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SUMMARY:First Annual Riverbend Patriots Heroes Gala
LOCATION:Vera Lee Meeting and Event Venue\, 1854B E Broadway\, Alton\,
IL 62002
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 1st Annual Riverbend Patriots Heroes Gala\
, an evening dedicated to celebrating the veterans\, first responders\
, and community partners who embody courage\, service\, and unwavering
commitment to the Riverbend region. \n\nThis signature fundraising an
d recognition event will showcase the impact of our programs over the 
past year&mdash\;stories of lives changed\, needs met\, and communitie
s strengthened through connection\, service\, and shared purpose.\n\nT
hroughout the night\, we will honor those who go above and beyond with
our Veteran of the Year\, Responder of the Year\, and Sponsor of the 
Year awards. Guests will enjoy a beautifully prepared dinner\, an open
bar\, and a program that blends heartfelt storytelling with a powerfu
l look at the work your support makes possible.\n\nYour attendance dir
ectly fuels the mission of Riverbend Patriots\, helping us continue to
provide meaningful assistance to veterans\, first responders\, servic
e members\, and families across Jersey\, Madison\, and St. Clair count
ies. Together\, we&rsquo\;ll celebrate service\, deepen community ties
\, and invest in the people who step forward in times of need.\n\nRese
rve your place at this inaugural event and stand with us as we honor h
eroes\, uplift our community\, and build a stronger future for those w
ho serve.\n\n \n Date: October 23rd\, 2026 Location: Vera Lee's - 1854
B E Broadway\, Alton\, IL 62002 Tickets: $50 per person &mdash\; adult
s 18+ Dinner: Catered by Santino&rsquo\;s Drinks &bull\; Music &bull\;
Silent Auction Awards: Veteran of the Year\, Responder of the Year\, 
Sponsor of the Year & More...\n \n Purchase TicketsOfficial Ticket Lin
k:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/1st-annual-riverbend-patriots-
heroes-gala \n \n Cast Your VotesVote for Veteran and Responder of the
Year:https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfiU1pMD2h.../viewform...\n \
n \n Questions?Call Riverbend Patriots at 618-270-4046Ask for Erica Wh
eeler or Brett Demond.\n \nHelp us honor our heroes by spreading the w
ord and casting your votes today!\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverb
ender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53731
URL:https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?seriesid=53731
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