Salute to Patriots
An Evening with Richard Childress
With Special Guest Senator Thom Tillis and Honoree Walter Joseph “Joe” Marm, Jr.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Angus Barn Pavilion
Richard Childress
Richard Childress is a legendary figure in American motorsports — a NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, championship-winning team owner, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and devoted patriot. From his humble beginnings racing a 1947 Plymouth on North Carolina’s short tracks, Childress went on to build one of the most successful teams in NASCAR history, Richard Childress Racing (RCR). Under his leadership, RCR captured six NASCAR Cup Series championships with Dale Earnhardt and became the first organization to win titles across NASCAR’s top three national series. Today, his legacy continues through his grandsons, Austin and Ty Dillon, who carry forward the family’s racing tradition.
Beyond the racetrack, Richard Childress has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to community, country, and service. He founded Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina, and co-established the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, which works to prevent injury and save young lives. A passionate outdoorsman and supporter of America’s veterans and first responders, Childress embodies the values of hard work, perseverance, and giving back — qualities that align closely with the mission of the Veterans Life Center to help those who have served our nation build fulfilling, productive lives.
Senator Thom Tillis (Special Guest)
Senator Thom Tillis was first elected to the Senate in 2014. As senator, Tillis sits on key committees including Finance, Veterans’ Affairs, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Judiciary. He is known for focusing on pragmatic, commonsense policies aimed at economic growth, job creation, veterans' issues, and national security, often emphasizing bipartisan efforts on certain legislation.
Walter Joseph “Joe” Marm, Jr. (Honoree)
Walter Joseph “Joe” Marm, Jr. is a retired United States Army colonel and a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration for valor. He earned this honor as a second lieutenant (later promoted to first lieutenant) during the Vietnam War for his extraordinary bravery on November 14, 1965, in the Battle of Ia Drang Valley—one of the war's first major engagements. Serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), Marm single-handedly charged and destroyed an enemy machine-gun position that was pinning down his unit, eliminating several defenders despite being severely wounded in the process.
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The Pavilion at the Angus Barn
Address: 9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27617
Area: Morrisville/The Research Triangle Park
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
6:00PM - 9:30PM
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
With every sponsorship level, you receive the satisfaction of knowing that you are impacting the lives of 21st century veterans that need our help!
EVENT SPONSOR - $100,000
- Four premier tables of 8 for you and your guests
- Company representative included in the program
- Company Tribute to Richard Childress included in the event program
- Company listed as Event Sponsor on all event materials
- Included as part of all event promotions, print, digital and social
- Recognition on the donor board inside The Veterans Life Center
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are impacting the lives of 21st century veterans that need our help!
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Event SponsorshipDIVISION SPONSOR - $50,000
- Three premier tables of 8 for you and your guests
- Company representative included in the program
- Company listed as Division Sponsor on all event materials
- Included as part of all event promotions, print, digital and social
- Recognition on the donor board inside The Veterans Life Center
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are impacting the lives of 21st century veterans that need our help!
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Division SponsorshipBRIGADE SPONSOR - $25,000
- Two premier tables of 8 for you and your guests
- Company representative included in the event program
- Company listed as Brigade Sponsor on all event materials
- Included as part of all event promotion, print, digital and social
- Recognition on the donor board inside The Veterans Life Center
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are impacting the lives of 21st century veterans that need our help!
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Brigade SponsorshipBATTALION SPONSOR - $10,000
- One premier table of 8 for you and your guest
- Company listed as Battalion Sponsor on all event materials
- Included as part of all event promotion, print, digital and social
- Recognition on the donor board inside The Veterans Life Center
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are impacting the lives of 21st century veterans that need our help!
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Battalion SponsorshipCOMPANY SPONSOR - $5,000
- Four premier seats for you and your guests
- Company listed as Company Sponsor on all event materials
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- Recognition on the donor board inside The Veterans Life Center
- The satisfaction of knowing that you are impacting the lives of 21st century veterans that need our help!
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