2026 EVENTS
41st Annual Game & Family Day
Thursday, June 25, 2026
5:40 pm EST | Citi Field
Join us to cheer on the NY Mets as they take on the Chicago Cubs! The Annual Game & Family Day event is our most cherished tradition each year. Originated by our founder and Mets legend Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub, Answer the Call has hosted this event since 1985, gathering the families of NYC first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Prior to the game there will be a pre-game reception, including complimentary food, drinks, and family-friendly activities for all ages. Tickets and Sponsorship Packages are available. Please visit gameandfamilyday.eventbrite.com to learn more.
Answer the Call Young Professionals Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Pelham Bay Golf Course | Bronx, NY
A special community-centered golf outing connecting our Associate Committee members and the families we serve. Sponsorship packages starting at $2,500 and foursomes starting at $1,500 are available. For more information, please email staff@answerthecall.org.
41st Annual Gala
Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:00 pm EST | Cipriani Wall Street
The 41st Annual Gala will be a festive evening that brings together New York City’s philanthropic community, the widows and widowers we serve, and the first responders who protect our city. Tickets and Sponsorship Packages are available. Please visit us.givergy.com/atc for more information.
PAST EVENTS
13th Annual Red & Blue Soiree
Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:00 pm EST | SECOND NYC
A vibrant night of networking, cocktails, and connection with fellow young professional supporters to benefit the widows, widowers, and children of our fallen first responders. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, $260,000 was raised directly for the families of fallen NYPD, FDNY, and PAPD first responders.
Hudson National Golf Tournament
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Hudson National Golf Course | Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Answer the Call hosted our 11th Annual charity golf tournament at Hudson National Golf Club on June 9th. With 18 participating foursomes, the event raised more than $220,000 in support of our mission to provide financial assistance to the families of New York City first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Guests enjoyed a beautiful day on the course, followed by an evening cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction, and a special performance by the talented NYPD Jazz Band.
