Back the Heroes Rumble

Sometimes you reach out asking for a donation, and you’re never quite sure what might come of it.

Then one day, you get a message with a photo that simply says, “We just dropped this off at the Cincinnati ToolBank for you.”

And WOW. ❤️🤍💙

When we tell you the photo of this custom, handmade wavy flag does not do it justice, we mean it. It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The craftsmanship and details are incredible, and we cannot thank Crosscut Creations Co. enough for the time, talent, and heart that went into creating this special piece for our Gala of Honor.

Then we learned something that made their generosity even more meaningful — Crosscut Creations Co. is veteran owned. 🇺🇸

This is exactly why supporting small businesses matter.

When you’re looking for a unique gift for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or special occasion, please remember businesses like Crosscut Creations Co. These are the small businesses that step up and support nonprofits like ours, often giving their time, talent, and resources simply because they believe in the mission. ❤️

Small businesses truly are the heart of our communities, and we hope our supporters will support the businesses that support us.

Thank you, Crosscut Creations Co., for creating something so beautiful for our Gala of Honor. We are incredibly grateful, and we cannot wait for our guests to see it in person! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

✨ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ✨

We’re officially in the final stretch to the 3rd Annual Gala of Honor, and we’re getting closer to a night that is about so much more than a great evening out.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 The Redmoor Event House
⏰ 6:00–11:00 PM

And this year, we have even more reason to celebrate! ❤️⚾️

🎉 Gapper & Rosie Red from the Cincinnati Reds will be joining us!
🥂 An unforgettable evening
🎤 Meaningful stories
🤝 Great company
🇺🇸 A chance to honor those who serve and sacrifice
❤️ And an opportunity to directly support the families and heroes behind our mission

Your ticket helps make programs like Project Little Hero and Operation Open Arms possible—allowing us to continue giving back to the heroes and families who give so much to our communities.

🎟️ Tickets are $75 each or $550 for a table of 8.
Military, veterans, and first responders can save 10% with code BTHR26.

The countdown is on. ⏳
Don’t just hear about this night—be part of it.

👉 Get your tickets today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gala-of-honor–2026

❤️ Honor. Support. Make a Difference.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We are excited to announce that Servatii will be our exclusive dessert sponsor for this year’s Gala of Honor as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! 🇺🇸🎂

This partnership feels especially meaningful. Servatii’s founder, Wilhelm Gottenbusch, came from generations of bakers and brought his family’s baking traditions from Germany to America. After coming to Cincinnati, Wilhelm served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and head of the kitchens at Fort Knox. 🎖️🇺🇸

In 1963, he opened his first Cincinnati bakery, beginning a tradition that continues more than 60 years later, with Servatii still family-owned today. ❤️

With this year’s Gala celebrating America’s 250th birthday, we love having a local, family-owned business with its own connection to military service joining us for such a special evening.

And, of course, we cannot wait to see what Servatii whips up for our guests! 🧁🍰🍪

Thank you, Servatii, for supporting Back the Heroes Rumble and helping us honor our police officers, firefighters, service members, veterans, and their families. ❤️💙🇺🇸

https://servatii.com/

We are truly honored to welcome Birkley Consulting as a first-time Liberty Sponsor of our Gala of Honor! 🇺🇸

This partnership feels especially meaningful because Birkley’s work is centered around the very people we are coming together to support. First responders spend their careers showing up for others, on our worst days, in our most frightening moments, and often without a second thought for themselves. Birkley is helping make sure someone is looking out for them, too.

Through testing, wellness, training, and consulting services, Birkley works alongside first responders to help keep the men and women who protect our communities healthy, prepared, and supported throughout their careers.

For Birkley to choose to stand beside Back the Heroes Rumble for the first time means so much more than adding another sponsor to our Gala. It means another organization has chosen to invest in the people behind the badge, the gear, and the uniform.

We are incredibly grateful for their support and proud to welcome Birkley Consulting to the Back the Heroes Rumble family. Thank you for believing in our mission and, most importantly, for standing behind those who spend their lives standing up for all of us. ❤️🤍💙

https://birkleyconsulting.com/

We are incredibly grateful to Blue Line Balloons for generously donating a custom balloon display for this year’s Gala of Honor. 🎈💙

There is something especially meaningful about a small, local business stepping up to support another organization working right here in our community. Blue Line Balloons is owned by a local police officer who, when not serving our community, puts an incredible amount of time, creativity, and pride into creating beautiful, high-quality custom balloon displays. ❤️

Small businesses are often the first ones asked to give back, and so many of them do, even though every donation comes directly from the hard work they put into building their business. That generosity never goes unnoticed by us.

