Thank you to all who attended and made the inaugural Valor Ball an amazing success. It was an evening filled with hope, support, inspiration, caring and elegance Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
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The evening was lead by our mistress of ceremonies LeeAnne Locken, Randall Reed, co-founder of Light Up To Live and Mathew JC, founder of Operation Rock the Troop. The event was comprised of several guest speakers, including Cincinnati Bengals former football great, Tim Krumrie; Operation Torrent star/Veteran, Josh Collins; Tom Tackett, founder of Patriotic Service Dog Foundation; and Keith David, Task Force Dagger; among others.
The Valor Ball benefited Light Up To Live and Operation Rock the Troops, Veteran-related charities that joined together to make this Valor Charity Events, Sept. 21-22, possible.
Singer/Musician, Dave Bray
Guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner, silent and live auction, as well as live music performed by the “Time Machine” and Dave Bray who is a United States Navy Veteran.
Mr. Bray has dedicated his musical career to supporting U.S. Veterans, Active Duty Military, Fire, Police and First Responders.
Light Up To Live, founded by the Reed family has a mission to assist military men and women in active duty and those returning home. Light Up to Live offers monitory support, medical consultation and life-changing assistance to those suffering with conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Operation Rock the Troops, Founded by Matthew JC is an organization that serves as an inspirational movement that gives back to the U.S. Troops through (1) live entertainment, (2) free music lessons both online and personal and (3) an annual music grant awarded to a military member or group that uses music to enhance their community.
The Patriotic Service Dog Foundation Special Guest and Presentation
Valor Ball guests enjoyed a special presentation from our friends The Patriotic Service Dog Foundation, who have been preparing two service dogs for duty. The training and initial care needs were funded in part by donors at the Valor Ball. Gentle Ben, a German shepherd and Jackel, a labradoodle were named after two fallen heroes, Ben Adams and Stephen Jackel.
Watch and see how this service dog assists his owner who battles PTSD
A tremendous thank you goes out to all of our Valor Ball attendees and donors of the auction items that will help light of the lives of many military men and women. The night would not have been able to go on without your support.
The Charity Events funds raised directly support:
- Manufacturing and donating the FDA-cleared InLight Medical Polychromatic Light Therapy devices used to support the medical treatment for those suffering from symptoms associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) depression and soft tissue injuries while in service.
- Free Music Lessons for Active Duty and Veterans across the U.S., entertainment events for Veterans and an annual music grant given to an Active Duty or Veteran using music to enhance their community.
- Fund state-of-the-art brain imaging by CereScan, medical assistance, travel, accommodations, food, and family support for those in need.
Upcoming Valor Event: Valor Clay Shoot
There are a limited number of spots left in the Valor Clay Shoot. For information about the Valor Clay Shoot and Light Up To Live, visit Lightuptolive.org
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