Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund annual dinner aims to raise money for wounded Michigan veterans

A special fundraiser is being held Saturday evening for the benefit of Michigan's wounded soldier's returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund's seventh annual dinner and auction is taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.  Three speakers with very inspirational backgrounds will share their stories and experiences.

 

Commander Kirk Lippold was the commanding officer on the USS Cole when it was attacked by a suicide bomber. He share his experience of leading his crew in the book "Front Burner: al Qaeda's Attack on the US Cole."  Miss Michigan Elizabeth Wertenberger fought through childhood illness, beating doctors' expectations several times.  Sebastian Junger is author of the best-selling book "The Perfect Storm" and was embedded with  Battle Company of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team in eastern Afghanistan.

 

The event is taking place on May 28th at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Rd, in Novi.

 

There will be a VIP reception at 5:30, followed by dinner and the auction at 6. Tickets are $100.

 

For more information on the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, visit  http://www.fwsf.org/