Helping Veterans, Their Family Members and Others Adversely Affected by the War on Terrorism
MISSION STATEMENT
The "Freedom Fund" is a special project of The Weber Foundation of Helping Hands, Inc., a non-profit public charity organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and an exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The mission of the Fund is to identify and financially support veterans, their families, and others who have been adversely affected by the war on terrorism.
Founder and President, Elizabeth A. Weber, in collaboration with the Past Commander of The National and Massachusetts American Legion, Jake Comer, have pledged time and resources towards this public awareness and fundraising campaign on behalf of our courageous veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much for our Country.
On Wednesday, July 30, 2003 nearly 1,000 people turned out at The Odyssey, Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA. to support The Weber Foundation of Helping Hands "Freedom Fund" in support of veterans, their families and others affected by the war on terrorism. Guests boarded the Odyssey for a V.I.P. Reception, Dinner and Cruise followed by a Concert at Waterworks En Route to Rowes Wharf for an Appreciation Party at The Rack featuring "The B Street Band."
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Honorary Chairmen
Ambassador Paul Cellucci
Thomas Hudner - Medal of Honor Recipient
Thomas Kelley - Medal of Honor Recipient & Mass Commissioner of Veterans Affairs
Mitt Romney - Governor of the State of Massachusetts Co-Chairs
Jake Comer, Past Commander of the National and Massachusetts American Legion
Elizabeth A. Weber, Founder and President of The Weber Foundation of Helping Hands, Inc. Vice Chairs
Kelly Cannone Fred Chandler Debra Fox Deborah J. Jones
Heather Michalowski Paul Morin Joseph I. Mulligan,Jr Al Rand Hon. Henri Rauschenbach
Hon. Michael Sheehan Jackie Smith Ernie & Gloria Virgilio
Dinner Committee Members
Rafik Attia, MD Laura & Dom Baccini Chuck Chevalier Joe Cimino Ned Deane Linda Doucette Lou Frattaroli Jack Gateman Mary Goodrow John Halachis Paul Haley
Gerry Harrington Mary Beth Hughes Jeannie Joseph W. Carl Kester Sylvia Leary Diana Lloyd Joe & Linda Malone Harold B. Murphy Patricia O’Donnell Frank Ollivierre Patty Palumbo
Robert Pena Bonnie & Heather Philo Dave Provencher Cynthia P. Tennan Joe Trolla Judy Wien Lou Yaffee Laurie Zagrodny & Jillian Vorce
Board of Advisors:
Chairman
Elizabeth A. Weber The Weber Foundation, Founder & President
Members
Rafik Attia, M.D. FFARCS President of Union Anesthesia Assoc.
Kelly Cannone The Weber Foundation Director
John P. “Jake” Comer Past National Commander The American Legion
Eric Hadsell, Esq., The Weber Foundation Director
Thomas Hudner, Medal of Honor Recipient
Deborah J. Jones, The Weber Foundation, Director & Clerk
Don Lowery, Executive Director of Communications, Viacom
Joseph Milano, CASA-MA
Brad Mindich, people2people group, CEO
Paul A. Morin, Chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission
Bob Semonian, Treasurer of The Improper Bostonian Magazine
