Below you can find out details about out past events.
Fallen Officer Memorial Softball Tournament
February 9th and 10th, 2024
Postponed due to weather.
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Erik’s 15th End-of-Watch Anniversary Fundraiser
Be a part of honoring Erik’s 15th End of Watch Anniversary and help our first responder programs
Contribute now through the end of June
Fallen Officer Memorial + Touch A Truck
5K Fun Run & 2-Mile Family Fun Walk Event
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Reid Park, Tucson, Arizona
Thank You Tree Plaques
The Erik Hite Foundation First Responder’s 8th Annual Circle of Care Gala
Friday, November 4, 2022
El Conquistador Resort
10000 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ
3-Course gourmet dinner, live music, dancing, silent & live auction, VIP reception experience options, guest speakers, honoring of select first responder & military families
Childcare provided on site
Sponsorships & marketing options available. For more information please reach out to Kelly Fane at:
Erik Hite Foundation Circle of Care Gala 2021
Friday, November 5, 2021 / 5:30PM / Tucson Convention Center
Each year, the community gathers to support first responder and military families at the annual Erik Hite Foundation Circle of Care Gala. Funds raised by sponsorships, ticket sales, and table purchases go toward providing services for first responder families including discounted child care – something that is difficult to find with their erratic schedules.
Join us for an evening of inspiration, connecting, and in support of those who serve and protect us.
11th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial 5K Run & 2-Mile Family Fun Walk Event
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, we hosted the 11th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial 5K Run (or 2-Mile Family Fun Walk) Event for any age!
This year’s event was virtual, enabling participants to create their own mini- race/walk teams through their personal networks. The event offered prizes and awards.
Thank you for joining us to honor all our Fallen Officers through this fun filled, family and friends’ event.
10th Annual 5K Fallen Officer Memorial Fun Run and 2-Mile Family Walk
Virtual Event on Saturday, May 9, 2020
Join us as we honor our Fallen Officers virtually! Our ceremony, costume contest, raffles, and awards will be happening through our Facebook Event page
The 5K Fallen Officer Memorial Fun Run and 2-Mile Family Walk will be a virtual race. Participants will race on their own and log their times.
Early bird registration for this event is April 10th!
Click for more details & to Register »
After the race, the results will be posted here
10th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial Softball Tournament
Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, 2020
CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
Circle of Care
February 7, 2020 at Loews Ventana canyon Resort
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9th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial 5K Run + Family Event
Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 6:45 AM | Reid Park Ramada 20 + 21
For more details, download the event flyer
9.11 Tower Challenge
September 11, 2019 | 6:30 AM | Arizona Stadium
2,071 stairs climb to honor the fallen. $35 per climber. Proceeds will benefit Southern Arizona organizations, including the Erik Hite Foundation. For more details, download event flyer »
Circle of Care Event 2019
The Erik Hite Foundation’s Circle of Care Dinner and Auction is our annual signature event to help raise funds and awareness for the families of Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Emergency Services, Border Patrol and Military Personnel. Our goal is to provide child care for those who give their time away from their families, risk their lives for ours, and work hard to preserve our rights, safety and way of life. We serve and care for those who serve and protect us.
9th Annual Fallen Officer Softball Tournament
The 9th Annual Fallen Officer Co-Ed Memorial Softball Tournament is on January 12, 2019.
For more details, please view the links below:
Tucson Fire Fighters Chili Cook-Off
Save the date: November 3, 2018. For more details, please click to download the flyer below:
Social Venture Partners Tucson – Fast Pitch 2018
November 8, 2018 · 5pm to 9pm · Leo Rich Theater
Join us for one powerful evening! Witness seven exceptional non-profit leaders compete for cash prizes as they present their innovative three-minute “fast pitch” stories. You will be moved beyond measure and, quite likely, inspired to action.
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The 911 Never Forgotten Tower Challenge
Tuesday 9/11/2018 at 6:30am at the U of A Football Stadium
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Fleet Feet Fundraiser
Saturdays in August
Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 5pm to 9pm
8th Annual Fallen Officer Memorial 5K Family Fun Run, 2 Mile Family Walk & Touch-a-Truck Festival!
This event will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Reid Park. We will be at Ramada 20 & 22. Northwest corner of Country Club & Camino Campestre. Use the Concert Pl Entrance off of Country Club. Please take a look at the map to see where we will be located as well as where parking will be available.
Join us for a morning of family, food, honor, exercise, music, prizes, trucks, raffles and much more! Sign up on a team, by yourself or with your friends and family! Also, don’t miss out on our race to help celebrate Mother’s Day – Mommy & Me Race! This is a free race for you and your little one to participate in together! There will be something for everyone in the family! Don’t miss out on this great event, register today!
