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Willow Brook Ballroom: Flowers for Heroes – Heroes Forever Concert Fundraiser
July 15th, 2009
by Russ Phillip Jr.
About a month ago I was contact by a member of the Del Souls, a local Chicagoland band. Bill Rohde proceeded to tell me how much the Del Souls appreciate and admire the Flowers for Heroes efforts. After a very exciting conversation, Bill explained how they would like show their support by hosting a benefit concert. Immediately following the conversation, we put our heads down and got to work planning the event…
At 7:30 sharp, the Flowers for Heroes “Heroes Forever” Concert started off with a bang as the Del Souls hit the stage and our supporters continued to fill the ballroom. Midge was our resident MC for the night as he entertained the crowd between the various musical performances and special guests.
The Del Souls and the Flowers for Heroes team collaborated to deliver an exciting night of music, dancing, comedy and numerous special entertainers including the Brooze Brothers, Joe Cantafio from the 101st Rock Division and Scott Lee Cohen, the Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of the State of Illinois. Comedian Staci Lynn Fletcher had the crowd practically rolling on the ground as she delivered a side splitting comedy routine. The entertainment alone was magnificent, but that was not all that we had to offer our guests.
Though our sponsors, local business, and the generosity of our community, Flowers for Heroes was able to have a silent auction of numerous autographed items as well as raffle off such prizes as Harley Davidson memorabilia, a flat screen television, and numerous gift certificates to different businesses. In addition, a 50/50 raffle awarded a $240 prize to one lucky winner.
We were fortunate to have a very diverse crowd of people in attendance that night. From young to old, all were eating, drinking, and dancing the night away. It was great to see everyone having such a great time and showing their support for our nation’s fallen heroes.
It was our mission to promote Flowers for Heroes and raise awareness for Gold Star Families and the event turned out to be a huge success. You can see pictures of the event by clicking here: Heroes Forever Concert Pictures
We have another fundraising event coming up at Top Golf in Wooddale on August 15th at 2pm.
We hope to see you there.
