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2025 Helping Heroes Gala Silver Sponsor

Thank you to Tisanos for being a Silver Sponsor of our 2025 Helping Heroes Gala. We appreciate your support in helping our military members and their families during times of medical crisis. 

2025 Helping Heroes Gala Silver Sponsor

We’re proud to recognize Canvas as a Silver Sponsor of our 2025 Helping Heroes Gala. Your generous support helps us provide comfort and care to military service members and their families when they need it most.

2025 Helping Heroes Gala Silver Sponsor

🎉 A huge THANK YOU to MAG Aerospace for being a Silver Sponsor of our 2025 Helping Heroes Gala! Your support helps us continue our mission of serving military families when they need it most. 💙🏡

2025 Helping Heroes Platinum Sponsor

🚀 Grateful & Honored! 🚀 A huge THANK YOU to Lockheed Martin for joining us as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 Helping Heroes Gala! 💙🏡 Their unwavering support of our military families helps us provide comfort, care, and a home away from home when it’s needed most. We’re proud to partner with such a dedicated leader in supporting our heroes.

InDyne, led by Don Bishop returns to host 18th Annual Helping Heroes Gala

We are grateful for the continued support of Don and Janis Bishop, who are ALL things charitable across our region.

 

 

 

InDyne is a proven leader in successfully managing and operating ranges and test facilities for government, military and commercial purposes, specific to us Eglin AFB’s 96th TW range here in our backyard and host to #48 Fisher House of the Emerald Coast.

Tina Rushing joins Board of Directors

With nearly 30 years at Chelco, Tina has built a career starting as a Member Accountant with Chelco, then advancing to her current role as Energy Services and Government Accounts Coordinator. She has also dedicated several years to different boards, and we are honored to welcome her to our Board of Directors. Her experience and leadership will help to continue growing our mission.

Todd “Torch” Lafortune joins Board of Directors

After serving 20 years in the Air Force as a F-16 and F-35 pilots, Todd and his family relocated to Niceville. Since retirement, he has continued his commitment to service, joining Boeing as a Customer Engagement Lead at Eglin Air Force Base. Mr. Lafortune was introduced to the Fisher House early in his career, and has remained committed to our mission. He now joins our Board of Directors, and brings experience and passion for supporting our military community.

Angela Campbell joins Board of Directors

Originally from the United Kingdom, now living in Navarre, Angela brings her many years of management, finance, marketing and military support to our team. Angela led several organizations, coordinating thousands of volunteer hours which produced over $200K in donations to local charities.  Fun Fact: Angela returns to our board. In our early years, she was responsible for our marketing and PR efforts before the Fisher House on Eglin was built. We are thrilled to have her join us again!

 

36th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival benefits Fisher House

Join Us at the 36th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival!

Get ready for a deliciously good time at the 36th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival! This iconic event, supported this year by Tito’s Handmade Vodka is a must-attend for food lovers and festival-goers alike, featuring the best gumbo on the Emerald Coast and a fantastic atmosphere. Information and tickets to attend may be found here.

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you’re assisting with check-in, serving samples, or keeping the fun going, your support makes a huge impact.

🔗 Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.volunteermark.com/fisherhouseemeraldcoast/gumbo-festival-25-sa-1733001862532

Join us for a fun-filled day and be part of a beloved community tradition. We can’t wait to see you there!

🍪💙 Cookies & Kindness at Fisher House of the Emerald Coast💙🍪

Looking for a sweet way to make a difference? Join us for Cookies & Kindness, held on the first Wednesday of every month!

Here’s how you can help:
👩‍🍳 Bake Cookies: Bring your favorite homemade treats and help us fill the house with the comforting smell of fresh-baked cookies.
🎁 Drop Off Goodies: Don’t have time to bake? Store-bought treats are welcome, too!
🤝 Spread the Love: Every cookie brings comfort and joy to the families staying at Fisher House.

Whether you’re baking from scratch or grabbing a box of your favorite cookies, your kindness will make a big difference. Let’s sweeten the day for our military families, one cookie at a time! 🍪💕