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Nominate a Hero to Receive a Car Donation Applications Now Open for First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Gold Star Families (TUCSON, AZ) – Tucson area nonprofit Rockin’ 4 Heroes is teaming up with Caliber Collision and GEICO to donate a car to a deserving first responder, veteran, active military or Gold Star family member. Deadline for nominations is August 22. To apply, email contact phone and brief background on why you, family member , friend or colleague would benefit from receiving a vehicle to Car@Rockin4Heroes.org. The car donation will be presented at the 5th Annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert, November 9 at James Kreigh Park in Oro Valley. The event is a free-admission public celebration for the Tucson community to honor and thank heroes while enjoying an afternoon of classic rock music. “We are honored to partner with Caliber Collision and GEICO on this opportunity to lift a hero

Newsletter – Summer 2025 Sunday May 18, 2025 – LIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER  Many thanks to Growler’s Taphouse in Marana, AZ, for hosting a fundraiser to benefit Rockin’ 4 Heroes on Sunday, May 18, from 1-5 pm.  Join us for live music by the No Sand Beach Band as we raise a glass to our Heroes.  No cover charge but we welcome donations and participation in a 50/50 cash raffle. Cash donations welcomed plus easy QR code use for credit/debit card donations. Rockin’ 4 Heroes merch for sale (cash only). Be sure to check out Growler’s Memorial Wall dedicated to our fallen local Heroes, and the Missing Man Table.  Questions? info@rockin4heroes.org Growler’s Taphouse is located at 8275 N Silverbell, Marana, AZ Sunday, November 9, 2025 – SAVE THE DATE!5th Annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce that Lexington Lab Band will be returning to headline this year’s concert, bringing their

Save The Date! November 9th, 2025 Rockin’ 4 Heroes is excited to announce that our 5th annual FREE concert will be held on Sunday, November 9th at James D. Kriegh Park in Oro Valley, AZ featuring the Lexington Lab Band. We have lots of new and exciting things planned to celebrate our 5th annual event and honor our Heroes – First Responders, Active Duty Military, Veterans and Gold Star Families. Plan to join us for an afternoon of music, food and much more. Watch Rockin4Heroes.org and our social media platforms for more details as we get closer to the event.

  Local Businesses Partner with Rockin’ 4 Heroes to Stage Free Concert for Public to Celebrate Those Who Serve   Community-Wide Event Honors First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Gold Star Families   Sunday, November 10, 2024 Starting at 1:00 pm James Kriegh Park | 23 Calle Concordia | Oro Valley, AZ     (October 28, 2024 -TUCSON, AZ) –Leading Southern Arizona businesses, organizations and private donors have joined local nonprofit Rockin’ 4 Heroes to sponsor a free rock and country music fest for the Tucson community to enjoy on Veterans Day Weekend while celebrating and paying public tribute to those who serve ,protect and sacrifice –  First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Gold Star families.    “It is so gratifying to see attendance double every year as many more continue to share our vision to honor, thank the many unsung heroes in our community who serve and protect us

(October 10   , 2024 -TUCSON, AZ) – Lexington Lab Band, considered one of the country’s best 80s cover bands with millions of YouTube views and followers worldwide,, is making a rare public appearance in Tucson to headline the 4th annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert.

The family-friendly, community-wide event pays public tribute to First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Gold Star families. The organization’s Hero Fund supports scholarships and other programs and initiatives that benefit these heroes and their families.

PRESS RELEASE Applications Now Open for EMT Training Scholarships at Pima Community College   (AUGUST 8, 2024 -TUCSON, AZ) – A local nonprofit is honoring the memory of a young Tucson EMT who was killed in the line of duty July 2021 by establishing the Rockin’ 4 Heroes Jacob Dindinger Memorial Scholarship in partnership with Pima Community College and Pima Foundation.  “As a community, we were devastated when Jacob’s life was so tragically cut short. Through this scholarship, his service and legacy will continue for years to come by providing opportunities for more individuals to follow in his footsteps as emergency medical service professionals,” said Bonnie Quinn, Co-Founder of Rockin’ 4 Heroes.  The scholarship underscores the critical shortage of EMS workers locally and nationwide.  According to former U.S. Surge, on General Dr. Richard Carmona, Honorary Chair of Rockin’ 4 Heroes, “Jacob Dindinger exemplified the exceptional selfless first responder service our community