New York Giants Superbowl Champion Howard Cross to Host MHA-NYC “Where There is Help, There is Hope” Gala

Eric K. Shinseki, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs will Present the Award to Gala Honoree Kenneth Fisher & Family

WHAT: MHA-NYC to Hold “Where There is Help, There is Hope” Gala

This year’s gala will focus especially on the mental well being of our nation’s veterans and military personnel whose psychological wounds can be as painful and debilitating as the physical injuries sustained in war. To serve America’s veterans, MHA-NYC has partnered with government to provide life-saving programs such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Veterans’ Crisis Line. These lines respond to hundreds of thousands of calls for help each year.

WHERE: Cipriani 42^nd Street, New York City

WHEN: Thursday, June 6^th, 2013

              6:00pm – Press Check-In

              6:30pm – Red Carpet Arrivals

              7:30pm – Dinner & Program

WHO:

• Howard Cross, Former NY Giant Tight End, Senior Vice President at Cresa NY
• Ken Fisher, Chairman, Fisher House Foundation
• Eric K. Shinseki, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs will Present the Award to Gala Honoree Kenneth Fisher & Family
• Mark Bavaro, Former NFL Tight End for the New York Giants
• Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado, President of Coastal Advisors LLC
• Cheryl Wills, Award Winning Anchor & Author, NY1 News Television

Dinner Chairs:

• Ric Clark, Chairman of Brookfield Office Properties
• Bruce Mosler, Chairman of Global Brokerage, Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.

Vice Chairs:

• Frank Branchini,President & COO of EmblemHealth, Inc.
• Scott Cutler, Executive Vice President & Head of Global Listings at NYSE Euronext
• Kevin J. Danehy, Executive Chairman, Brookfield Global Relocation Services, Inc.
• Cynthia Zirinsky, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, New York Gracie Square Hospital

ABOUT MHA-NYC

The Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC) is a not for profit organization that addresses mental health needs in New York City and across the nation. It is a local organization with national impact and has a three-part mission of services, advocacy and education. MHA-NYC identifies unmet needs and develops culturally sensitive programs to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness while promoting the importance of mental health.

One in every five people will need mental health care during their lives; MHA-NYC is a resource to many families and individuals in New York City and throughout the country, serving as a link to mental health and wellness.

To RSVP: Contact Carolyn Gitomer at carolyn@jamesgrantpr.com or (917) 626-1300.