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Two hockey players face off for the puck as a referee looks on during the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game, a charity fundraiser benefiting firefighters and police officers. The crowd watches eagerly from behind the glass, supporting both their community heroes and Cedarcrest.

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 Local 3265 logo with fire service symbols and organization details, highlighting their involvement in the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game Benefit for firefighters and police officers—a charity fundraiser supporting Cedarcrest.

Keene Police Officers Association Brotherhood logo with “Shielded by the Thin Blue Line” in quotes below, commemorating the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game Benefit—a charity fundraiser where firefighters and police officers unite to support Cedarcrest.

Platinum Medal 

Orange logo reading Food • Drink • Music Benders Estd. 2023 with fork and guitar in the letters, designed to celebrate community events like the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game— a fundraiser charity event supporting firefighters, police officers, and Cedarcrest.

Silver Medal

Green triangle logo next to green text DEW CONSTRUCTION on a white background, designed for the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game—a charity fundraiser benefiting firefighters and police officers in support of Cedarcrest.Logo with a German Shepherd lying down, and text: DAVIS OIL & PROPANE in red and blue, inspired by community events like the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game Benefit for Firefighters and Police Officers, supporting local charity initiatives such as Cedarcrest.Kickboxing Keene logo with blue text and outline drawings of boxing gloves, inspired by the spirit of community events like the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game Benefit for Firefighters and Police Officers. Perfect for promoting charity or Cedarcrest fundraisers.

Blue Atlas text over a starburst of blue, red, and light blue lines on a white background captures the vibrant energy of the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game Benefit, supporting local firefighters and police officers. This charity fundraiser brings the community together in support of Cedarcrest.

Blue A with two red and one blue swoosh, AmeriSafety written below in blue serif font. Inspired by the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game, this design honors local firefighters and police officers, supporting community fundraiser and charity events like Cedarcrest.Logo with DA BROTHERS CONTRACTORS, LLC in bold red and black text over a faint fireman emblem, perfect for showcasing support at community events like the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game Benefit for Firefighters and Police Officers Charity Fundraiser at Cedarcrest.

Bronze Medal

Compass logo with The Nero Wealth Group text; compass rose replaces the letter O in Nero. Inspired by the spirit of community seen at events like the Keene Exhibition Hockey Game Benefit for Firefighters and Police Officers, this design reflects a commitment to charity and giving back, drawing on values that support local causes such as Cedarcrest.

Business Donations

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For more information contact Marianne McGauley mmcgauley@cedarcrest4kids.org

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