PARTNERS
From its inception through 2024,
the OFHF has raised more than
$410,000
for worthy veterans causes
Partner Charities
Current Partner
Previous Partners
Local Recipients
Annual Lincoln Way High School scholarships - the OFHF is proud to provide a $1000 scholarship to the student who writes a winning essay at each of three high schools in the district.
Manteno Veterans Home - the OFHF donates regularly to the home for elderly vets,
Band of Brothers - https://bobpd.org/ there is nothing quite as appropriate and inspiring as bagpipe music. The acclaimed charitable group is kind enough to help with our motorcycle/car run every year.
Veteran’s Garage - http://www.veteransgarage.com/ Veterans and Patriots proudly dedicated to the restoration, preservation, maintenance and display of Historic Military Vehicles and Equipment. They kindly provide vehicles for our annual motorcycle/car run.
Mokena Park District Gazebo - OFHF raised money in 2020 to provide a gazebo in Aaron’s memory for the Mokena Park in Whisper Creek. This new park is located at Regan Road and Whisper Creek Way
Sponsors
***Gold Level Sponsors***
**Silver Level Sponsors**
*Bronze Level Sponsors*
- Aurelio's Pizza Frankfort - Spenga Mokena - Jameson's Pub
- Frankfort Smiles Dental - Joey's Red Hots - Sunmed CBD Store Mokena
- Berkot's - Simply Slices
William and Mary - Aaron’s commanding officer, Russ Burgin, is a medical doctor living near Washington DC. His wife Elizabeth is a Pat Tillman scholar and Ph.D. instructor at William and Mary’s School of Education, Military & Veteran Counseling Program, focused on veteran well-being. They initiated sponsorship for a scholarship to help students focused on providing assistance to vet psychological needs and named it the “Toppen Memorial Scholarship” in honor of Aaron. The foundation cherishes its relationship with these outstanding folks.
Pam Toppen was introduced to Jessie Iwuji through mutual race sponsor friends during a Nascar event near Chicago. She was surprised and thrilled when he offered to place the OFHF logo on his race car. After the race, Pam was presented with the hood of the car displaying the logo and she and Jessie became fast friends. Jessie’s success and devotion to military causes is an inspiration to the OFHF and we are fortunate to know him.
Special Relationships
Please Consider Becoming a Sponsor
We are presently seeking donations from area businesses and individuals to help make the annual
Our Fallen Hero 5k run/walk and Motorcycle/ Car Run events huge success.
When you become a sponsor you have the opportunity to reach hundreds of people outside of your usual audience. We advertise our events to participants and the public:
●Print and digital advertising
●Detailed event listings on social media sites
●Your logo on our foundation website
●Social media campaigns on Facebook
●Posters and flyers in strategic communities surrounding Mokena
●Your logo on event swag and advertising