Beach Bash 2026
A Day of Impact at Stone Lake
The 2026 HHHF Beach Bash for Hoosiers Heroes brought Indiana families, veterans, first responders, and community sponsors together for a day of games, giveaways, snow cones, and shared purpose — all in support of pathways for those who serve.
Moments from the Day
A young Hoosier taking the Grand Prize Guardian bike for a spin at Beach Bash 2026.
Guardian 16" Bicycle
Grand prize winner enjoying their brand-new Guardian bicycle — generously donated by a local community supporter.
Beach Bash Sponsor & Partner Lineup
A full-community effort. Every partner below is helping fund veterans, first responders, military families, students, and Indiana's future heroes.
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Presented By
Hot Rod Snow Cones
LaPorte, Indiana
Presenting sponsor and event host. Bringing Hot Rod Snow Cones to Stone Lake Park in support of Hoosier veterans, first responders, and future heroes.
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Venue Partner
City of LaPorte Park and Recreation
Thank you to the City of LaPorte Park and Recreation for hosting the Beach Bash at Stone Lake Park Beach.
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Founding Event Sponsor & First Business Partner
Ironclad Hauling and Junk Removal
Founding Event Sponsor and HHHF's first business partner — anchoring local commitment to Hoosier heroes from day one.
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Corporate Sponsor
Meridian Health Services
Physical. Mental. Social. Well-Being.
Corporate sponsor and formal MOU partner — supporting HHHF outreach with community-focused physical, mental, social, and well-being resources.
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Community Supporters
Indiana Tech
Formal Education Partner powering workforce certifications and degree pathways for Hoosier veterans.
Ivy Tech Community College
Community college supporter of HHHF's workforce certification pathways. HHHF has submitted a signed MOU; awaiting Ivy Tech approval.
HealthLinc
Active community collaborator supporting HHHF outreach and healthcare navigation. No formal MOU at this time.
Community Caring Connections
Active community collaborator extending HHHF's outreach network. HHHF has submitted a signed MOU; awaiting Community Caring Connections approval.
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Official Media Partners
WIMS 95.1 FM / AM 1420
Valparaiso 106.7 FM
Local media partner amplifying HHHF's mission and event visibility across Northwest Indiana.
WHFB Motown & More
100.5 FM / AM 1560
Regional media partner supporting HHHF community awareness.
Her Uniform Truth
Storytelling partner spotlighting service member and veteran stories that inspire our community.
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In-Kind Contributors
Duneland Design
Official apparel and merchandise partner for HHHF Beach Bash.
Zelden's Shoe Store
In-kind contributor donating gift certificates to Beach Bash raffle prizes.
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In-Kind Printing Support
Hawkins Print Shop
In-kind printing partner supplying event materials for the HHHF Beach Bash.
Add Your Business to the Lineup
Sponsorship spots remain for the 2026 Beach Bash. Support veterans, first responders, and future heroes — and get recognized alongside the partners above.
Thank You, Indiana.
"Thank you to every sponsor, volunteer, family, and community member who made the day possible. Every Hoosier hero deserves a path forward — and this day proved our community is ready to walk it with them."