2026 Blue Jean Ball · Dallas, Georgia

Thank you for showing up for our heroes.

To everyone who joined us, sponsored, supported, volunteered, and helped make the evening special: thank you. Your generosity and presence strengthen the circle around veterans, first responders, and the families beside them. No Hero Fights Alone.

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Outer Circle Foundation volunteers welcoming guests at the Blue Jean Ball — A warm welcome from the volunteer team.

With heartfelt thanks

Thank you for showing up for our heroes.

To everyone who joined us, sponsored, supported, volunteered, shared their time, and helped bring the Blue Jean Ball to life: thank you. Your generosity and presence strengthen the circle around veterans, first responders, and the families beside them across Dallas, Paulding County, Marietta, and Cobb County. We are grateful for every helping hand and every moment of connection. No Hero Fights Alone.

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A new community tradition

Airaoke joins the Outer Circle Foundation family.

We’re grateful to founder Chuck Burge and the 9/11 Fallen Hero Project for stewarding Airaoke in its early years. The 2027 event continues its focus on first responders and their families, with event administration through Outer Circle Foundation.

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Outer Circle Foundation representative thanking supporters beside the gala sponsor display — A community gathered in support of the mission.

Paulding County firefighters applauding at the Blue Jean Ball — With gratitude to the first responders who serve our community.

Paulding Fire crew sharing a table at the Blue Jean Ball — Paulding Fire colleagues together for the evening.

Gala guests gathered together around a table — Friends, families, and supporters sharing the evening.

Gala guests posing together beside the rustic stone fireplace — A keepsake moment from the Blue Jean Ball.

Gala guests posing in front of the partner recognition display — Thank you to the partners who stood with our community.

Blue Jean Ball supporters smiling together beneath the No Hero Fights Alone message — No Hero Fights Alone.

Two guests sharing a warm moment of camaraderie at the gala — Connection is at the heart of our circle.

Dessert display prepared for Blue Jean Ball guests — A sweet thank-you to our dessert supporters.

Dessert station with assorted treats for gala guests — Hospitality made memorable by our community.

Gala guests smiling together in front of the Outer Circle Foundation backdrop — Thank you for being part of the circle.

Guests applauding together during the Blue Jean Ball — A room full of encouragement and community.

Thank-you cookies prepared for veterans and first responders — Thoughtful details made guests feel appreciated.

A veteran and supporter sharing a heartfelt embrace at the gala — Connection and care, shared in community.

The event emcee and DJ working together beside the western-themed jail backdrop — Thank you to the event team who kept the evening moving.

Two guests embracing warmly at the Blue Jean Ball — A reminder that no hero fights alone.

Guests enjoying the Western-themed photo booth at the gala — Joy, laughter, and community fellowship.

Guests posing with the Western jailhouse prop at the Blue Jean Ball — A lighthearted moment in the Western jailhouse.

Close-up of signed football jerseys donated for the Blue Jean Ball — A closer look at signed jerseys generously shared for the event.

Signed football jerseys displayed among community-donated items at the Blue Jean Ball — A close look at a few of the generous community contributions.

Handmade patriotic quilt displayed at the Blue Jean Ball — A beautiful handmade quilt shared in support of the mission.

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With gratitude

Thank you to our Blue Jean Ball sponsors

We are grateful to these organizations for helping make the Blue Jean Ball possible and for standing with veterans, first responders, and their families. This page recognizes support already given at the 2026 event.

Sugar High Co.

Gala dessert sponsor

Paulding Chamber of Commerce

FEW Atlanta

Fellowship of Extraordinary Women

Marblism

LifeKnight

Michael Stanley Foundation

Global Telecom Solutions

Ticket & Program Sponsor

Serendipity

Food Partner

A note from the circle

Thank you for making the Blue Jean Ball possible.

To our sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who joined us: thank you. Your time, generosity, and presence keep the Outer Circle Foundation’s programs free for veterans, first responders, and their families. Together, you help turn care into connection and remind every person we serve that they do not have to carry the weight of service alone.

No Hero Fights Alone. Thank you for being part of the circle.

This is a community thank-you and photo recap, not an invitation to the completed 2026 event.

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