Fox Valley Rep to collect donations for troop support efforts
Submitted by Fox Valley Repertory
Through Fox Valley Repertory’s “FVR Give$ Back” program, they have partnered with the Fox Valley Troop Support Inc. of St. Charles to collect donations during “Breaking Up is Hard to Do” performances to help support U.S. military service members deployed overseas by sending care packages, letters and by providing support for families of deployed troops. Patrons can contribute to the cause after each performance March 29 through May 20 at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage, 4051 E. Main St., Charles.
The funds raised for Fox Valley Troop Support Inc. will go toward the cost of sending care packages to troops and their families. Last year, more than $9,000 was spent on postage alone.
Sarah Giachino, FVTS co-founder and St. Charles resident, is grateful for this fundraising partnership with Fox Valley Repertory. She also encourages the Fox Valley Area to take their efforts one step further.
“A simple gesture of reaching out and writing a note of thanks and appreciation can make huge difference in the morale of our deployed men and women in uniform,” Giachino said. “Despite the mission ending in Iraq, the US continues to deploy our military thousands of miles overseas to a dangerous combat zone. FVTS continues to hear over and over again how much it means to our service members when they hear from the folks back home, and sometimes, we even hear back with an unexpected letter of appreciation:
“‘Dear FVTS, I want to thank you very much for the care package you sent me. I really appreciate it! It is always a wonderful feeling knowing that there are people out there that care and appreciate what we are doing over here. It’s people like you that make me keep my head up high and keeps me strong while I’m here. It reminds me of the real reason we’re over here, to keep you safe. Thank you. A deployed soldier’.”
When patrons come to Fox Valley Rep to enjoy the Neil Sedaka musical “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” they will have a chance to contribute to this cause after the show.
The musical runs Thursday, March 29 through Sunday, May 20. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Thursday performances are available at 8 p.m. March 29 and April 5; and 2 p.m. April 12, 26 and May 17. The show is rated PG. Tickets are $32 on Fridays and limited Thursday performances, and $42 on Saturdays and Sundays. Dinner packages, group rates and overnight packages also are available.
Proceeds collected also will benefit Fox Valley Repertory and will help productions such as their upcoming Memorial Day tribute called “Letters Home,” in which FVTS is also proud to be a part of. With performances scheduled for May 25-26 on the Pheasant Run Mainstage, Fox Valley Concert Band members together with Fox Valley Rep actors and FVTS will come together to honor soldiers of the past, present and future by reciting actual letters written home from local servicemen and women of the Fox Valley area. More information on this project can be found at foxvalleyrep.org/LettersHome.
The “FVR Give$ Back” program has raised more than $10,000 for local charities. Interested local nonprofits can contact development@foxvalleyrep.org for partnership information.
For tickets, call the Pheasant Run Box Office at (630) 584-6342 or visit ticketmaster.com. Additional performance information may be obtained at foxvalleyrep.org. For more information on Fox Valley Troop Support Inc., visit fvts.org.