Nicole French

What an unforgettable evening at Bourbon for Badges.

First and foremost, a sincere thank you to Peoples National Bank, our Gold Title Sponsor. Your leadership and generosity set the tone for the entire night and helped make a meaningful impact for our first responders and their families.

To all of our additional sponsors and donors — thank you. From generous monetary contributions to the incredible live and silent auction items, every gift made a difference. The community showed up in a powerful way.

A special thank you to our custom boot builder who flew in from Dallas to attend and generously donated a custom pair of boots for our live auction. That level of commitment speaks volumes. We cannot wait to see how they turn out — they’re going to be one of a kind.

To the team — your dedication, professionalism, and heart behind the scenes made this entire night possible. I’m incredibly proud of what we accomplished together.

To STL Hero Network — thank you for trusting me and allowing NAF Marketing to be part of this mission. Supporting those who serve our community is something I care deeply about, and I’m excited for the long-lasting working relationship we are building together.

And a very special thank you to Charlie Metzner — none of this would have been possible without you. Your leadership, vision, and commitment are what make events like this a reality. I’m truly grateful.

To everyone who attended, donated, bid, and supported — you are the reason this mission continues to move forward.

This is what community looks like.
This is what impact looks like.
And we’re just getting started.