Advisory: Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Receive Award, Speak at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Awards Program October 1

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will attend and speak at the Inaugural Service Awards Program honoring the families of America's fallen heroes, hosted by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Stella 34.

Secretary Clinton will receive the Lifetime Service Award from TAPS, the national nonprofit organization that cares for families of America's fallen military heroes, in recognition of her support. She is expected to speak about TAPS and its work to help grieving military families. She previously spoke at a TAPS luncheon in 2006 and has served as a TAPS honorary chairperson.

During the event, the TAPS corporate engagement award will be presented to Mr. Mark Grier, vice chairman of Prudential Financial, Inc., for Prudential's longstanding commitment to U.S. military veterans, active service members and their families.

WHO: The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

WHAT: TAPS Inaugural Service Awards Program with Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

WHEN: Wednesday, October 1, 2014; VIP reception, 6:00 pm-6:30 pm; Program, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

WHERE: Stella 34, 151 West 34^th Street, New York City, NY 10001

WHY: The program will highlight the work of those who have shown exceptional support to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in providing comfort and care for loved ones of those who died while serving in the US Armed Services. TAPS president, founder and surviving spouse Bonnie Carroll will also speak at the event.

Event sponsorship information: https://www.taps.org/octnyreception/

About TAPS
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care for the families of America's fallen military heroes. TAPS has offered support to more than 50,000 surviving family members and loved ones since 1994. TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been affected by the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Services. Services are provided free of charge. For more information, please visit www.taps.org or call the toll-free National Military Survivor Helpline at 1.800.959.TAPS (8277).     

SOURCE Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors