$10K From New Dierks Restaurant Helps Heal Vets

Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row in Gilbert is officially open.

As a way to give back to the local community, the restaurant on March 29 hosted an Armed Forces Appreciation Day, where it donated $10,000 to Heal the Hero, a local veterans nonprofit.

Heal the Hero Foundation help fund solutions for veterans and their families battling post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries and other stress related disorders.

Active and retired military receive 25 percent off their bill every time they visit a Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row location.

Ryan Hibbert, left, CEO of Riot Hospitality Group; Lou Schwartz, CEO of Heal the Hero; and David Campbell, veteran who went through the Heal the Hero program. Peter Speyer photo