Vince for Vets Event Slated for April

For the last seven years, the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce has held a benefit auction to raise awareness of the crisis facing many of our veterans as well as raise funds for worthy organizations that provide relief and assistance.

Since 2007, SVCC has raised nearly $100,000 for veterans. This year, the Chamber is proud to partner with a Patriot on the football field, Vince Wilfork, of the New England pro football team, to raise funds for our nation’s patriots.

Together, we are presenting Vince for Vets, our 8th annual benefit auction on Friday, April 10, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua.

The event raises funds for The Chaplain Emergency Relief Fund which provides New Hampshire military families with emergency needs primarily in the areas of rent, mortgage, utilities and medical bills. Funds are used to help families of deployed military personnel while their loved one is serving their country or veterans who need assistance upon returning from deployment. Money for the fund comes solely from individual and corporate contributions. The fund is managed by volunteer trustees, all of whom are New Hampshire Army or Air National Guard chaplains. Of the money received as donations, 100 percent goes directly toward emergency assistance – no portion of donations or funds raised go to administrative costs and all funds stay in-state to help New Hampshire families.

Patriots’ Defensive Tackle and Team Captain Vince Wilfork has been committed to raising funds for select worthy causes since beginning his pro football career. He is a well-respected and beloved statesman of Patriots’ Nation, being named to the Pro Bowl and All Pro 2009 through 2012. The Chamber is very excited to work with one of New England’s favorite athletes and honored he has joined our team.

The event will feature a Meet & Greet where 100 ticket holders will have the opportunity to meet Vince and receive an authentic autographed photograph and gift bag featuring sponsor promotional items. Following the Meet & Greet, there will be a VIP Reception, a one hour exclusive reception with Vince. Attendees may mingle and take photos with Vince, as well as hear Vince speak about his experiences playing in the NFL and participate in a Q&A session with Vince. A live auction of football memorabilia, signed live by Vince, will cap off the evening.

Tickets are on sale now at souhegan.net.

Please call the Chamber office at 673-4360 for more information.