Events

Upcoming Events

Gold Star Mission | Scholarship Awards and Appreciation Dinner

GSM scholarship registration begins 1 November 2026 and closes 1 February 2027.
Scholarship awards and appreciation dinner is in March 2027.

First Annual Holiday Tree Lighting: Honoring Our Fallen

Join Gold Star Mission for our First Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony as we come together for an evening of remembrance, reflection, and community. We invite Gold Star families, veterans, military families, and community members to join us for this meaningful evening of remembrance.

Event Details

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, Springfield, Illinois

RSVP by November 10 to [email protected].

Past Events

Illinois State Fair

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL
Lincoln Stage Area
Annual events, scholarship information and Gold Star Mission apparel will be available

10th Annual Gold Star 500

Sign up for the real thing this year! Just over 500 miles in five days.
September 22-26, 2026
Along Route 66 (Chester to Streamwood

To sign up, click here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/GoldStar500

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.

INFORMATION

ALWAYS REMEMBER! NEVER FORGET!

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.

INFORMATION

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ALWAYS REMEMBER! NEVER FORGET!