Yellow Ribbon Fund Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Record-Breaking Gala, Raising $630,000 for U.S. Military Families

Over
300
attendees
gathered
at
The
Boca
Raton
to
mark
two
decades
of
supporting
veterans
and
their
families

Boca
Raton,
FL
–
May
19,
2025
– Yellow
Ribbon
Fund (YRF)
celebrated
its
20th
Anniversary
Gala
at
The
Boca
Raton
on
February
20,
raising
a
record-breaking
$630,000
in
donations
from
over
300
attendees.
The
event
featured
a
Gatsby-inspired
theme
hosted
by
Emcee
Sean
Spicer,
that
included
dinner,
auctions,
live
entertainment,
and
a
keynote
speech
by
Captain
Ben
Harrow.

YRF
is
a
501(c)(3)
veteran
service
organization
committed
to
supporting
post-9/11
wounded,
ill,
and
injured
service
members,
their
caregivers,
and
families
from
every
branch
of
the
U.S.
Military.
Since
its
inception
in
2005,
the
organization
has
provided
essential
support
to
over
40,000
military
families,
including
2,700
veterans
and
2,000
caregivers
annually,
providing
housing,
transportation,
and
day-to-day
life
support.

 “Looking
back
over
the
past
20
years,
my
heart
fills
with
gratitude
and
immense
pride
for
the
work
Yellow
Ribbon
Fund
has
accomplished.
It’s
truly
remarkable
to
think
that
what
began
as
a
small
group
of
local
business
members
in
a
room
at
Walter
Reed
has
evolved
into
a
national
organization,
touching
the
lives
of
over
40,000
military
families.
While
the
landscape
of
global
conflict
may
have
shifted,
the
enduring
needs
of
our
brave
service
members
and
their
families
remain.
We
are
deeply
honored
to
continue
standing
alongside
them,
filling
in
the
gaps
of
care
and
support
they
deserve.
They
have
given
so
much,
and
we
are
privileged
to
reciprocate
that
commitment
with
heartfelt
dedication,”
said
Gina
Harrow,
Executive
Director.

The
20th
anniversary
celebration
of
Yellow
Ribbon
Fund
began
with
a
heartfelt
welcome
from
Gina
Harrow,
setting
the
tone
for
an
evening
dedicated
to
our
heroes.
Sean,
our
engaging
emcee,
skillfully
highlighted
the
organization’s
mission
and
its
profound
impact
on
the
community.
Captain
Ben
Harrow’s
keynote
speech
was
a
powerful
testament
to
that
mission.
Sharing
his
own
story
of
overcoming
injury,
he
emphasized
the
enduring
need
for
Yellow
Ribbon
Fund’s
support,
reminding
us
that
the
road
to
recovery
for
our
injured
service
members
is
a
lifelong
journey.

The
gala
unfolded
as
a
tapestry
of
memorable
moments.
Guests
enjoyed
a
sophisticated
cocktail
reception,
followed
by
the
solemn
and
inspiring
presentation
of
the
colors.
Jessica
King’s
stirring
performance
of
the
national
anthem
filled
the
room
with
emotion,
and
the
evening
culminated
in
an
energetic
celebration,
with
guests
dancing
the
night
away
in
1920s
style. 
We
are
profoundly
grateful
for
the
incredible
generosity
of
our
top-tier
sponsors,
who
played
a
crucial
role
in
the
success
of
Yellow
Ribbon
Fund’s
20th
anniversary
celebration.
Our
heartfelt
thanks
go
to
founder
Ed
Quinn,
Chairman
Gary
Bowman,
Mark
and
Suzanne
Matan,
Zoe
Lanham,
EOG,
Sal
and
Wendy
Caragliano,
Genevieve
Murphy,
Tripp
and
KathyAnn
Shreves,
Brett
and
Alyson
McMahon,
Admiral
Tom
Lynch,
Tom
and
Andrea
Lynch,
Amy
and
Alan
Goldstein,
Al
and
Joni
Goldberg,
Ken
and
Arleen
Grossman,
Bob
and
Marcy
Haupt,
Jack
and
Jacqui
Maloney,
and
A1A
Limo.
Their
support
was
essential
in
making
this
milestone
event
a
resounding
success.

Next
year’s
Annual
Gala,
inspired
by
the
enchanting
theme
of A
Midsummer
Night’s
Dream,
is
set
for
Friday,
February
27,
2026,
at The
Boca
Raton in
Boca
Raton.
To
learn
more
about
Yellow
Ribbon
Fund,
follow
us
on Facebook, Instagram,
or X,
or
visit
us
at www.yellowribbonfund.org.

Since
2005,
Yellow
Ribbon
Fund
(YRF),
a
501(c)(3)
veteran
service
organization,
has
been
committed
to
supporting
post-9/11
wounded,
ill,
and
injured
service
members,
along
with
their
caregivers
and
families,
from
all
branches
of
the
U.S.
Military.
YRF
provides
essential
programs
that
address
the
unique
challenges
these
heroes
and
their
families
face
following
unexpected
medical
crises.
Through
our
Crossroads
Program,
we
offer
no-cost
accommodations
and
transportation
while
loved
ones
receive
care
at
Walter
Reed
National
Military
Medical
Center.
Our
Keystone
Program,
with
11
chapters
nationwide,
supports
families
returning
home
with
life
skills
training,
peer
support,
mental
health
access,
and
more.

Yellow
Ribbon
Fund
has
proudly
served
over
40,000
service
members
and
continues
to
assist
more
than
2,700
individuals
annually.
With
a
90%
program
ratio,
90
cents
of
every
dollar
donated
goes
directly
to
our
mission
of
Keeping
Military
Families
Together.
Your
support
helps
ensure
that
our
nation’s
disabled
veterans,
their
caregivers,
and
families
receive
the
ongoing
care
they
need
on
their
journey
of
recovery.