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Battle of the Badges March 9th Thank you!

Hockey players in red and blue jerseys face off on ice during the Battle of the Badges fundraiser event, with a cheering crowd in the background.

2024 Event was a Huge Success!

March 9th Update:
We had over 700 fans at Keene Ice cheering on Team Fire and Team Law and it was a spectacular event. Over $16,000 was donated by sponsors, ticket buyers, and raffle ticket purchases. Thank you! To view photos of the event please visit our Facebook page! If you would like to get involved in the 2025 Battle of the Badges, please contact us!

The Monadnock Region’s finest will take to the ice in a high-spirited exhibition hockey game. The fundraiser to benefit the children and youth at Cedarcrest will be held on Saturday, March 9th. Fans of the Keene Professional Firefighters and Keene Police Association teams will cheer as the puck drops at 6:30 PM at Keene Ice on Marlboro St. Keene.

Benefit Co-Chairs Tyler Valente of KPF and Jack LaPorte of KPA are eager to renew sponsors and boost an already successful fundraiser for Cedarcrest.  The March 2023 event raised nearly $14,000 to support the excellent care, education, therapies, and recreation needs of the children with complex medical and developmental needs served by Cedarcrest.

Businesses or organizations can show their support for and partnership with KPF and KPA and Cedarcrest by sponsoring the event:

Opportunities for Sponsorship

Sponsorship Form

Thank you to our generous 2024 Sponsors

Keene Professional Firefighters logo, symbolizing community support for the Battle of the Badges hockey fundraiser benefiting Cedarcrest Center.

Keene Police Officers Association logo featuring the word "BROTHERHOOD" and the tagline "Shielded by the Thin Blue Line," representing community support for the 'Battle of the Badges' hockey fundraiser benefiting Cedarcrest.

Platinum Medal 

Bender's logo featuring the text "Bender's" with the tagline "Food, Drink, Music," associated with community events like the Battle of the Badges hockey fundraiser for Cedarcrest.

Silver Medal

DEW Construction logo, featuring a green triangle design and the text "DEW CONSTRUCTION," representing a sponsor for the Cedarcrest fundraiser event.Davis Oil & Propane logo featuring a black dog, representing local sponsorship support for the Cedarcrest Center's fundraising hockey event.Kickboxing Keene logo featuring blue text and boxing gloves, promoting fitness and local kickboxing events in Keene.

Atlas logo with colorful starburst design, representing sponsorship for Cedarcrest's hockey fundraiser event.

AmeriSafety logo featuring a stylized letter "A" in blue with red and white accents, representing safety and support for community events like the Cedarcrest fundraiser.DA Brothers Contractors, LLC logo featuring bold red text and a diamond background, representing sponsorship for the Cedarcrest fundraiser event benefiting children and youth.

Bronze Medal

Nero Wealth Group logo featuring a compass design, symbolizing guidance and direction in financial planning, relevant to the Cedarcrest fundraiser event.

Monarch Roofing & General Contractors logo featuring crossed hammer and wrench, representing support for Cedarcrest's fundraising event, 'Battle of the Badges'.Logo of Hill Street Security, associated with the 'Battle of the Badges' hockey fundraiser benefiting Cedarcrest Center.Edward Jones logo featuring the name and designation of Jessica Fuller, CFP, located in Walpole, NH, supporting the Cedarcrest Center's hockey fundraiser.

AC&C Electric logo, featuring bold lettering and electrical wave graphics, representing a sponsor of the Cedarcrest fundraiser event.

Spofford Firefighter's Association logo featuring a firefighter emblem with text, representing community support for the Cedarcrest fundraiser event.

Business Donations

Darien Eyewear

For more information contact Marianne McGauley mmcgauley@cedarcrest4kids.org

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