2017 Annual White Sox Benefit raised $900
With Military Families Hosted by FOFH-IL
9th Annual Boat Cruise Fundraiser by Continuing FOFH-IL Supporter, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)!
You're Invited to Tour the Home Away from Home
For Military Families - Hines VA Fisher House - For Which FOFH-IL is the Local, Volunteer Non-Profit Sustaining Group
Sustaining Partner
2014 Snow Ball Benefit In Memory of Ken Armstrong Raises $9,000 to Benefit Military Families
Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 1:10 P.M. U.S. Cellular Field
Take Your Family, Friends & Business Associates To the Ball Game Sunday, August 2 for the Annual Friends of Fisher House-Illinois White Sox Benefit
At Vaughn Athletic Center, Aurora
Fox Valley Marines Detachment Sets 4th Annual Hoops for Troops Tournament April 26 and 27 to Benefit FOFH-IL; Provides Complimentary, Supervised Kids’ Play Area
Keep that New Year’s Resolution to Exercise, Plan to Participate in This Fun-Filled Basketball Event for a Truly Worthwhile Cause
FOFH-IL 2013 Holiday Celebration at Hines VA Fisher House Mixes Fun & Serious Business
FOFH-IL Invites Sponsor/Donor Support Of This Event Raising Funds For Hines VA Fisher House Support Of Military Families
U.S. Secret Service 2013 Charity Golf Outing by Non-Profit Operation Shining Star
Annual Snow Ball Benefit Set for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014
In Memory of Hines VA Fisher House Supporter Ken Armstrong
Annual Snow Ball Benefit Set for Dec. 7, 2013
In Memory of Hines VA Fisher House Supporter Ken Armstrong
In Memory of Ken Armstrong
2011 Snow Ball Gala Benefit Raises Almost $10,000 For FOFH-IL Support of Hines VA Fisher House
Friend and musician George Mutert organizes evening of live music, endless pizzas where friends, relatives of Ken Armstrong – early supporter of the fund-raising campaign to construct Hines VA Fisher House—gather to reminisce
“We welcome and are grateful for fundraising efforts like the Snow Ball benefit organized by generous supporter George Mutert at the Park Ridge Inn December 2011. These funds go directly to help pay for operations, maintenance, groceries, supplies so families can stay completely free of charge,” says Friends of Fisher House-Illinois (FOFH-IL) President Betty Stamatis.
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.
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.
3rd Snow Ball Dedicated to Hines VA Fisher House Supporter Ken Armstrong Garners Some $10,000 in Assistance
George Mutert and friends organize funfilled event with live music, endless pizzas where friends, relatives of Armstrong – early supporter of the fund-raising campaign to construct Hines VA Fisher House—gather to reminisce.
Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes & Visit FOFH-IL at the Vietnam Moving Wall
West Aurora High School,
1201 W. New York St., Aurora, IL
Nov- 7 – 11, 2013
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.
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.
FOFH-IL Salutes Veteran-Related Groups Who Provide Opportunities to Build Awareness of Our Mission
Friday August 9, 2013 - 7:10 P.M. U.S. Cellular Field
SPECIALLY PRICED WHITE SOX TICKET PACKAGE! JOIN US FOR A FUNFILLED EVENING!
Bring Family, Friends & Business Associates for a Good Old Night at the Ball Park
Thursday, July 18, 2013 -
7th Annual Boat Cruise Fundraiser by Continuing FOFH-IL Supporter, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)!
Over 7,400 Military Families Have Stayed Free of Charge at This "Home Away from Home" Since March 1, 2010
Military Families Express Thanks
When asked ‘where do you want to go on vacation?’
I thought…and thought and answered:
Hines Fisher House!
Not for the fun and games
which were great but for the camaraderie – mutual trust
and friendship among people
who spend a lot of time
together…
Thank You…
You have left a footprint on my heart
Military Honor & Remembrance Tributes
Friends of Fisher House – Illinois
Military Honor & Remembrance Tributes for
Loved Ones, Friends Who Sacrificed for Our Freedom & Safety
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