Donate Tickets to Those Who Served
Donating your tickets to our law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics is easy. Just read over this page. The directions and links to donate are below.
What is 1st Tix
Who We Serve
How Attending Events Helps
We know that strong family bonds and community support are essential tools for 1st responders as they navigate through their dangerous and often traumatic professions. Positive social support buffers against stress and is associated with better psychological and physical functioning. Attending events initiates positive social interactions helping to foster and maintain meaningful relationships. Having a strong social network also protects against isolating tendencies which can increase depression and anxiety symptoms.
1st Tix offers such a diverse range of events that it is easy and appealing for 1st responders to use our services, regardless of age or physical ability. We make it possible for retired responders to take their grandchildren to Disney on Ice, for a family to enjoy an afternoon together cheering on their local team or to experience to magic of the Nutcracker ballet. Vet Tix offers multiple tickets allowing 1st responders to go with family and other responders. Repeated experiences at a range of events helps veterans build a better social structure, both within their families and their communities. The overall result is a higher quality of life.
Why do our Donors Love Us?
1st Tix enriches 1st responders' lives, but we are also a benefit to donors. Since 1st Tix is part of Veteran Tickets Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit foundation, individual ticket holders and businesses can receive tax deductions for their donations.
The 1st Tix system is transparent. We are independently GAAP audited and have been at 96.5% to program or above each year. Venues, artists, teams know that their tickets are used by 1st responders. Our verification system ensures that only qualified people get access to tickets and discounts. We provide easy methods to donate shipped, will-call, print at home, or mobile delivery, with complete tracking along the process.
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"Thank you for the feedback! It means a great deal to our dancers and board of directors.
We have another show, A Midsummer Night's Dream, February 14th and the one March 20th with full orchestra and guest artists. We would love to provide tickets.
Judy Skinner"
We have another show, A Midsummer Night's Dream, February 14th and the one March 20th with full orchestra and guest artists. We would love to provide tickets.
Judy Skinner"
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Feedback
Bianca H, RN says:
My dad, who was an Army vet and member of Vet Tix, had been able to obtain tickets to the Nascar street races in Chicago the past couple of years. Sadly, he passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly in February. I'm very thankful that I, as a nurse and member of 1st Tix, was able to bring my family to this year's Chicagoland Nascar race in Joliet. Thank you for all you do!
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Steffanie says:
Thank you so much to Messina Touring Group and 1st Tix for your incredible generosity! Because of your donation, my son and I were able to experience Ed Sheeran’s concert together in Las Vegas. Life has been especially challenging lately, and this evening gave us a chance to step away from the stress and simply enjoy making memories together. Your kindness provided more than tickets—it gave us an unforgettable experience that we’ll treasure forever. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our lives!
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