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St. Regis Atlanta Out of the Kitchen
November 20, 2025
Avalon Action Alliance is honored to be selected as the 2025 beneficiary of the St. Regis Atlanta’s 7th annual Out of the Kitchen fundraiser. Please join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025, for an evening that promises culinary excellence and heartfelt purpose.
Avalon Action Alliance 2nd Annual Gala
Save the date for our 2nd Annual Avalon Action Alliance Gala to support our nation’s veterans and first responders.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 6:00PM — 10:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Georgia Aquarium Oceans Ballroom: 246 Ivan Allen Junior Blvd Atlanta, GA 30313
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Our Past Events
Avalon Fireside Chat, Washington, D.C. 16 June 2025
Avalon Action Alliance convened more than 75 leaders from government, the private sector, and across our partner alliance for an evening of connection and conversation at Korn Ferry’s Washington, D.C. office. The event featured a fireside chat moderated by Avalon board member and Korn Ferry Managing Partner Kate Shattuck, who led a thoughtful discussion with Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT). A former Navy SEAL and combat veteran, entrepreneur, and public servant, Senator Sheehy shared reflections on leadership, service, and the responsibility we all share in supporting those who’ve worn the uniform.
The evening spotlighted Avalon’s work addressing the invisible wounds of war, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, and substance abuse, while also creating space for honest dialogue and new connections. The engagement and energy in the room reflected a shared commitment to expanding access to care and ensuring no veteran or first responder is left behind.
We are grateful to Korn Ferry for hosting, and to everyone who joined us in advancing this important mission.
Avalon Action Alliance Inaugural Gala 2025: Honoring a Legacy, Forging a Future
The Avalon Action Alliance hosted its Inaugural Gala at the Georgia Aquarium on April 10, 2025. Nearly 600 friends, sponsors, supporters, and program partners gathered in the breathtaking Oceans Ballroom surrounded by majestic beluga whales, whale sharks, and stingrays.
The evening honored the legacy of Bernie Marcus and celebrated Arthur Blank for his unwavering commitment to veterans and first responders. Emceed by the legendary Gary Sinise, with a powerful keynote by Medal of Honor recipient Captain Florent Groberg, the night ended on a high note with a rousing performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
A heartfelt thanks to our legacy and title sponsors—The Marcus Foundation, The Home Depot, Floor & Decor, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, and Gary Sinise Foundation—and to everyone who contributed to this successful event. Over $1M was raised to help support our mission of delivering life-changing programs to veterans and first responders facing the invisible wounds of traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress (PTS), and substance use challenges.
Brothers After War Movie Premiere 28 February 2025
Avalon Action Alliance and The Warrior Alliance partnered to bring the premier showing of the feature film, Brothers After War, to Atlanta! The film opened in 100 Regal Cinemas nationwide. Directed by Jake Rademacher and executive produced by Gary Sinise, Actor, Humanitarian, Founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, and Avalon Legacy Supporter, the motion picture invites audiences on a raw and moving journey as veterans explore themes of loss, identity, strength, family and moving forward as they transition from the battlefield to civilian life.
Inaugural We Are Avalon Dinner 26 September 2024
Hosted a fireside chat at the NY Athletic Club American Legion Post 754 with the former Secretary of the Army and 27th Secretary of Defense, Mark T. Esper, PhD. shared the important work we are doing to support our veterans who suffer from the silent epidemic of the interrelated symptoms of TBI, PTS, and Substance Abuse.