APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE!!

Hat's off to Johnny Damon and Barthman Jewelers for their efforts to benefit injured veterans. Having a Disabled Vet in my family, we appreciate any gesture of kindness in their behalf...even a simple "Thank you for serving our country" means a lot.


Yankee star & Barthman Jewelers raise funds for vets

June 18, 2007
New York—New York Yankees center fielder Johnny Damon brought his star power to downtown Manhattan when he and William Barthman Jewelers hosted an exclusive charity event to benefit injured veterans.

The June 14 event featured a silent auction, with 100 percent of the proceeds and 10 percent of all sales being donated to the "Wounded Warrior Project," whose mission is to provide assistance and services to injured men and women during their transition from active duty to civilian life.

Items that were auctioned included signed Yankee memorabilia and luxury jewelry by Cartier, David Yurman, Judith Ripka, Montblanc and Rolex. The event took place at William Barthman Jewelers' new location in downtown Manhattan's financial district. In addition to raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, the event also celebrated the revival of the store, which suffered major damages on Sept. 11.