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Fundraiser for Flowers for Heroes on Nov. 9

Flowers for Heroes will host a fundraising event
on November 9 at
Shark City, 2240 Bloomingdale Rd. in Glendale
Heights. The evening festivities include drink specials, a silent auction,
raffles and the talents of   four local
bands  - including Joey Glenn, artist and
Flowers for Heroes spokesperson – who will be rocking for a cause.



Flowers for Heroes is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting America’s Gold Star families and honoring the memories
of their loved ones by placing flowers on the headstones of the fallen at
national cemeteries around the country.



"It
is our mission to recognize all of our fallen heroes,” said Russ Phillip,
founder of Flowers for Heroes. "I feel it is our duty, after all, our
armed forces are the eyes and ears that never sleep and allow us the very
privileges we have today.   At their
expense, freedom is not free.  We take
this for granted.”

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Phillip’s
more than 20-year career in the floral industry led him to create the nonprofit
organization. His goal , "to give back to the loved ones of those who gave
their lives on the battlefield defending America,” is something he is
passionate about. 



The
foundation has been in the developing stages since 2009. Today, they are
currently seeking volunteers and donations, which will enable them to give back
to the families and loved ones.

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"I
created Flowers for Heroes because I believe the families of those killed in
action do not get the assistance they should,” he said. “We chose to support
the Gold Star families because they have given the ultimate sacrifice, losing a
loved one in the battle, which is unimaginable.”



There is a $10 cover charge to get into Shark City, and 100
percent of proceeds will go to Flowers for Heroes.



 



“This event is a huge blessing for Flowers for Heroes, as they all
are,” he said. “We will continue to
work on honoring our nation’s finest -  alive or fallen -  to ensure they are not forgotten and to build
many marriages with the communities along the way.”  



 



To learn more, visit www.flowersforheroes.org

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