HETRA's Annual Blue Jeans & Dreams Benefit
Thank You for Making Blue Jeans and Dreams 2025 Unforgettable
HETRA’s 24th Annual Blue Jeans and Dreams benefit was truly one for the books — and it’s all thanks to YOU!
Together, We Made a Remarkable Impact
With the incredible support of our community — attendees, sponsors, and donors — this year’s event was a tremendous success. The arena buzzed with energy, excitement, and generosity.
A heartfelt thank you to our Mission Moment donors, Jim and Kathy Helget, who graciously pledged to match Mission Moment donations up to $60,000. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we surpassed that goal, reaching $100,000 during that unforgettable portion of our program.
To our surprise and deep gratitude, the Helgets responded by increasing their match to fully reflect what you gave.

The result? A record-breaking $200,000 raised during the Mission Moment alone!
Total Raised: Over $370,000
Every dollar raised directly supports HETRA’s mission — providing life-changing services to individuals and families through therapeutic horsemanship. Your support ensures we can continue creating moments of hope, growth, and connection.

Thank you to our sponsors!
Diamond Sponsors
Denim Sponsors
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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Marick Mechanical
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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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QLI
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R&R Realty Group
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Scheels
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Sid Dillon Chevrolet Blair
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Steve & Janet Henthorn
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Tevra Brands
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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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Walmart - Gretna
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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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American National Bank
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David & Jenny Henricksen
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General Fire & Safety Equipment Company
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Laursen Chiropractic and Performance
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Lueder Construction Company
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Masimore, Magnuson & Associates
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Otte Oil & Propane
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Papillion Sanitation
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Raptor Bay LLC
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RSVP Nebraska
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Schemmer
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Tetris Moving LLC
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Thiele Geotech
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Wilhelm Mortgage
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The Wolfson Family
Bronze Sponsors
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ECS Technology Solutions
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F&M Bank
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FCC Environmental Services
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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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Janet & Louis Pol
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Koley Jessen
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Lindt Chocolate
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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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Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church (RELC of Gretna)
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Shadow Lake Collision Center
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TGIF - Millard Business Association
Thank you to all our ANONYMOUS sponsors 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