Updates
Newsletter – September 2026
We hope you’ve had a great summer and are ready to rock with us Sunday, November 8th at the 6th Annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes Concert! FREE ADMISSION THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS We are incredibly grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, HSL Properties, for returning for the fifth consecutive year. And special thanks to T-Mobile, joining us this year as our Entertainment Sponsor. Their generosity—along with the support of our other sponsors and private donors—makes it possible for us to keep this event FREE to the community while celebrating the men and women who serve. Thank you, HSL Properties and T-Mobile, for helping us ROCK! LEXINGTON LAB BAND IS BACK—AND BIGGER THAN EVER Get ready to dance and sing along to your favorite classic rock hits! Returning this year are Voces de mi Pueblo who will once again welcome guests as they arrive at the venue. and our headliner, Lexington Lab Band, who are coming
Announcing the Lexington Lab Band Experience
New for our 6th Annual Rocking’ 4 Heroes Concert is an exciting, limited availability opportunity to meet the band, enjoy up-front reserved seating, and other perks for serious Lexington Lab Band fans!
The LLB Experience is limited to 50 people to ensure everyone has plenty of time with the band and prime seats. We expect this to sell out fast!
New Program from Rockin’ 4 Heroes Opens Doors for Law Enforcement Officers to Pursue Continuing Education
Law enforcement officers across Southern Arizona working to advance their careers through continuing education now have a new source of support. A newly established fund from local nonprofit Rockin’ 4 Heroes is providing financial assistance to officers working to advance their careers through continuing education and training while serving our communities.
The Rockin’ 4 Heroes Veteran Student Endowment, established through the University of Arizona Foundation, will be administered by the University’s Veterans Education & Transition Services (VETS) program. Funds will assist with expenses the GI Bill doesn’t cover—such as housing, transportation, or emergency needs—ensuring students can stay on track toward graduation.
University of Arizona Veterans Endowment
Rockin’ 4 Heroes is taking its mission of honoring those who serve to the next level with the creation of a $50,000 Endowment at the University of Arizona. The new fund will provide critical support to student veterans and Gold Star family members, helping them overcome financial gaps and focus on their academic success.
The Rockin’ 4 Heroes Veteran Student Endowment, established through the University of Arizona Foundation, will be administered by the University’s Veterans Education & Transition Services (VETS) program. Funds will assist with expenses the GI Bill doesn’t cover—such as housing, transportation, or emergency needs—ensuring students can stay on track toward graduation.
From The Bakery To The Firehouse
FROM THE BAKERY TO THE FIREHOUSE Update On First Recipient of Jacob Dindinger Memorial EMT Scholarship The Jacob Dindinger Memorial EMT Scholarship honors the legacy of service of a young CDO High School graduate who knew he wanted to serve his community and help people. Aspiring to become a firefighter, Jacob started his career path as all other firefighters must: by becoming a certified Emergency Medical Technician. He studied at Pima Community College and after passing his certification exam, took a job with AMR of Tucson. He had applied for and been accepted to the Fire Sciences program at PCC and looked forward to joining the team at Tucson Fire Department. Tragically, Jacob and his partner were shot in a deadly shooting event while on duty in their ambulance. Jacob succumbed to his injuries and passed at the age of 20 in July 2021. Rockin’ 4 Heroes created their first