The evening also saw a spectacular performance from one of this year’s contestants on the Voice, Blessing Offer. That doesn’t just help the solider, but also their families.” Ms. “They retro-fit homes to help injured soldiers get around and even provide Lasik eye surgery if they need it. “The Wounded Warrior Project has helped a lot of my soldiers,” US Army Staff Sergeant Amaryllis Rivera told the Observer. The first American to have access to ReWalk concluded her touching story by announcing, “If you’ll all step aside, I’ll walk right off this stage” prompting thunderous applause and cheering as she made her way through the ballroom.Īmong the numerous men and women of our country’s armed forces in attendance, many were currently serving. Hannigan was given ReWalk, an innovative technology that allows the veteran solider to walk independently. After being paralyzed from the waist down from an auto immune disorder, Ms. Cosby welcomed US Army Sergeant Teresa Hannigan to the stage. This was perhaps most clearly seen when Ms. “Her energy and excitement is contagious, and she’s always been like that.” US Army sergeant Teresa Hannigan (Photo credit: Nicole Vranjican) Cosby covering various high profile news stories over the last decade. “I have known Rita for over ten years.” Ms. Other attendees included FOX News’ Heather Childers, Cheryl Casone, and Laura Ingle, all of whom have worked closely with Ms. “There always has to be a cause attached to everything she does and she brings her celebrity and many friends to raise awareness. Cosby’s longtime friend and colleague told the Observer. Cheryl Casone and Heather Childers (Photo credit: Nicole Vranjican)Ĭurtis Sliwa, founder of the New York City’s Guardian Angels and also a host on WABC, was also in attendance. “Rita tries to couple helping groups,” Ms. Rivera introduced several veteran soldiers–many of whom had suffered physical and psychological injury–who spoke candidly about their involvement with the Wounded Warriors Project. After the first of what would be many “Happy Birthday” serenades and the national anthem, preformed by Dominic Chianese, Mr. Inside, the event kicked off with a ceremonious bag pipe performance followed by a duet by the legendary Dionne Warwick and her granddaughter, Cheyenne Elliot. The evening began in style with a red carpet filled with the likes of Paul Sorvino, Larry Romano, Perez Hilton, and host of the evening Geraldo Rivera. Geraldo Rivera and wife Erica Michelle Levy (Photo credit: Nicole Vranjican)
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