Rockin’ 4 Heroes stages a free annual tribute concert that brings Oro Valley and its surrounding communities together in mutual respect and recognition of our four hero groups. This nonprofit has been well covered in LOVE, providing insight into why Michael and Bonnie Quinn started Rockin’ 4 Heroes. Now we’ll ‘get into the weeds’ a bit and look into what the ‘4’ in the name really means.
What Does the ‘4’ Represent in Rockin’ 4 Heroes?
At the time of this writing, the outcome of the 2024 presidential election is unknown. The angst of this uncertainty has many folks asking the question: ‘Who and what can we count on anymore?’ An answer can be found within the Rockin’ 4 Heroes’ mission: We honor and support the men and women who selflessly protect us. Our four hero groups consist of First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star families. These groups always ‘have our six.’
The definition of a hero is “a person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities, as in ‘war hero.’” Today, a “hero” is often viewed as someone we look up to. Many young people admire cultural heroes like pop singers, actors, or professional athletes. However, the heroes to whom Rockin’ 4 Heroes pays tribute are individuals who selflessly serve and sacrifice to protect our liberties and freedoms. They choose to put themselves in harm’s way to protect and care for us at home and abroad, often at great detriment to their own well-being.
Who Are Our ‘Hero’ Groups?
Over time, LOVE and Rockin’ 4 Heroes will spotlight many groups and individuals who fall into the multitude of hero categories. Examples include active-duty military personnel who serve our country on land, sea, air, and even in space in a rapidly changing and technological world; Gold Star families—not just mothers—who lost a loved one in service to our country; and military reservists and first responder special ops teams, who are ready at a moment’s notice to help when harm arises, as seen with the recent hurricanes that hit the southeastern part of our country. Included in the definition of ‘heroes’ are firefighters, police, emergency dispatchers, paramedics, and others who serve all of us. Many of these groups go unrecognized. We invite you to stay tuned as we highlight their stories here.
What Happens with Donations Given to Rockin’ 4 Heroes?
The Rockin’ 4 Heroes annual concert on November 10th is a wonderful opportunity to join a growing community that pays tribute to these four groups. After the music stops, the Rockin’ 4 Heroes “Hero Fund” contributes net proceeds to organizations that align with its mission, allowing us to aid hero groups year-round. Our commitment and anticipated growth of opportunities to help our heroes depend on increased sponsorships and individual donations. We invite you to join us in this endeavor too.
Rockin’ 4 Heroes’ Future
While we can’t predict the outcome of the election by our concert date on November 10th, we can say that Rockin’ 4 Heroes remains committed to assisting and paying tribute to our four hero groups in a unique way. We also know that these heroes will continually protect and serve their communities, states, and country. For that, we are grateful and remain passionate about expanding Rockin’ 4 Heroes statewide to support our many hero groups, demonstrating just how large (and meaningful) the number ‘4’ has become!
