DIck Kaufman’s Benefit raises $10,000 for The Wounded Warrior Project

On Veteran’s Day 2012, Dick Kaufmann opted to honor the nation’s soldiers by raising money for those injured in service for our country. Dick, joined by Charlie Barnett from Chaise Lounge, once again raised the microphone and entertained over 300 guests at Washington Hebrew Congregation with his inviting renditions of songbook classics. Tunes included favorites such as “Somethin’s Gotta Give” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and Dick was joined by the Temple’s Cantors Susan Bortnick and Misha Manevich for a roaring rendition of “Lida Rose”

Not a dry eye could be found in the house during the Armed Forces Medley and “Bring Him Home” just brought the house down. By far the most raved about tune of the night was “Kansas City” which will be sure to make a return on the next bill.

Tickets were 25.00 but the generosity did not stop at the door. Multiple additional donations  in lieu of or in addition to the suggested donation brought the grand total raised to 10,000.00.