2026 events

Patriotic Pet Portraits at Ope! Brewery

Join us for our Annual Brewery Fundraiser at Ope! Brewing Co. on Friday, June 26th! This year’s featured fundraiser is $25 Pet Portraits—reserve your spot in advance or stop in as a walk-in (please note: walk-ins are not guaranteed). Each session includes two photos of your pet, which will be uploaded to the Heroes for Healthcare website by the morning of Tuesday, June 30th—just in time for your 4th of July celebrations!


Date: Friday, June 26th, 2026

Location: Ope! Brewing Co.

West Allis, WI

Time: 4:00 - 8:00 PM


Ope! Brewery Event

6th Gala: A Night to be Honored

Join us for Heroes for Healthcare’s 6th Annual Gala as we celebrate 250 years of America while honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. This special evening brings the community together to support transitioning service members as they continue their mission in healthcare, saving lives right here at home.


Date: Saturday, October 24th ,2026

Location: Brookfield Conference Center

4:00 - 6:00 PM Open Bar Cocktail Hour

6:00 - 8:30 PM Awards Ceremony, 3-Course DInner & Silent Auction Winners and Prizes.


2026 Gala

Admirals Game: Salute to our Military

Date: Veteran's Day Weekend (TBD)

Location: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena

Time: TBD


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Build Wisconsin’s Workforce

By attending an event or supporting Heroes for Healthcare, you help medically trained veterans continue their mission—transitioning from military service to saving lives in our hospitals and clinics. Your support removes barriers, strengthens Wisconsin’s healthcare workforce, and creates lasting impact for veteran families and our communities.

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5th annual gala:

A night to be honored

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Heroes for Healthcare’s 5th Annual Gala: A Night to Be Honored was a huge success! Together, we raised $155,000 to help medically trained veterans transition into meaningful healthcare careers!


A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made this night truly magical. Your generosity and support continue to make a real impact in the lives of our heroes.


Special thanks to Rudy Jackson, our amazing Master of Ceremonies, for once again leading the evening with passion, energy, and inspiration. And congratulations to all of our Honorees and Award Recipients, your accomplishments remind us why this mission matters so deeply. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you!


Gala Website

April 16, 2026

Golf simulator fundraiser

Thank you to all the teams who came out to support Heroes for Healthcare at our Golf Simulator Fundraising Event. Your energy, generosity, and community spirit made this first ever event a true success.



It’s a powerful reminder of what can happen when businesses and organizations come together to support one another.

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