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'Red White and Blues' Patriotic Gala Slated for September

Red, White and Blues: A Patriotic Evening of Fun, Food, and Music to Support our Veterans and Military Families

Operation Support Our Troops–America is working with PIRCH of Oakbrook Center and Dave and Chris Pequet, to set the stage for the third annual Red White and Blues patriotic gala and fundraising event to be held on Saturday, September 24th at 7pm at PIRCH in Oakbrook Center.

The catered event will feature the Chicago Blues All-Stars, a well-known blues band, Gary Fencik, formerly of the 1985 Chicago Bears as the Master of Ceremonies, and a performance by Flannigans Rifles Drill Team. Medal of Honor recipient, Allen J. Lynch will also be at the event. A silent auction with an extensive amount of items will also be held.

Tickets are available for $150 each and can be purchased through www.redwhiteandblues.org.

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All proceeds of the event will benefit the programs of Operation Support Our Troops-America, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization supporting military members, veterans and their families. For more information about the charity, please visit www.osotAmerica.org .

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