Veteran tickets foundation
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| Type | Non-Profit, 501c(3) |
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| Industry | Veterans' benefits |
| Founded | Phoenix, Arizona (2008) |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. |
| Area served | U.S.A. |
| Key people | Michael A Focareto III, Founder & CEO Edward Rausch, Founder & COO Chris Blindheim, Founder & CFO Butch Hogan, Founder & CTO Dwayne Somers, Founder & CMO Heather Gray, CCO Brandi Shannon, Pres. Comm. Rels. Cindy Creed, President Finance Alan Dropkin, Dir. Ticket Ops Jason Conviser, Dir. Hero's Wish Jeremy Staat, SVP Strategic Relations |
| Products | Free/Discounted Tickets |
| Services | Free/Discounted Tickets |
| Website | www.VetTix.org |
Veteran Tickets Foundation (VTF) is a national, non-profit, 501c(3) organization located in Phoenix, Arizona that gives free tickets to Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families.
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[edit] History
The concept of Veteran Tickets Foundation was developed when Disabled Veteran Michael Focareto (US Navy) attended the 2008 Super Bowl in Phoenix, AZ. As the seat next to him went empty for the entire game, Focareto wondered why it had not been filled with one of the military members who presented down on the field before the game started. Focareto quickly formed a team of individuals who would help him carry out his mission. Staff members Chris Blindheim (Marine Corps), Butch Hogan (Army), Eddie Rausch, and Dwayne Somers run Vet Tix today.
In 2011, Veteran Tickets Foundation has given away over 156,000 FREE tickets (in 49 states) to deserving veterans, active duty service members and their families at a value over $5.4 Million. Since their inception, Vet Tix has given away over 306,000 tickets with an estimates face value of $9,713,632.00.
[edit] Awards
The Veteran Tickets Foundation is honored to be the winner of 2011 PBS Be More Humble… People Choice Award sponsored by the UPS Store. This award honors the connections and relationships that non-profit organizations have with the community and the people they serve
[edit] References
- 12 News NBC, Hometown Hero
- Fox Sports AZ, Ch.3 (KPHO Phoenix), FOX 10
- ABC 15 (KNXV Phoenix)
- Arizona Republic Article
- Post Magazine Article
