Our Mission

Our Mission

The Gold Star Mission seeks to honor and support our Illinois Gold Star Families by preserving the memory of their Illinois Fallen Military Service Members. In 2017, we began offering scholarships in honor of our Illinois Fallen Military Service Members to those who exemplify selfless service in their own communities. Since then, we have awarded $283,000.00 in scholarships honoring our Fallen.
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PAY TRIBUTE TO
FALLEN HEROES AND
THEIR FAMILIES
ENLIST PUBLIC
SUPPORT OF GOLD STAR
FAMILIES
PROVIDE UNIQUE
PROGRAMS HONORING
THE FALLEN HEROES
ENCOURAGING AND
BUILDING SELFLESS
SERVICE

Paying Tribute to fallen heroes and their families.

The Gold Star Mission is an opportunity to ensure that these service members'
names live on forever, and that their sacrifices create opportunities to enrich
the lives of others. Thus, we must Never Forget.

 

Paying Tribute to fallen heroes and their families.

The Gold Star Mission is an opportunity to ensure that these service members'
names live on forever, and that their sacrifices create opportunities to enrich
the lives of others. Thus, we must Never Forget.

Events
53
(Thru September 2024)

Bicycle Event Miles
146,740
(Thru September 2024)
"just under six times around the earth"

Scholarships Awarded
283
(Thru March 2024)

Miles Ran/Walked
8,685
(Thru July 2024)
"equal the distance from Springfield, IL to the South Pole"

Volunteers
300+ Over 13,700 hours
(Thru July 2023)

Fallen Hero History Project Videos
11
(Thru October 2024)
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Gold Star 500 2024
Day 3 - Gold Star Mission 500 Recap
2018 Gold Star Mission 500 | Facebook Timeline Photos
2018 Gold Star Mission | Day 4



SUPPORTING PARTNERS

500 Miles to Remember the Fallen
A Life Changing Journey


  • The 2024 Gold Star Mission 500 was held on September 24th to the 30th.
  • 19,098.4 miles were logged by the 55 riders that participated.
  • 35 communities were engaged over the five days along with 12 schools and two ROTC programs.
  • 28 Gold Star Families interacted with the 500 along with 10 Polish Gold Star Families.
  • Want to help with the 2025 GSM 500? Donate Now
IN THE SPIRIT OF "NO MAN LEFT BEHIND," JOIN US AS A VOLUNTEER!
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OUR MISSION

The Gold Star Mission seeks to honor and support our Illinois Gold Star Families by preserving the memory of their Illinois Fallen Military Service Members.

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ALWAYS REMEMBER! NEVER FORGET!


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OUR MISSION
The Gold Star Mission seeks to honor and support our Illinois Gold Star Families by preserving the memory of their Illinois Fallen Military Service Members.
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ALWAYS REMEMBER! NEVER FORGET!

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