support programs for the 9/11 community.

WHEN:                       Wednesday, October 15^th 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

WHERE:                     The Rainbow Room

                                    30 Rockefeller Plaza – 65^th Floor

COST:                         Ticket price:Individual:$250, Sponsorship Levels     range from $2,000 -$10,000                                                                       

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INFORMATION:      Kathleen McCarthy  212- 319-3988

kathleen@tuesdayschildren.org