Events

We are excited to announce the first-ever Battle of the Badges – Boxing in Iowa, happening on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the MidAmerican Energy RecPlex in West Des Moines, IA! This one-of-a-kind event will feature local law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and veterans stepping into the ring for a friendly amateur boxing competition—all to raise awareness and funds for a cause that truly matters; the stigma associated with mental health issues in the workplace.

KHFH made a Donation to the City of Ames to help with the costs of their therapy dog Penny.

8am - Noon Breakfast: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Orange Juice, Bottled Water, Coffee with a live and silent auctions. Live auction begins at 10am. Silent Auction ends at 10:30am. A special thank you to the local team members at Smithfield’s Mason City, IA Facility, Crete, NE Facility, and Sioux Center, IA Facility for their continued support to KHFH.

Come join us for an afternoon at the ball game! On June 30th at 1pm, join us at Principal Park to cheer on the Iowa Cubs! Show your support for our First Responders and our mission to #stompoutthestigma associated with mental health in the First Responder community by purchasing tickets for yourself and your friends and family. A portion of every ticket sold will directly support our work to provide hope and support to our Fire Fighters, Paramedics, Law Enforcement Officers, Dispatchers and family members who may be experiencing traumatic job-strain or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that could lead to suicidal thoughts or actions. Follow us on Facebook at Kaitlin’s Heart For Heroes or go to our website at www.kaitlinsheartforheroes.org Check out our Support Group available to our First Responders that is facilitated by a licensed therapist. First Responders can request an invite by emailing us at Kaitlinsheartforheroes@gmail.com

This is a Free Will Donation event with Silent Auction items to support First Responders and their families in Iowa and Southern Minnesota.

This walk is a fundraiser for Kaitlin’s Heart for Heroes. This foundation supports Iowa First Responders suffering from extreme job stress/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through the provision of care packages, resource and referrals and when available-funds for mental health educational opportunities. Sign-in will begin at 12:30pm at Central Park in Mason City ….. walk will begin at 2pm …. Activities and music will continue until 6pm.... BE SURE TO DRESS UP AS YOUR FAVORITE SUPER HERO!

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Benefit to promote Kaitlin's Heart For Heroes Foundation; a foundation to honor Kaitlin Bergan, a Paramedic/FF who died by suicide. KFFH was founded to honor the service of First Responders who died by suicide and their loved ones.