Wounded Heroes benefit concert set for Feb. 19

The Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes will partner with the Evolution Big Band to present “A Warrior’s Journey Through Music” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Hampton Hall. The public is invited.

The benefit concert will take place from 6:15 to 9 p.m. and is designed as both an emotional and entertaining tribute to military service members. Through music, the Evolution Big Band will guide audiences through a warrior’s journey — from a carefree civilian life, through military training and combat, and ultimately back home.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit wounded heroes in and around the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes defines wounded heroes as post-9/11 combat-wounded service members, including Purple Heart recipients, veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries, and those with certain other qualifying physical and emotional injuries.

Funds raised will support the foundation’s programs, including service dogs for veterans with PTSD, $100,000 scholarships for children of special operations service members who died in combat, $5,000 scholarships awarded through the Folds of Honor program, and financial literacy training for recipients of mortgage-free homes.

Admission includes entry to the concert and heavy hors d’oeuvres served prior to the performance.

Tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Additional information is available at lowcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/ticket