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ChariTy evenT from page 1 Shield Capital, Phillip Bilden and his
wife, Dr. Patricia Bilden.
The event commences at 6 p.m. with the cocktail reception, Although America is not currently
where distinguished guests will join cochairs Matt and Jill at war, the children of fallen military
Schecter to celebrate the resilience of military families service members continue to battle
and provide support through educational scholarships to significant educational challenges. The
military children who lost a parent in the line of duty. These Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
scholarships cover the gap in government benefits to help anticipates a substantial funding gap of
facilitate debt-free graduation and upward mobility. $300 million over the next two decades,
Founded by CEO David Y. Kim and his wife Cynthia Kim with an urgent need for $150 million in
in 2002, Fallen Patriots has provided over $70 million in the next four years. This critical support
scholarships to over 3,500 military children from all branches is essential for Gold Star children who
of our armed forces who lost a parent. This ensures that the are now reaching college age, helping to
children of America’s servicemen and women can pursue cover the difference between available
higher education without the stress of a financial burden. government assistance and the true
The organization also provides professional development expenses of higher education.
opportunities through internships, full-time job placements, To learn more about Fallen Patriots or
and career training, ensuring upward mobility for Gold Star sponsorship opportunities, please email
children who have experienced loss. palmbeach@fallenpatriots.org. Tickets
“Recreating the New York City gala in Palm Beach allows and additional event information can
us to foster new connections and expand our mission of be found online at https://donate.
honoring the sacrifice of fallen service members. By providing fallenpatriots.org/2025pbgala.
scholarships and educational counseling to their children, we
can ensure their legacy lives on while giving these families the
support they deserve,” said founder and CEO David Y. Kim.
“We are thankful for the sponsors who champion our mission
and for the new and existing local connections and supporters
who help expand our impact.”
According to the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs,
Florida has the third largest veteran population in the nation
and is the second largest state of Gold Star families in need,
making the CFP mission one that hits close to home.
Dinner sponsors for the Inaugural Palm Beach Gala for
Fallen Patriots hosted by CBIZ include Citadel, Citadel
Securities, and Griffin Catalyst. Attendees will enjoy an
exquisite dinner, guest speakers, live auction, surprise
entertainment, and plenty of opportunities for meaningful
engagement and sponsorship.
The Inaugural Palm Beach Gala hosted by CBIZ is sure
to attract notable guests. The host committee includes partner
and vice chairman of the Florida Panthers NHL team, Doug
Cifu and his wife Melissa; founder and managing partner of

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