Registration Cost
Early Bird Special (Before March 24) – $30
Registration After March 24th – $35
Day of Race – $40
Phantom Runner – $40
Mommy & Me Race – FREE
Day of Schedule:
6:45AM – Day of Registration
7:30AM – Opening Ceremony
8:00AM – 5K Family Fun Run
8:15AM – 2 Mile Family Walk
9:30AM – Mommy & Me Race
Downloads and Registration Links:
- Event Flyer »
- Q&A Sheet »
- Paper Registration Form »
- Map (to see event locaton and availabile parking) »
Online Details and Event Registration »
4th Annual Circle of Care Gala Event
Friday, February 9, 2018 at 5:30 PM
The Erik Hite Foundation’s Circle of Care Dinner and Auction is our annual signature event to help raise funds and awareness for the families of Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Emergency Services, Border Patrol and Military personnel. Our goal is to provide child care for those who give their time away from their families, risk their lives for ours, and work hard to preserve our rights, safety and way of life. We serve and care for those who serve and protect us.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, RPM Law! Randle, Palfreyman & Meshel, PLLC are committed to helping those who are Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Military personnel and their families. With both Randle and Meshel being former military personnel themselves, they have an understanding of what the families we serve are going through. If you would like to learn more about RPM Law, please click on the link provided, http://www.rpmlawaz.com/.
Thank You To Our Other Event Sponsors!
Downloads and Registration Links:
The Partner Gala Edition:
First Responders Hockey Night
Friday, November 10, 2017
Fallen Officer Memorial Softball Tournament 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017, starting at 7am
Golf Links Sports Complex
Proceeds go to the Erik Hite Foundation to benefit First Responders and their families.
Downloads
2017 El Tour’s Loop the Loop
First Responder’s Appreciation Day Community Fair
Join us for the fourth annual First Responder’s Appreciation Day Community Fair to benefit the Erik Hite Foundation.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
At Reid Park from 11am to 3pm
Download Community Fair 2017 Flyer »
7th Annual 5K Fun Run and 2 Mile Family Fun Race
The 7th Annual 5K Fun Run and 2 Mile Family Fun Race will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Reid Park.
Note: Online registration is closed, but you can still register at one of the packet pick-up locations (listed on top of the paper registration form) or you can register on race day.
Download event flyer » | Download Paper Registration Form »
Event Details and Online Registration »
Reclaimed Treasures Digital Raffle
The digital raffle is from March 1st to May 19th, 2017.
The drawing will take place on the 5k Family Fun Run and Touch-a-Truck event on May 20th.
More details & Purchase Tickets »
3rd Annual Circle of Care Dinner and Silent Auction
The Erik Hite Foundation’s Circle of Care Dinner and Auction is our annual signature event to help raise funds and awareness for the families of Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Emergency Services, Border Patrol and Military personnel. Our goal is to provide child care for those who give their time away from their families, risk their lives for ours, and work hard to preserve our rights, safety and way of life. We serve and care for those who serve and protect us.
Dear Circle of Care Guests and Sponsors,
I want to thank you personally for attending our Dinner and Silent Auction on February 24, 2017. Thanks to our Committee Members, Volunteers, Sponsors, and YOU, we had another amazing and successful event. Thank you for your continued support.
I love to see the smiles on everyone’s faces. Thank you to our amazing volunteer, Photographer – Gavyn Gates-, who captured the beautiful moments of this incredible event! Click on the link below and enjoy! We will also be sharing this link on our social media accounts (FB, Twitter, Instagram) and our website for your convenience.
Save the Date for the next Circle of Care: Friday, Feb 16, 2018. See you then!
Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Sunday, January 15, 2017
we apologize for the inconvenience but the wine tasting event at Cata Vinos has been cancelled. If you have purchased tickets you will receive a refund within 48 hours.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Monday, January 9, 2017
Click on the link below to learn more details, download coloring sheets, and for locations to pick up your BLUE light bulb in support our law enforcement
Tucson Roadrunners Hockey EHF Fundraising Night
The Tucson Roadrunners are proud to partner with the Erik Hite Foundation for a fun filled night at the Tucson Convention Center! Please join us on Friday December 9th as YOUR Tucson Roadrunners take on the Ontario Reign at 7:05pm. A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to the Erik Hite Foundation in support of First Responder’s and Military families in Southern Arizona!
$20 per ticket, subject to availability. Deadline to order tickets is Friday, December 2, 2016.
Ride for EHF in the 2016 El Tour de Tucson
Saturday, November 19, 2016. Ride for EHF in the 2016 El Tour de Tucson.
To ride for EHF in the 2016 El Tour de Tucson, all cyclists pledge to raise $300 or more for EHF. Contributions may be tax deductible as allowable by the IRS. Please click on the buttons below for more details, application form, or to pay your $300 pledge online.
More details & Application » EHF Registration Online Payment »
Fallen Officer Memorial Softball Tournament 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016 (7AM)
Golf Links Sports Complex (Gold Links and Craycroft)
Proceeds go to the Erik Hite Foundation to benefit First Responders and their families.
