The David Lynch Foundation celebrated its fifth annual "Change Begins Within" gala in honor of veterans and first responders on Tuesday, December 3, at the Conrad Hotel in New York City. The evening was co-hosted by David Lynch and Jerry Seinfeld and featured inspiring videos and testimony from servicemen and women, whose lives had been transformed through practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique. All funds raised from the evening will help provide TM instruction to NYC veterans and first responders in need.

Gala honorees included Hugh and Deborra-lee Jackman (Lifetime of Giving Award) and NYC Fire Department Commissioner Salvatore Cassano (Lifetime of Service Award).

Please enjoy these highlights from the evening.

15-year S.W.A.T. Operator finds inner calm and healing. WATCH		Creator of “Save a Warrior” shares the secret to his success. WATCH		Platoon Sergeant (Ret.) overcomes suicidal thoughts. WATCH

(From left) — DLF executive director Bob Roth, gala honorees Hugh and Deborra-lee Jackman, and DLF founder David Lynch pose on the red carpet.

Gala honoree Salvatore Cassano, NY City Fire Department Commissioner,
receives the DLF “Lifetime of Service Award” from David Lynch
and Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Ed Schloeman.

(From Left) — John Rigg, M.D., Traumatic Brain Injury Program Director at the Dwight
D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, and Jake Clark, creator and executive director of
Save a Warrior, discuss the benefits of TM for veterans and first responders.

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