Thank You Messages To Veteran Tickets Foundation Donors

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I have a handful of fellow Veterans that belong to Vet Tix that all joined up for a group picture here at
the Jason Aldean concert in Kansas City! Thank you from each and everyone of us that were able to attend this event with your unwavering commitment and support to the cause against PTSD and boosting our morale. Bless Up! Thank You!

United States Air Force
Veteran
2006 - 2011

Posted by Melonie
Event Attended: Jason Aldean: Highway Desperado Tour 2023
Event Location: Kansas City, MO
Event Date: Oct 12th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

Thank you so much for donating tickets so we could attend Circus Vargas. We laughed and were amazed by the acts. My best friend stood by me and my PTSD and cancer diagnosis, this night allowed me to share some fun with her. We sat next to another Veteran couple and that made the night extra special. Thank you for remembering us Vets and letting us get out and enjoy events.

United States Army
Veteran
1980 - 2013

Posted by John
Event Attended: Circus Vargas
Event Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Event Date: Oct 4th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Tabares Entertainment Inc. DBA Circus Vargas

Thank You, as a vet that has struggled with suicide and PTSD their music was spot on, I also took my friend who is a survivor as well

United States Army
Severely Wounded Veteran
2001 - 2004

Posted by Adam
Event Attended: Citizen Soldier
Event Location: Joliet, IL
Event Date: Oct 11th 2023
Tickets Donated By: The Forge

I don’t know if words have been written to describe how much this event has blessed me and my family. Billy came into the room and three words God still Moves shook my soul. As the event went on he brought tears to my eyes as little did he know every testimony he shared mirrored mine. I could barely sit and listen to the one about his father as I am struggling with depression and PTSD concerning this. I know now that its ok that years have passed and I am still struggling but don’t give up. I brought my daughters because I knew they needed to hear him. High schoolers are in need of this and as they prepare to go into this world Billy Allsbrooks is the seeds they need and the water to produce greatness!
Thanks to Vet Tix for this opportunity and Billy for not thinking it robbery to share this with those who could not afford it.

United States Army
Veteran
2004 - 2012

Posted by Yvette
Event Attended: Blessed and Unstoppable: Billy Alsbrooks Motivational Seminar
Event Location: San Antonio, TX
Event Date: Oct 8th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Billy Alsbrooks

As a vet with PTSD who never gets out, this experience was amazing. Thank you VETTIX and all who donated who made this experience possible! My husband and I had a great time! It was the first time I’d left my home in years (except for VA appointments). The event was small, and I was able to keep my anxiety at bay. We even got a selfie with Jamie Lissow before the show and he talked with us. So great!!

United States Marine Corps
Veteran
1995 - 1999

Posted by Deej
Event Attended: Jamie Lissow
Event Location: Gainesville, FL
Event Date: Oct 8th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Glory Days Presents!

Thank you so much for sending us to the Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick concert and worship service. It lifted our spirits and it touched our souls to know that there are true worshippers out there. God has some people on this planet that are willing to praise Him. PTSD has caused a rift in my family. Opportunities like this renews my faith.

United States Army
Veteran
1990 - 2023

Posted by Cedric
Event Attended: Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick
Event Location: Birmingham, AL
Event Date: Oct 8th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex

We can't even explain how amazing this experience was for us! The seats were awesome & the section being all veterans really helped with PTSD. We are so thankful you gave us this opportunity!

United States Army
Veteran
1999 - 2004

Posted by Chad
Event Attended: Luke Bryan: Country on Tour 2023
Event Location: Tulsa, OK
Event Date: Sep 30th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

I am grateful for the tickets that were donated for my family to attend the VA Tech Vs. Pitt football game. There were some unfortunate events that triggered some PTSD episodes for me from the drunk students that were spilling beer and pushing my family from our seats. The seat were next to the VT student section, and they were getting pushed over into our seats. It lead to us relocating to another section with other VT fans nice enough to let us sit by them. Everyone in my family was pretty resilient, and I continue to try to open up to things that help me push my comfort zones. Thank you!

United States Marine Corps
Veteran
1987 - 1993

Posted by Jeffrey
Event Attended: Virginia Tech Hokies - NCAA Football vs Pittsburgh Panthers
Event Location: Blacksburg, VA
Event Date: Sep 30th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Virginia Tech University

I would like to thank Vettix and to Live Nation for the opportunity to get tickets to Godsmack. This group has brought me many good memories growing up and listening to them while on deployments. I’m so darn proud that I got to experience “Under your Scars” song cause it touches me and many others that have PTSD and other mental health related issues. Thank you so much again!

