HETRA's Annual Blue Jeans & Dreams Benefit
Join us for our 24th Annual event on Saturday, April 26th 2025
Get ready for a night of fun like no other at our signature event! Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a BBQ dinner, our exciting live and silent auction, raffle, and so much more!
When: Doors open at 5:00 PM
Where: HETRA Barn located at 10130 S. 222nd St, Gretna NE 68028
This is more than just a night with friends — it’s a chance to change lives. Your support directly benefits our Participant Sponsorship Fund, helping to keep our services affordable for every individual and family, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of someone receiving the care they need. Whether you're attending for the first time or have been with us for years, your participation is key to advancing our mission of providing life-changing, equine-assisted activities to all.

So, join the fun and help us make a lasting difference. Attend, donate, or become a sponsor — each step brings us closer to making a real impact. Let’s Change Lives One Stride at a Time!
We can’t wait to see you on April 26th — come for the fun, stay for the impact!
If you are looking to volunteer at the event please reach out to Whitney Stonebraker at WhitneyS@HETRA.org.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Diamond Sponsors
Denim Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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AEF Basketball Academy
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CHI Health
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Empowered Baseball Academy
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Firespring
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Friends of HETRA
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Gallagher
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Gerken Jones Construction
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Harrah’s and Horseshoe Council Bluffs by Caesars Entertainment
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Heavy Brewing
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J.R. Barger & Sons
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Joe & Carol Finocchiaro
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Knights of Columbus - Gretna Council #10047
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Nancy Smith
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Nebraska Equine Veterinary Clinic
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NMC CAT
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Northwest Feed & Grain and BarnYard & BackYard
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Omaha Track
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Paul Davis Restoration
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R&R Realty Group
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Scheels
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Sid Dillon Chevrolet
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Steve & Janet Henthorn
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The Falk Household
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The Glidden Family
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Valmont Industries
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Wahoo Livestock Sales
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Woof & Whiskers
Silver Sponsors
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Aislinn Medical Spa
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Allo Fiber
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David & Jenny Henricksen
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General Fire & Safety Equipment Company
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Lueder Construction Company
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Masimore, Magnuson & Associates
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Papillion Sanitation
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Raptor Bay LLC
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RSVP Nebraska
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The Wolfson Family
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Thiele Geotech
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Wilhelm Mortgage
Bronze Sponsor
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American National Bank
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ECS Technology Solutions
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Great Plains Communications
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Greg & Lori Schilling
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Harrah's Columbus
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In Honor of Mike Palubecki
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Koley Jessen
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Merrill Lynch & Co.
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Millard Oaks Dental
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Order Sons & Daughters of Italy
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Shadow Lake Collision Center
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TGIF - Millard Business Association
Thank you to all our ANONYMOUS sponosors as well!
Thank you to our Mission Moment Donors!
(Donors of $1,000 or more)
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Jim & Kathy Helget
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Lou & Kathi Rotella