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Welcome to an Evening to Remember
The Event
We are thrilled you have joined us for a beautiful Colorado evening at Centennial Airport in the exclusive Signature Aviation private jet hangar.
This unforgettable night of inspiration and celebration will raise awareness and support and how appreciation to our Douglas County first responders, Armed Forces members, veterans and our nonprofit partner organizations doing great work in our community.
You will experience first responder demonstrations and equipment, military displays, and inspiring meet & greets with Hero Award honorees.
This event helps raise funds for the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) Community Emergency Relief Fund, which provides direct assistance to our community, nonprofit partners and first responders during catastrophic events affecting Douglas County.
This evening has been meticulously
The Evening
5:30 p.m.
Check in and heroes cocktail & mocktail reception and demonstrations
on the tarmac
6:45 p.m
Pipes & drums processional into the hangar
7:00 p.m.
Guests seated and enjoy salads; program begins
7:15 p.m.
Dinner service begins
Message from emcees, board chair, presenting sponsor and community partner
7:30 p.m.
First responder experience package bidding closes; Hero Awards:
Community First Responder Armed Forces
curated to create one of the most spectacular fundraisers our community has ever enjoyed. It's not every day you get to take in the magnitude of Douglas County’s resources all in one place––and have an opportunity to bid on packages that allow you to have up close and personal experiences with them following the event.
Tonight, you will experience all of these
7:45 p.m.
Flag game, live auction, mission moment video, paddle raise
8:30 p.m.
Program concludes
9's A Pair – The Fireman Band performs
9:15 p.m.
Bar closes
things and much, much more. We hope you enjoy an incredible evening and leave with a better understanding of DCCF, our mission and our impact in the community.
9:30 p.m.
Event concludes; drive safely!
Douglas County Community Foundation responsibly manages philanthropic contributions, maintains agile funds and serves as a conduit in emergencies, inspires local giving, and provides resources and support to local nonprofit organizations serving the needs within our community.