United States Air Force
Veteran
2003 - 2013

Posted by Jeremy
Event Attended: Godsmack
Event Location: Omaha, NE
Event Date: Sep 29th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

What an incredible opportunity! We got to see Bedard’s first goal! I am so incredibly greatful for this opportunity! Each event, the exposure to crowds, is exposure therapy for my PTSD symptoms. I hope the donors understand the importance and impact of these events! I hope there are more opportunities as the season starts! (Also, without a doubt these tickets were the best seats in the house).

United States Army
Veteran
2008 - 2012

Posted by Nick
Event Attended: Chicago Blackhawks - NHL vs Detroit Red Wings
Event Location: Chicago, IL
Event Date: Oct 3rd 2023
Tickets Donated By: Chicago Blackhawks - NHL

Thank you so much for these tickets. With these I was able to take another veteran with me who suffers from severe ptsd. He actually had the ability to relax even if only a little bit as it was a group that he enjoyed prior to his time in service. He never thought he would have the opportunity to see them live and thank to vettix we were able to share that experience. Again THANK YOU!

United States Marine Corps
Veteran
2009 - 2013

Posted by Daniel
Event Attended: The All-american Rejects - Wet Hot All-american Summer Tour
Event Location: Wheatland, CA
Event Date: Sep 30th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

A HUGE THANK YOU to Veteran Tickets Foundation for allowing us to attend UW Huskies vs UA Wildcats football game! Both myself and my guest deal with isolation issues due to PTS and this was great therapy, we had an amazing time. Events like this are instrumental in the healing process for many vets, keep up the great work!

United States Navy
Veteran
1982 - 1985

Posted by Alvin
Event Attended: Arizona Wildcats - NCAA Football vs Washington Huskies
Event Location: Tucson, AZ
Event Date: Sep 30th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Veteran Tickets Foundation Purchases

Thank you Vet Tix for this amazing experience with my TEENAGE daughter...who also had a blast!

The seats were great and therapeutic...due to PTSD, I was grateful to have seating with a wall behind me and at the end of the aisle

Again, THANK YOU!

United States Army
Veteran
1987 - 1994

Posted by Kimberley
Event Attended: Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey(r) Presents the Greatest Show on Earth(r)
Event Location: Bossier City, LA
Event Date: Sep 29th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Thank you for providing tickets to the Mali'o concert. I was able to invite my friend that stood by me when I returned from deployment with PTSD ( I am better now) and with my two bouts of Cancer. Sharing her culture on this night was a treat for both of us. Mahalo Nui

United States Army
Veteran
1980 - 2013

Posted by John
Event Attended: Mali'o 2023 - Celebrating Hawaiian Women Musicians
Event Location: Honolulu, HI
Event Date: Sep 29th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Hawaii Theatre Center

Thank you for allowing me the AWESOME opportunity to see one of my top five favorite bands growing up! To see that GODSMACK created a non profit to support those with mental illnesses to include PTSD made them even bigger hero’s in my heart. Thank you again for the once and a lifetime opportunity!!!

United States Marine Corps
Veteran
2006 - 2012

Posted by Christopher
Event Attended: Godsmack
Event Location: Omaha, NE
Event Date: Sep 29th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

Such an amazing experience! I took my wife and we had an absolute blast!!!! We even got interviewed on the jumbo tron and given a prize bag!

For me this games mean everything. I have had such a hard time with crowds because I have PTSD and these have given me the best reason to do exposure therapy.

I will be attending every Black Hawks game that I can this year!!!

United States Army
Veteran
2008 - 2012

Posted by Nick
Event Attended: Chicago Blackhawks - NHL vs St. Louis Blues
Event Location: Chicago, IL
Event Date: Sep 28th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Chicago Blackhawks - NHL

The wife and I had a great date night! They even let us enjoy the lounge!! It was so nice! What an amazing game! Scored 3 pts in the first ten minutes! Go sharks! Thank you all so much for making these memories happen and thank you vettix!! You all rock!

