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About Us
The Mission: The Healing Heroes Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of first responders and military members. By bringing together firefighters, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, EMS personnel, and military members, the Foundation aims to foster a sense of community and provide financial support to individuals and mental health organizations serving these populations.
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In collaboration with the Boston Bruins Foundation, the Healing Heroes Foundation hosts the BFit Heroes Cup, the largest first responder hockey tournament. This annual event brings together firefighters, law enforcement officers, dispatchers, EMS personnel, and military members for a weekend of camaraderie, competition, and fundraising. Proceeds from the tournament support mental health initiatives and charitable causes within the first responder and military communities.
Honoring the sacrifice. Empowering the mind. A mission to enhance the mental health and resilience of first responders and military members.
Our Origin
Formerly known as the Hero's Cup Foundation, the Healing Heroes Foundation was established in 2016 by co-founders Mike and Caiti Matros. In an effort to raise funds for the Last Call Foundation, the Hero’s Cup Foundation began as a one game fundraiser. The next year, the Hero’s Cup hockey tournament began with the mission to promote fitness, build camaraderie, and raise funds for first responder and military charities. In 2018, the BFit Heroes Cup was born when the Hero’s Cup Foundation partnered with the Boston Bruins Foundation to host the country's largest first responder and military hockey tournament. In 2023, the Matros family hosted their last tournament before introducing your current co-directors, EJ and Jaime Nicholas. Following the cancellation of the 2024 BFit Heroes Cup, the Hero’s Cup Foundation evolved into the Healing Heroes Foundation with a mission to promote first responder and military mental health.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a network for support and resources that empowers our heroes to prioritize their mental health without fear or judgment or repercussions. We envision a future where every first responder and military member, active or retired, feels comfortable seeking help and is met with the compassion and assistance they need.