Events

U.S. Secret Service Chicago Field Office 2011 Charity Golf Outing in Support of Operation Shining Star Raises $9,000 for FOFH-IL Support Of Hines VA Fisher House

Plans are already in motion for the 2012 Golf Fundraiser set for June 7 at Gleneagles Country Club. This Benefit will support Friends of Fisher House-Illinois and the 100 Club of Chicago.

On behalf of Friends of Fisher House – IL, Inc. and the thousands of U.S. military veterans and their families who will benefit from their major contribution, we thank the United States Secret Service, Chicago Field Office Operation Shining Star for its enthusiastic assistance and generosity.

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2nd Country Western Benefit Nets Sold-Out VIP Section at Joe's Bar

Popular Country Western Headliner Easton Corbin Joined Supporters/Fans for Meet & Greet Before Rousing Concert

It was a foot-stompin' good time for all when 100 generous Corbin fans donated extra funds to support the FOFH-IL cause at the 2011 Country Western Benefit at Joe's Bar, Illinois. Event Chair Brett Colvin planned a perfect evening for FOFH-IL supporters.

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Friends of Fisher House – Illinois Partners 1st Benefit at Chicago Country Western Mecca Joe's Bar, Nets Almost $11,000 in Sponsor Support & Ticket Sale Donations For 2010 Chris Young Benefit Concert

A portion of each ticket sale of the over 500 attendees at the Fall 2010 Benefit was donated by Joe's Bar to Friends of Fisher House – Illinois (FOFH-IL) to help support Illinois' first $5.7 Million Fisher House on Hines VA Hospital grounds.

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FOFH-IL Builds Awareness of Humanitarian Mission At 1st V-SPANN Veterans Thank-You Run Event

Hundreds of AMVRA riders rode in pouring rain to this first Veterans Special Programs American National Network (V-SPANN) event at beautiful Montefiore in Lemont , Illinois. Mick Grady of Veterans forum Cable TV program, V-SPANN founder, had prepared for inclement weather with a huge tent to house all booths and food vendors. This first-of-its-kind event provided a central venue for veterans to learn about all the non-profit organizations like Friends of Fisher House – Illinois dedicated to assisting them in a variety of areas.

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