July 11, 2026

WSFDV is proud and honored to announce that Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band are returning for another unforgettable ROCKIN’ FOR OUR VETS concert at Cantigny!

This is the only 2026 ticketed Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band concert.

A HEARTFELT WSFDV THANK YOU TO THE GARY SINISE FOUNDATION AND CANTIGNY FOR PARTNERING WITH US LAST YEAR and this year TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE
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A Patriotic night that Changes Lives

Featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band

Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location: Cantigny Park, Wheaton, IL
Off-Site Parking: DuPage Complex and County Fairgrounds
Time: Doors open at 2:00 PM
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band start at 7:00 pm
Tickets: $50 + service fee (includes parking, entry, and on-site transportation).

Join us on July 11, 2026, for an evening concert dedicated to and in honor of our local veterans. The proceeds of this concert will support the WSFDV mission to help provide housing and other living needs to Disabled Veterans and their families.

Thank You Mission Sponsors

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Robert McCormick Foundation
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Your Donation Can Make a Difference

Contributions Have Direct Impact on our Community

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Funds Used to
Support Veterans

The funds raised through your donations are used to directly help veterans after homelessness, mental health encouragement, employment direction, and other living needs for a healthy, successful life, as well as to help other community charities and foundations dedicated to improving veterans’ lives by preventing homelessness and providing needed medical care.

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Assist with Housing
Needs

The ongoing mission of the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans (WSFDV) is to provide local housing and other living needs to disabled veterans and their families. These efforts are funded through charitable donations, fundraisers, charitable events, and through the generosity of other non-profit resource organizations.

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help veterans get
treatment for PTSD

Among the charitable organizations in supported by WSFDV through donations, sponsorships, and special events are those specifically dedicated to helping veterans get the help they need and deserve in coping with the challenges of living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a widespread issue among veterans that can negatively impact their way of life.

Sponsor and expand your impact

Are you ready to change lives? Join our efforts to make a difference and advocate for our community’s veterans. Consider aligning your company and its brand with ours and demonstrate your commitment to honoring DuPage County military veterans. Corporate sponsorship packages for our July charity concert can provide your business with increased recognition and allow us to continue our support of homeless and at-risk veterans.

Mission

$50,000

As a Presenting MISSION Sponsor, you are the cornerstone of our event, receiving supreme visibility and aligning your brand with one of the region’s most impactful veteran-support initiatives. This premier level ensures your unwavering commitment to honoring veterans is highlighted before, during, and after the concert.

PATRIOT

$25,000

Be a leader in veteran advocacy as a PATRIOT Sponsor, enjoying exceptional recognition across event promotions and helping champion lasting change for those who served. This sponsorship amplifies your message while showcasing your dedication to improving veterans’ lives.

HONOR

$10,000

Celebrate your generosity as an HONOR Sponsor with premium exposure at the event and through WSFDV materials. This level reflects your commitment to transforming local veterans’ lives and ensuring their service is acknowledged.

COMMITMENT

$5,000

Step forward as a COMMITMENT Sponsor and play an integral role in empowering DuPage County’s veterans to rebuild their futures. This sponsorship intertwines your support with WSFDV’s vital work, sharpening your visibility as a driving force for good.

Support

$1,000

The SUPPORT Sponsorship is an outstanding gesture of support to help make our ROCKIN’ FOR OUR VETS CONCERT FOR CHARITY a success. In doing so, your recognition will be in the our WSFDV SUPPORT Category Recognition “Thank You.”

Stealth

$1,000 Minimum

The STEALTH Sponsorship is a sponsor who prefers to remain anonymous. This Sponsor will receive the appropriate dollar related benefits.

TREAT A VET

$50

Your concert ticket gift for a Veteran will be provided to a DuPage County area Veteran – Thank you! $50 per ticket pays for one concert ticket, off-site parking, transportation to and from Cantigny.

Join our Mission

Be a part of our collective effort to show our hometown heroes your gratitude and contribute what you can in any manner you choose. When you support WSFDV with a charitable donation, a sponsorship, or by attending our July concert event, you are helping our local veterans find the help they need in finding housing, physical and/or medical care, and showing your appreciation for their contribution to our safety and liberty.