United Way of Lake County to Host Free HeroFest Event August 20, 2023 for Community's First Responders & their Families

United Way of Lake County to Host Free HeroFest Event August 20 for Lake County First Responders and their Families

Mentor, OH (July 24, 2023) - United Way of Lake County (UWLC) is hosting a free HeroFest event Sunday, August 20 for all Lake County First Responders and their immediate family members with advance registration at  uwlc.org/herofest-2023.

The event will be held at Classic Auto Group Park, home of the Lake County Captains at 35300 Vine St. in Eastlake. Gates open at 12 pm and the game starts at 1 pm.

Lake County First responders and their families, which includes personnel in law enforcement, fire, EMT, and dispatch will receive all of the following at no-charge: Lake County Captains game verse the Peoria Chiefs, food and beverages, two tickets for alcoholic beverages for those 21 years of age or older, and putt-putt. Raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle will also be available.

The event is also open to the public for a general admission fee of $50 a person with advance registration at uwlc.org/herofest-2023. This includes all of the same benefits First Responders and their families will enjoy.

Those unable to attend but who wish to show their support can purchase a Lake County First Responder a $5 coffee or beer at uwlc.org/herofest-2023.

According to DeMitro, “It is our pleasure to honor our community’s first responders for their unwavering and tireless dedication to keeping us safe. These brave men and women put their lives on the line with courage, compassion, and professionalism every day and we are forever grateful.”

All proceeds will benefit first responders’ scholarships through The Lakeland Foundation, mental health services provided at Crossroads Health, and United Way of Lake County.

The event is sponsored by Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Griffin Technology Group, Lighthouse Advisers, Somich & Associates, The News-Herald, Tonti Construction, and Lakeland Community College.

Additional sponsorship opportunities can be found at uwlc.org/herofest-23 or by emailing tlewis@uwlc.org.