The 3rd Annual First Responders Appreciation Day/Community Fair
Third Annual Governor Appointed First Responders Appreciation Day Community Fair benefiting the Erik Hite Foundation.
September 24, 2016. From 11AM to 3PM.
Craycroft Baptist Church (5729 E 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ)
Blood Drive in memory of fallen TPD Office Erik Hite
During this event, the Red Cross Blood Mobile will be on-site. For more information about the blood drive or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: ErikHite. View all blood drive details »
Annual 5K and 2-mile Family Fun Run
5K Run | 2-Mile Family Fun Walk | Kids Race
Saturday, May 14, 2016. The event starts at 7am.
5K Run starts at 8am. Walk starts at 8:30am
Reid Park, Ramada 20 & 22
Northeast Corner of Country Club & 22nd, Tucson, AZ
Questions?
Call us at 520-495-0430 or email at
Circle of Care Event 2016
Friday, February 19, 2016. 5:30 pm | La Mariposa Resort (1501 N. Houghton Rd)
Event Honoree: Rozema Family
6th Annual Charity Co-ed Softball
Saturday, November 14, 2015 (7am)
Golf Links Sport Complex (Golf Links and Craycroft)
The Erik Hite Foundation is partnering with the Arizona 100 Club for the 6th Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Join us for a fun filled day of games, great raffle items, live music, and free BBQ for players +1, and much more. Put your team together and come to have fun while supporting our First Responders and their families!
$600 per team (NEW bracket format!)
Team: 10-15 players (2 females minimum)
Ages: 18+
ASA to umpire this event
All proceeds go to the Erik Hite Foundation and the Arizona 100 Club to benefit First Responders and their families in the whole state of Arizona.
Forms and Downloads:
Event Flyer » | Team Registration Form » | Online Team Registration »
For more information or if you have any questions, please call 520-495-0430
2015 Public Servants Appreciation Day
Saturday, September 26, 2015 | From 11:30am to 2:30pm
East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery
5801 East Grant Road, Tucson AZ 85712
Join us for the 2nd Annual Community Fair benefiting Erik Hite Foundation. This event will feature service vehicle displays, Tucson Mobile Vet Center, raffles, community booths, live band, and more.
Touch A Truck Family Festival
& 1.5 mile ‘Truck Trot’
Presented by: Larry H. Miller Dodge
Benefiting the Erik Hite Foundation
Saturday, July 25, 2015
7:30am – 1.5mi ‘Truck Trot’
8am until noon “Touch A Truck” Festival
La Mariposa Resort
1501 N Houghton Road, Tucson, AZ
Important Links and Forms
Online Registration »
Download Event Flyer »
Download Entry Form »
Download Vendor Application »
Download Vehicle Vendor Application »
Questions? Contact
Annual Fun Run 2015
5K Run | 2-Mile Family Fun Walk | Kids Race
Reid Park. Ramada 20 and 22.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
We thank all of you who joined us this beautiful morning! It was a pleasure having you at our event. Thank you for so much for setting time aside to honor our Fallen Officers. We had a great turned out thanks to you, thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers that made this event a reality!
First Responders Circle of Care Dinner and Silent Auction 2015
February 19, 2015 at La Mariposa Resort
Event Honoree: Mockbee Family
Public Servant Community Fair
December 6th, 2014
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5th Annual Charity Co-ed Softball
Saturday, November 15th, 2014 (7:00am)
Golf Links Sport Complex (Golf Links and Craycroft)
$600 per team
4 teams per pool, top 2 teams in pool move to championship round. Each team: 10-15 players (2 females minimum). Ages: 18+
Join us for a fun-filled day of games, live music and free BBQ for players + 1
Our music sponsor, Southern Reins, will be performing live at our softball tournament event. Southern Reins is a country band, playing the newest hits mixed in with some unforgettable classics. Come and join us!
All proceeds to benefit the Erik Hite Foundation Child Care Center for First Responders and Military Families in our community.
Download Flyer » | Download Team Application » | Become A Sponsor »
Our Event Sponsors
Annual 5K Fun Run and 2 Mile Family Fun Walk
Saturday, May 17, 2014. Reid Park
Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible. A BIG thank you to all the participants who joined us, we were so happy to see you again and for those new participants we hope you come back next year!
Our Event Sponsors
Christmas in November
Saturday, November 9, 2013. 10 am to 4 pm
Guadalajara Fiesta Grill Restaurant
750 N. Kolb Road
Please download and print flyer: Download Flyer »
(When you present the flyer at the event, 50% of your purchase will be donated by Guadalajara Grill to our Child Care Center.)
First Responders Softball Bash
Saturday, November 16th, 2013. From 7 am to 6 pm.
Teams from all First Responders will be playing: TPD, TFD, DM Air Force Base, Border Patrol, and Sheriff Department will be there. From 3 pm to 6 pm, the Fire Department Union is bringing their BBQ and donating dinner for all who will attend the Championship. Don’t miss it… free food, live music, and a couple of great softball games!