When you support a small business like Blue Line Balloons, you’re supporting a local family, a dream, and in this case, someone who also puts on a uniform and serves our community. 🚔

Thank you, Blue Line Balloons, for believing in the mission of Back the Heroes Rumble and helping make our Gala of Honor a little more special. We are proud to support those who support our heroes. 💙🇺🇸💙

If you have a birthday, graduation, fundraiser, wedding, corporate event, or special celebration coming up, please consider supporting Blue Line Balloons and other locally owned small businesses. Your support truly matters.

https://bluelineballoons.godaddysites.com/

🥃🇺🇸 A BIG THANK YOU TO NEW RIFF DISTILLING! 🇺🇸🥃

We are incredibly grateful to New Riff Distilling for supporting our 3rd Annual Gala of Honor! ❤️🤍💙

New Riff is more than a local distillery—it’s a proud part of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community, crafting award-winning bourbon and rye while building a business rooted right here in our region. 🥃

There is something especially meaningful about seeing local businesses choose to stand alongside the men and women who serve our communities. 🚔🚒🇺🇸 New Riff’s generous contribution to this year’s Gala of Honor will help us raise funds for programs supporting police officers, firefighters, active-duty military, veterans, and their families.

As a 100% volunteer-run organization, we simply could not do what we do without businesses willing to step up, give back, and support those who spend their lives serving others. ❤️

Thank you, New Riff Distilling, for supporting our mission, our Gala of Honor, and our heroes! 🥃🇺🇸

Please help us show New Riff some love and support the businesses that support our heroes! ❤️🤍💙

https://newriffdistilling.com/

A huge thank you to The Lumber Vault for generously donating a beautiful handcrafted serving platter to our 3rd Annual Gala of Honor!❤️🤍💙

This one-of-a-kind piece is absolutely beautiful, and we’re excited to feature it at this year’s Gala. Donations like this help make our raffles and auctions possible, allowing us to raise funds to continue supporting police, fire, military, veterans, and their families throughout our community.

We are incredibly grateful to The Lumber Vault for using their talent and craftsmanship to support our mission and the heroes we serve.

Be sure to check out The Lumber Vault on Facebook and take a look at their beautiful handcrafted woodworking items. Their craftsmanship is truly something special!

Thank you, The Lumber Vault, for supporting Back the Heroes Rumble and our 2026 Gala of Honor! 🇺🇸

https://lumbervault.com/

A heartfelt thank you to St. Elizabeth Healthcare for returning as a Freedom Sponsor of our 2026 Gala of Honor! 🇺🇸

This marks the second year in a row that St. Elizabeth Healthcare has sponsored the Gala of Honor, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support of Back the Heroes Rumble and the heroes and families we serve. ❤️🤍💙

St. Elizabeth Healthcare provides award-winning care, leading specialists, and advanced treatments for patients across Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and Southeastern Indiana. Their commitment to the communities they serve extends beyond healthcare, and we are honored to have their support once again.

Community partnerships like this help Back the Heroes Rumble continue our mission.

Thank you, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, for standing behind those who serve and protect our communities and for helping make the Gala of Honor possible for the second year in a row. 🇺🇸

https://www.stelizabeth.com/

Rest in peace, Officer Phillips 🖤💙

BREAKING: A Kentucky State Police trooper has died after a shooting in western Kentucky. Police are now searching for an "armed and dangerous" suspect. Link in comments for what we know.

For the second year in a row, we are proud to welcome Mueller Distributors back as a Heritage Sponsor of the Back the Heroes Rumble Gala of Honor! 🇺🇸

Family-owned for four generations, Mueller Distributors has built a remarkable legacy while continuing to look toward the future, leading the next generation of building products. We believe there is something especially meaningful about a longtime family business choosing to invest in the community and the people who serve it.

Their continued support helps Back the Heroes Rumble stand behind our police officers, firefighters, military members, veterans, and their families. From providing lifesaving equipment to local departments to supporting children and families during difficult times, partnerships like this help make our mission possible.

Mueller Distributors isn’t simply sponsoring an event—they are standing beside the men and women who serve and protect our communities.

Thank you to the entire Mueller Distributors family for believing in our mission and supporting the Gala of Honor for the second year in a row. We are incredibly grateful to have you standing with our heroes once again. ❤️🤍💙

https://mueller1875.com/