01-06-2025
Band for Brothers raises funds for area veterans
JOPLIN, Mo. — Band for Brothers kicked off at Ward Waterpark Saturday Afternoon.
Visitors to the event enjoyed all kinds of activities, from live music and food trucks to floating on Shoal Creek and a motorcycle poker run. But Band for Brothers isn't just a party, the annual fundraiser supports homeless and at-risk veterans in the Four States.
Proceeds will be used for the Veterans Backpack Program, which provides veterans with basic hygiene items, clothes, and money for overdue bills.
'We find that unacceptable and so we are doing that we can to assist, and that is one of the reasons for having an event like this to raise awareness and to also raise money,' said Michelle Lee, Executive Director of OurVeteransFirst.
Today's event ran from 2:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m., ending with a fireworks show.
If you would like to donate to the organizers at OurVeteransFirst, you can visit the link here.
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