Project COMMON BOND Summer 2019
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Dear Friends of Tuesday's Children,
Last month, we welcomed 59 attendees from 13 countries to our 12th annual
Project COMMON BOND
summer session in Washington, D.C. While everyone came from different walks of life, they all shared one tragic commonality: the loss of a family member due to terrorism, violent extremism or war.
At Project COMMON BOND, participants learned that there are others who identify with their pain, and that hope and resilience is possible. Dignity sessions led by trained clinicians, group activities like sports and art and more led to the creation of lifelong friendships and the enrichment of cross-cultural exchange. It's wonderful to know that these young people will return home empowered to be peacebuilders and agents of change.
All of us at Tuesday's Children are proud and honored to welcome these individuals to our community, and we look forward to the bright futures that await them. Terrorism, violent extremism and war may be powerful forces, but peace, dignity and friendship can prevail.
Warmest regards,
Terry Sears
Executive Director, Tuesday's Children
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Tuesday's Children: Who We Are In :30 Seconds
Crafted as a movie trailer to play in theaters nationwide before the screening of
YOU ARE HERE
on 9/11/19, this video sums up nearly two decades of Tuesday's Children in :30 seconds. Thank you to Havas Media for creating this trailer.
CLICK HERE
to watch
Tuesday's Children: Who We Are In :30 Seconds
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2018 Annual Report
2018 was a busy year for Tuesday's Children! From family engagement events to weekend retreats, new mentoring matches, activities to support domestic and global communities, and more, it was surely a year to remember. Click below to learn more about how we provided a lifetime of healing to all those impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss.
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Upcoming Fundraising Events
To support Tuesday's Children's efforts, consider sponsoring/participating in our fundraising events or donate by clicking the button below.
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Join us for our annual Rise Up For Resilience Gala at Guastavino's NYC. This year we will be honoring Seth Waugh, Chief Executive Officer, The PGA of America and Air Force Gold Star Programs. We are proud to announce that Air Force Colonel Melchizedek "Kato" Martinez USAF will be accepting the honor on behalf of Air Force Gold Star Programs. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, live auction and music.
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Join us for our 5th annual Golf Classic at Forsgate Country Club supporting Military Families of the Fallen. This year, we are excited to honor Bart McDade, Vice President, Director of Operations, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank.
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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to The Victims of Terrorism at the United Nations
The main event on Wednesday launched an exhibit at the UN featuring victims and survivors of terrorism from around the world.
CLICK HERE
to view the exhibit online.
We continue to be immensely inspired by the stories of these resilient individuals, and we support the work of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and the UN Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism is shedding light on the long-term needs of victims, families and communities impacted by terrorism.
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Tickets On Sale Now For YOU ARE HERE Documentary
Tickets for
YOU ARE HERE
are now on sale! This inspiring documentary about the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland shows us what the best of humanity looks like, after the world witnessed its worst on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The film will be in theaters nationwide for one night only on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.
CLICK HERE
to find a theater and purchase tickets now.
(Please be advised, there are images/videos at the beginning of the trailer that some individuals and children may find to be triggering)
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Recent Programs & Family Engagement Events
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NFL Games
Thank you to the NFL for providing some of our family members with tickets to preseason games all over the country! Teams included the NY Giants, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints, among others. Win or lose, these were memorable games for all.
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Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx Game
Thank you to the Washington Mystics for providing us with tickets to a recent game against the Minnesota Lynx. It was a thrilling afternoon bonding with other Tuesday's Children families and watching the Mystics take home a win.
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Career Day at NBA Headquarters
Thank you to the NBA for hosting our Career Day at the NBA Headquarters in New York City. Our Career Resource Center participants toured the office, participated in a panel discussion and had their resumes reviewed by NBA employees.
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New York Yankees Game
Thank you to the New York Yankees for donating tickets to our families for a recent Yankees vs. Indians game. Everyone had a great time bonding, making memories and watching their favorite team.
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Upcoming Programs & Family Engagement Events
Check out
our website
for information on all future events.
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Please support our work.
Help us continue to make an impact on those whose lives have been forever changed by terrorism or traumatic loss.
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About Tuesday's Children
Tuesday’s Children provides a lifetime of healing for those whose lives have been forever changed by terrorism or traumatic loss. Through a time-tested, long-term approach, Tuesday’s Children programming serves and supports our nation’s military Families of the Fallen; builds resilience and common bonds in communities worldwide recovering from tragedies; and keeps the promise to support all those impacted by 9/11.
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