Who We Are

Von Hawks Rising (VHR) is a 501c(3) rock cover band that monetarily supports families of children impacted by extreme illness or traumatic experiences. VHR was created in the fall of 2020, during the pandemic. VHR’s vision and mission were founded by local musicians who wanted to do more with their talents than just entertain. Von Hawks Rising has grown into a large, collaborative organization of volunteers dedicated to the mission of bringing “Hope Beyond the Sound.” Our organization is 100% volunteer driven and many of our support services are donated. Web design, graphics, printing, social media are all donated by businesses and individuals who believe in our mission. With very low operating costs, no office rent, and no paid staff or administrative costs you can be assured each dollar raised has the maximum impact to our VHR Kids!

Why Choose VHR?

Funding

We raise money through paid show performances, merchandise sales, generous monetary donations, and sponsors. Click here to see our Donation & Sponsorship levels.

Songs

We play all your favorite hits from the 70's, 80's, and 90's!

Statistics

We have raised over $85,000 and assisted 12 families.

Future Goals

$100,000 for VHR Kids

Expand reach further across Oklahoma

Raise awareness for childhood illness & trauma

Join us in Bringing Hope Beyond the Sound

How We Make A Differance

Thank you all for supporting Oliver!

VHR’s new little joy is 10-month-old Oliver Decarlo. He lives with his parents in Marlow, Oklahoma. When his mother was six months pregnant, he was diagnosed with Myelomeningocele, which is a severe form of spina bifida. He was born with a large hole in his lower back that was leaking spinal fluid. Knowing this, the doctors whisked him away less than a minute after he was born and admitted him to the NICU.

At four days old, he underwent neurological and plastic surgery to repair the damage, stop the leak, and patch the skin. His second round of surgeries came when he was two weeks old. Due to the surgeries and risk involved, Oliver had to lie flat on his stomach for two weeks. During this time, his parents were not able to hold him. He spent one month in the hospital.

Even though he had a rough start, he is a very happy baby and loves to laugh. His family shared that the only time he cries is when he is hungry. Each day comes with challenges and new lessons, but he has brought the biggest JOY to his family and everyone he comes in contact with. Oliver has overcome so much already and is making strides every day. His family works very hard to provide the care he needs by taking him to monthly appointments, buying medical equipment out of pocket for his health needs, which he may need for the rest of his life.