The Folded Flag Foundation Salute to Service Gala on Sept. 18, 2025

LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Folded Flag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to honoring the legacy of America's fallen service members by helping their families with financial support for education, announced the Salute to Service Gala will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at The Willard InterContinental in Washington, D.C.

For the first time, The Folded Flag Foundation will host their annual Salute to Service Gala in our Nation's Capital. All proceeds from the event will go directly to providing educational scholarships and support grants to the spouses and children of the U.S. military and government personnel who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat operations.

Guests will enjoy an evening of fine dining and a curated selection of wines, and the opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, all in honor of Gold Star families across the country. The evening will also feature both silent and live auctions, offering exclusive, unique experiences. Including hearing from a five-time recipient of The Folded Flag Foundation's Gold Star Scholarship, Austin English. Austin's father, U.S. Army Captain Shawn L. English, was killed in action in 2006 during a deployment to Iraq. Austin will share how this loss shaped his world today and how The Folded Flag Foundation is helping him achieve his goals and honor his father's legacy.

"Folded Flag's annual Salute to Service Gala is our way to honor the brave men and women who answered our nation's call in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. We are excited to host this event for the first time in Washington DC.," said Kim Frank, president of The Folded Flag Foundation. "The Folded Flag Foundation is honored to provide scholarships to our nation's Gold Star families so they can receive the educational support to better their lives and enrich their communities."

Founded in 2014 by businessman and NHL team owner Bill Foley, The Folded Flag Foundation was established to honor the legacy of our nation's fallen service members and support their families. For the 2024-25 school year, The Folded Flag Foundation awarded more than $4.75 million in educational scholarships to 1,073 recipients. These scholarships help cover the costs of tuition for K-12, college, or trade school. Since 2014, The Folded Flag Foundation has awarded more than $22 million and 4,500 educational scholarships.

Tables and sponsorships packages are available for this event. For more information, please visit www.foldedflagfoundation.org or email [email protected].

About The Folded Flag Foundation
The Folded Flag Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization committed to honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes by helping their families with financial support for education. The Folded Flag Foundation proudly gives 100 percent of ALL donations to families in need. Corporate sponsors Black Knight, Inc., ServiceLink, Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and Fidelity National Investment Services (FIS) underwrite all administrative costs. For more information on The Folded Flag Foundation, including how to make a donation to support its cause, please visit www.FoldedFlagFoundation.org.

SOURCE The Folded Flag Foundation, Inc.