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Friends of Fisher House - Illinois

Helping Military Families During Medical Crises Because A Family's Love Is Good Medicine

Friends of
Fisher House - Illinois

Helping Military Families During Medical Crises Because A Family's Love Is Good Medicine

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Military Families Express Heartfelt Appreciation

I’m overwhelmed by the impeccable service…this has been one of the most beautiful experiences under the circumstances for my Dad’s medical problems…grateful doesn’t cover how I feel and blessed.

 

This our first time at the Fisher House—how amazing it is! ...thank you for providing comfort when we’re feeling most uncertain of what our future holds…after long days at the hospital it’s so nice to find fellowship upon return “home.”

 

Back again..so nice to know the Fisher House and staff are here for us. Especially when there is so much unknown in the future of my husband’s health…you provide for us at a time when we are dealing with issues that sometimes overwhelm us.

 

The staff didn’t act like staff. They treated us like family. I thought it would be like living in barracks. Wow, was I wrong! I’m grateful to Fisher House..found a new charity that is near and dear to my heart.

 

This stay helped so much! God blessed me by allowing us to stay in the Fisher House which gives peace in this timed of need.

 

After being here 32 days, we are going home…Fisher House is a lifesaver..what a beautiful place! Thankful for everyone who touched our lives.

Military Families Hosted

Project Donor

Funding for this project was provided by the Veterans Cash Scratch-off Lottery Grant from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Cash

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
833 South Spring Street
P.O. Box 19432
Springfield, IL 62794-9432
Phone: 217-782-6641
www2.illinois.gov/veterans

 

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All Donations to FOFH-IL Are Tax Deductible, 501(c)(3) Tax ID# 26-3057560

Fox Valley Marines Detachment’s 4th Annual Hoops for Troops Tournament Raises $7,500 to Benefit Military Families at Hines VA Fisher House

FOFH-IL Salutes This Partner Whose Financial Support Amounts to a Remarkable $12,500 since 2013

4th Annual Hoops for Troops
The Fox Valley Marines Detachment #1233 annual Hoops for the Troops is a highly successful basketball event resulting from tremendous advance planning and effort. Each year, this program is spearheaded by the energetic Sarah Rashkow with her husband, Steve, Judge Advocate with the Fox Valley Marines Detachment team members working in all areas.

The 2014 tournament at the Vaughn Athletic Center in Aurora resulted in a championship playoff between Naperville Department and Kendall County Sheriff’s Department with Naperville taking first place. The full roster of 10 teams for the two-day event included: Department, the Police Departments of Aurora, Montgomery and Naperville; the Sheriff’s Departments of DuPage and Kendall County; the Fire Departments of Aurora, Little Rock-Fox and Oswego, plus Team Home Depot of Geneva and the Illinois National Guard of Aurora.

The two-day, action-packed event featured a Chicago Wheelchair Bulls and Jr. Bulls Basketball Exhibition Game, Miss Illinois 2013, Bob Love of the Chicago Bulls, Tom Tomasuelo of WGN Sports, 94.7 FM & 89 AM WLS Road Crew, plus 95.9 FM The River Road Crew.

Tremendous legwork, phone solicitations and volunteer recruiting have resulted in this annual event with raffle prizes raising some $10,000 each of two successive years to support various veteran-related charities selected by Fox Valley Marines: Friends of Fisher House-Illinois, Hope for Tomorrow, Operation Welcome You Home, Illinois, Inc., and a portion retained by Fox Valley Marines to help military and women.
Westwood College Bonus for Volunteers

Westwood College O’Hare Program Chairs and Faculty Volunteers Team (l - r:) John Boland, Ann Varchetta, Kurt Szaltis and Carl Cooper worked with FOFH-IL Volunteer Barb Kemp (r) to build awareness of the need to support military families during medical crises at Hines VA Fisher House.

 Bonus for Volunteers
Carl (l) and Barb Kemp (r) was meeting 2013 Miss Illinois Brittaney Smith.
Special $250 Donation from Naperville Police Dept. Fox Valley Marines Donation 
Special $250 Donation from Naperville Police Dept. is presented to FOFH-Il President Betty Stamatis. FOFH-IL Development Officer Barb Kemp receives $7,500 contribution from Fox Valley Marines Detachment #1233 to help support military families during medical crises at Hines VA Fisher House.