United States Navy
Veteran
1997 - 2005

Posted by Mr and Mrs Summerlin
Event Attended: San Jose Sharks - NHL vs Vegas Golden Knights
Event Location: San Jose, CA
Event Date: Sep 24th 2023
Tickets Donated By: David from CA, Christopher from CA, Glen from CA, Chris, Jeff from CA, Eli from CA, Gail from CA, Sean from CA, John from CA, Michael from CA, Aleesha from CA, Jonathan from CA, Gary from CA, Guadalupe from CA, Jacob from CA, Matteo from CA, Donna from CA, Carrie from CA, Robert l. from CA, Don from CA, Brian from CA

Thank you so much LeftField Media, LLC!

I had an amazing time on Saturday at Rose City Comic Con.
I don’t know if I could have handled the crowds with my PTSD, had I not known you invited so many other veterans with whom I could relate.

So thank you so much!

United States Army
Veteran
2005 - 2009

Posted by Ragnar
Event Attended: Rose City Comic Con
Event Location: Portland, OR
Event Date: Sep 23rd 2023
Tickets Donated By: LeftField Media, LLC (ClarionUX)

Thankyou so much live Nation for the tickets to the show it was was awesome. I am a disabled veteran with ptsd anxiety and depression so the bands message about mental health really hit home. I look forward to seeing more concerts and what to thankyou guys for what you do for veterans

The picture is me and my gf in our seats at the venue its hard to get a picture with the maine amphitheater sign in it but we tried thanks again

Andrew ulrich

United States Army
Veteran
2007 - 2009

Posted by Andrew
Event Attended: Shinedown: Revolutions Live
Event Location: Bangor, ME
Event Date: Sep 21st 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!!!! Thanks you, The BeachLife Festival LLC., and Vettix for an amazing life altering event! My wife and I had a great time for each of the 3 days and are already planning to attend next years event.

Your generosity also allowed me to have a life changing victory in my continued battle with PTSD. For the first time since 2006, I went to the front row of a concert and overcame my anxiety for a weekend. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for you and the gift you have given me and my family!

Thank you….

David Jensen

United States Navy
Veteran
2003 - 2011

Posted by David
Event Attended: Beachlife Ranch Festival - 3Day Passes
Event Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Event Date: Sep 22nd 2023
Tickets Donated By: The BeachLife Festival LLC

A tremendous Thank you Vettix and Live Nation for the chance to see Popa Roach/Shinedown at the BankNH Pavillion. It is a great medium sized venue with outstanding acoustics, easy access to everything there, and great employees and volunteers! What a treat!
Live Nation, if at all possible, please consider providing Veterans tickets, or an option to notify you of a request for, outer edge or front section seats. Those with PTSD can have a difficult time being in the middle of crowded areas in the venues.
Thank you again to Live Nation for providing the tickets to a great show!

United States Marine Corps
Veteran
1992 - 2023

Posted by Keith
Event Attended: Shinedown: Revolutions Live
Event Location: Laconia, NH
Event Date: Sep 19th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

Thank you Activated Events. My family had a wonderful time. I appreciate the PIT passes, as any anxiety and PTSD was alleviated with less crowded spaces and areas to go to.

United States Army
Severely Wounded Veteran
2000 - 2010

Posted by JOHN
Event Attended: Coastal Country Jam - Pit
Event Location: Long Beach, CA
Event Date: Sep 17th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Activated Events

Thank you so much for providing a way for a Vet like to be able to get out and enjoy events with my family. I suffer from PTSD and for years since my deployment I would never go to concerts or anywhere there are large crowds. These tickets make it to where I can sit with other Vets and my family to enjoy a great show.

United States Air Force
Veteran
2010 - 2022

Posted by Tracy
Event Attended: Ne-yo: Champagne and Roses Tour With Mario and Pleasure P
Event Location: Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Event Date: Sep 13th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation

9/11 changed my life forever. This was a perfect day to get out of the house to help with my PTSD.

United States Army
Veteran
1990 - 2003

Posted by Maurice
Event Attended: Houston Astros - MLB vs Oakland Athletics
Event Location: Houston, TX
Event Date: Sep 11th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Veteran Tickets Foundation Purchases

I cannot begin to thank the donor enough for my first Shinedown Popparoach concert. My Marine Veteran Son also went and he has met Zach Myers at 9 and 13 adores Shinedown so we were able to spend priceless time. I look forward to seeing them again.
Medically Retired Iraq Sgt.
Douglas Brinker
2x Suicide Attempts Survivor

United States Army
Veteran
2002 - 2004

Posted by Douglas
Event Attended: Shinedown: Revolutions Live
Event Location: Clarkston, MI
Event Date: Sep 12th 2023
Tickets Donated By: Live Nation