TENTH ANNUAL CHARITY DAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 • NEW YORK Thursday, September 11, 2014 Marked BGC’S Tenth Annual Charity Day
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TENTH ANNUAL CHARITY DAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 • NEW YORK Thursday, September 11, 2014 marked BGC’s Tenth Annual Charity Day. BGC Partners, together with its affiliate Cantor Fitzgerald, raised approximately $12 million globally on this single day for dozens of charities around the world. To date, Charity Day has raised approximately $113 million for hundreds of charitable causes. Held in commemoration of the 658 Cantor employees and 61 Eurobrokers employees lost in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, each anniversary is a poignant occasion for us. Every year, BGC Partners and our affiliate Cantor Fitzgerald, in conjunction with the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, strive to turn a tragic day into one that is positive and uplifting by distributing 100% of our global revenues on Charity Day to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and dozens of charities around the world. The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, initially created to assist families of Cantor employees who were lost on 9/11, has since broadened its mission to provide aid to victims of terrorism, natural disasters, emergencies, direct service charities and wounded members of the military. We are thankful to all our celebrity guests who joined us in New York on Charity Day and raised money for tremendous causes. In addition, many thanks to our clients, brokers and charities whose commitment, support, enthusiasm and graciousness made Charity Day a spectacular success. Louis Scotto Executive Managing Director, General Manager, North America BGC Partners, Inc. Miss USA 2012, Nana Meriwether, Front cover: Model, Damaris Lewis, representing the Meriwether Foundation representing the Garden of Dreams Foundation Musician Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, HRH Princess Eugenie of York, representing the Garden of Dreams Foundation representing Children in Crisis Actor, Tony Sirico, Media Personality, Jenny McCarthy, representing Wounded Warrior Project representing Generation Rescue THE CHARITIES AND CAUSES BGC SUPPORTS The mission of Able Community Services, Inc. is to provide day service options for adults with developmental disabilities which include supported employment, enhanced supported employment, pre-vocational services, day habilitation and many others. The Allan Houston Legacy Foundation’s mission is to facilitate individual and collective growth through initiatives that - 1) Restore a strong family unit, 2) Provide economic empowerment, 3) Encourage education and life skill development, and 4) Enhance spiritual growth. www.AllanHoustonFoundation.org The mission of the Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR) is to find better treatments and ultimately prevent and cure systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) by supporting medical research. www.lupusresearch.org New York Mets star, Curtis Granderson, Former New York Giants star, Sean Landeta, representing New York Knicks star Tim Hardaway Jr., representing Able Community Services, Inc. Building Homes for Heroes and Vision for and from Children representing the Garden of Dreams Foundation Model, Hannah Ferguson, representing the Garden of Dreams Foundation Actress, Uzo Aduba, representing Musician, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, The Catalog for Giving of New York City representing the G-Unity Foundation The Boomer Esiason Foundation is a dynamic partnership of leaders in the medical and business Change for the Children Foundation was started to support programs that motivate and communities joining with a committed core of volunteers to heighten awareness, education and inspire children to face adversity with confidence and a will to succeed. BEF quality of life for those affected by cystic fibrosis, while providing financial support to research www.changeforthechildren.org aimed at finding a cure. www.esiason.org Building Homes for Heroes is strongly committed to rebuilding lives, and supporting the brave Children in Crisis aims to support children to read, write, think, pursue their goals and men and women of the military who were injured while serving the country. The organization contribute positively to their communities. They work in countries in which conflict and builds or modifies homes, and gifts these homes, mortgage free, to veterans and their families. poverty have left children particularly vulnerable. www.buildinghomesforheroes.org www.childrenincrisis.org At the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, our mission is to support victims of terrorism, emer- The Emergency Children’s Help Organization “ECHO” is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization gencies and natural disasters. We provide direct financial assistance to hundreds of charities dedicated to providing financial assistance to children experiencing a challenging medical or around the world, and we are proud to help raise awareness to small charities that have the living emergency. potential to make big impacts. 100% of every dollar raised by the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund www.echoorganization.org goes to victims of terrorism, natural disasters and emergencies, direct service charities, and wounded members of our military. www.cantorrelief.org Former New York Knicks star and Assistant General Manager Actress, Bridget Moynahan, representing Intrepid Sea, New York Yankees star, Mark Teixeira, Former New York Yankees star, Mariano Rivera, for the New York Knicks, Allan Houston, representing Air & Space Museum and The Scarlett Fund at Memorial representing Harlem RBI representing Vision For and From Children the Allan Houston Legacy Foundation Sloan Kettering Cancer Center The FDNY Fire Family Transportation Foundation is dedicated to the well-being of the fire department family; for recognition of the unique sacrifices that firefighters and their families selflessly make for the sake of all; and to honor those sacrifices. www.firefamilytransport.org Friends of Firefighters is dedicated to addressing the physical, mental health and wellness needs of New York City’s firefighters. Our ongoing mission is to provide long-term support and services through confidential, wellness services, and other assistance required by firefighters and their families. www.friendsoffirefighters.org Head Coach of the New York Knicks, Derek Fisher, Sarah, Duchess of York, representing the Garden of Dreams Foundation representing Children in Crisis The G-Unity Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations that focus on improving the quality of life for low-income and underserved communities. www.gunityfoundation.org Game Knights is dedicated to helping children pass the time with fun and games while they are confined to a hospital during their recovery from an injury or illness. We provide electronic devices such as video games, consoles and controllers, iPods, DVDs and DVD players to engage and distract children who may be sad, bored, and lonely. www.gameknights.org The Garden of Dreams Foundation is a non-profit charity that makes dreams come true for kids in crisis. www.gardenofdreamsfoundation.org Actor, Tony Sirico, representing the Wounded Warrior Project Generation Rescue is the leading national organization that provides hope, information and immediate treatment assistance to families affected by autism spectrum disorders to directly improve the child’s quality of life for all in need. www.generationrescue.org Harlem RBI’s mission is to provide inner-city youth with opportunities to play, learn and grow. Harlem RBI uses the power of teams to coach, teach and inspire youth to recognize their potential and realize their dreams. www.harlemrbi.org The mission of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth. www.intrepidmuseum.org Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is the world’s oldest and largest private institution devoted to prevention, patient care, research and education in cancer. Its scientists and clinicians generate innovative approaches to better understand, diagnose and treat cancer. Its specialists are leaders in biomedical research and in translating the latest research to advance the standard of cancer care worldwide. www.mskcc.org Actor, Vincent Pastore, Model, Hannah Ferguson, representing Self Help Africa representing the Garden of Dreams Foundation Actor, Kevin Kline, New York Yankees star, Dellin Betances, representing The Acting Company representing Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Actress, Pamela Anderson, Musician, Nick Jonas, New York Knicks star, Carmelo Anthony, representing The Pamela Anderson Foundation representing the Change for the Children Foundation representing The Carmelo Anthony Foundation The mission of the Meriwether Foundation is to improve health, empower communities and PitCCh In’s mission is to enrich the lives of inner city youth by raising their self-esteem through alleviate poverty. They operate programs in health, education, nutrition, and development in educational and athletic activities in the New York Tri-state area and Northern California. rural and peri-urban areas of: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. www.pitcch.org www.meriwetherfoundation.org The New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund provides financial The Point of Hope Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and assistance and a network of support to the families of NYC Police Officers, Firefighters, children. All Point of Hope events support programs dedicated to helping people. Port Authority Police Officers, and EMS Personnel who have been killed in the line of