USVAP Benefit

Last week Tim won tickets (through work) to see Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band. If you're like me you don't think you have a clue who Gary Sinise is, but trust me you do. He played Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, he was in Apollo 13, is on CSI: NY and lots others. We felt pretty cool, our name was on a list, and since Midas sponsored the benefit, we got to sit in the VIP room.

sorry for the blur it's the best I could do.

The show was a benefit the the United States Verterans Art Program (USVAP). The foundation's mission is to:

"To provide "Artistic Tools" (musical instruments, painting supplies, art scholarships, cameras, computers, etc.) to wounded service members; and to bring visibility to the power of art and how it might bring cathartic inner solace for those Americans who have sacrificed in service to their country.

To provide "Artistic Tools" (through veteran initiatives) to selected individuals who wish to continue their pursuit of artistic expression but are unable to do so, due to some aspect directly related to the consequences of war. . ."

The band was a lot of fun, they played all covers and were really fun to watch. Between sets, they gave away a camera and some other things to Iraq/Afghanistan war vets. To see a soldier whose life has forever been changed after serving three tours in service to our country, get up and say "Thank you. This means so much to me, but really, I was just doing my job" was so humbling and seriously, brought tears to my eyes.