Dror for the Israel Defense Forces Wounded Foundation Sixth Annual Benefit


By Joel Leyden
Israel News Agency

New York, New York --- November 30, 2011 .... The Sixth Annual Dror for the IDF Wounded Foundation Benefit is rapidly approaching. The event will take place on Thursday, December 1 2011, from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM at Benrimon Contemporary in New York City.

The Dror for the Israel Defense Forces Wounded Foundation is an organization that provides financial assistance and social support to severely wounded soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces. The organization was founded by IDF veteran Dror Dagan, after he was severely wounded on a mission to arrest a terrorist, leaving Dror paralyzed from the waist down.

Dror required a life-saving operation that the Israel government initially would not fund. The Israel Ministry of Defense (MOD) does an excellent job providing support for the wounded warriors of the IDF. However, often these injuries lead to financial and other problems beyond what the MOD can cover. Thus, the Foundation's purpose is to supplement government services that are currently being provided by evaluating each soldier's individual and specific needs.

Dror had to come up with over $300,000 on his own to fund the surgery. While he was recovering, Dror made a vow to do something for other wounded IDF soldiers to minimize the difficulties they face during injury and recovery. He founded Dror for the Wounded in Israel in 2005 for this purpose.




Israel Ambassador Haim Waxman will speak at the event regarding threats to Israel and the need to support the Israel Defense Forces wounded veterans. Ambassador Waxman is a career diplomat and has been serving as Israel's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations since August 16, 2010.

The annual Dror for the IDF Wounded benefit in New York City draws a large crowd of single young professionals in their upper 30s, and 40s, but also draws many older professionals. The formal cocktail evening will feature live music, Mediterranean hors d' oeuvres, Israeli wines, and an inspirational atmosphere. The evening promises to be meaningful and fun for those in attendance.

Money raised that evening will go towards providing wounded soldiers with services not funded by the Israel government or any other agency. This year's focus has been a hand-driven bicycle team for 6 paraplegic IDF veterans. Tickets can be purchased now for $125 by going to dror2011.eventbrite.com or at the door for $150. For further details or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sheeri@drorfoundation.org.



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