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Jim and Sarah Brady received lifetime achievement award
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On Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, Jim and Sarah Brady received the Brady Center's Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their nearly 30 years of service to the cause of preventing gun violence in America. The award was presented by actor Beau Bridges (who won an Emmy® and Golden Globe® for his portrayal of Jim Brady in the movie, Without Warning - The James Brady Story). The event was emceed by renowned ABC News journalist and former White House correspondent Sam Donaldson.

President Bill Clinton, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Brady President Paul Helmke also participated in the program.

The moving and inspirational evening was a tribute to Jim and Sarah's life-saving work.

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Videos of speakers include Nancy Pelosi, President Bill Clinton, Beau Bridges, Sarah and Jim Brady, Sam Donaldson and Paul Helmke.


Beau Bridges, Sam Donaldson and his wife join Brady President Paul Helmke and his daughter to visit with the Bradys before the event.	Beau Bridges presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim and Sarah Brady along with Brady President Paul Helmke	Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi with Sarah Brady

Esta & Harvey Nelson, Brady Staffer Jacky Wershbale, Mary Lewis Grow and Brady VP Dennis Henigan	Brady Board Member Alan Bennet with Brady Directors Brian Malte and Jon Lowy	James and Mollie Dickenson (Author of Thumbs up), Beau Bridges, Deborah & Gerald File

Jim and Sarah Brady's "Dog and Pony Show"	Paul Helmke Congradulates Jim and Sarah Brady.	Sam Donaldson (ABC) was only a few steps away when Jim Brady was shot.

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Beau Bridges	Beau Bridges, Jim Brady	Nancy Pelosi pledges to help Jim and Sarah Brady fight to keep America Safe.

2010: Video and Photos from the Brady Center Gala in DC

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The Brady Center Gala was held on Tuesday evening, May 18, 2010, at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. We honored legendary journalist Helen Thomas and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Million Mom March.

It was an inspirational evening where Jim and Sarah Brady, along with other gun violence victims, activists and donors came together to celebrate the Brady Center and its many accomplishments.

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Brady President Paul Helmke	Attendees enjoy conversation and great food.	Diann and Bob Bates with Brady Staffer Jonathan Lowy.

Amy and Daniel Clements with Brady Staffer Drew Wynn.	Brady Staffer Dennis Hennigan with Host Committee Members Thelma Triche and Thomas Calhoun.	Donna Dees-Thomases celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the Million Mom March with Paul Helmke.

Adriana Gluski, Carol Joynt, Mariella Trager, Erica Moorehead and Donna Dees-Thomases.	Helen Thomas accepts the Sarah Brady Visionary Award.	Jim and Sarah Brady, Brady Board Chair Michael Wolkowitz and Honoree Helen Thomas

Brady Board Chair Michael Wolkowitz, Honoree Helen Thomas, Hope Holliner and Brady President Paul Helmke	Dana Sanchez-Quist, Ladd Everitt, Anne and Andy Goddard and Carole Stiller.	Gala Room View.

2009: Washington DC Twenty-Year Celebration of the Legal Action Project

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On June 16, 2009, key lawfirms, attorneys and other pro bono partners were recognized for their commitment to seeking justice for gun violence victims at the celebration luncheon in Washington, DC on June 16.

Big and heartfelt praise for the Legal Action Project's groundbreaking work came from Senator Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy. Sarah and Jim Brady were on hand along with nearly 180 friends and supporters to celebrate 20 years of taking the fight against gun violence into the courts.

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Brady President Paul Helmke	Senator Dick Durbin congratulates guests and donors for their support.	Representative Carolyn McCarthy speaks to the successes of LAP.

Director of the Legal Action Project Jon Lowy	Sarah Brady urges guests and donors to keep on fighting with her.	Former Police Officer Kenneth McGuire

Dennis Henigan, Legal Action Project founder, acknowledges the Project supporters and partners.	Board Chair Michael Wolkowitz; Board Member Sue Bailey; Doris Browne; former Brady President Michael Barnes	Jim and Sarah Brady; Paul Helmke and Activist Abby Spangler

Board Chair Michael Wolkowitz with Jim Brady and Baord Member Toby Hoover	Board Member Tim Gomes, with Brady staffers Colin Goddard and Becca Knox	Board Members Joan Peterson and Byrl Phillips-Taylor with Alan Peterson