Celebration Dinner 2026

The Warriors’ Ascent Celebration Dinner is the premier annual gathering dedicated to honoring our veterans, first responders, and frontline professionals while raising crucial support for their life-saving healing programs.

Held in November at Fiorella’s Event Space in Overland Park, KS, this signature end-of-year event brings together community champions, program graduates, and dedicated supporters for an evening of profound impact, connection, and joy.  

🗓️ Evening Highlights

• Social Hour & Dinner: The night begins with a welcoming social hour, giving attendees, sponsors, and graduates a chance to connect. This is followed by a main dinner, featuring a crowd-favorite smoked pork dish (with vegetarian options available).  

• The Main Program: The heart of the evening centers around powerful veteran and first responder storytelling. The presentation highlights the organization’s work in guiding participants from “just surviving” trauma to thriving, celebrating the measurable breakthroughs made throughout the year.

• Celebration & Dancing: True to its name, the night transitions into an energetic celebration after the program concludes. High-energy live bands, such as Cherry Bomb, take the stage so guests can hit the dance floor and celebrate the community’s resilience.  

❤️ The Purpose Behind the Night

Every seat filled and dollar raised directly funds Warriors’ Ascent unique five-day, intensive holistic healing cohorts. Because of the generosity displayed at this dinner, the organization can continue providing its therapy-informed tools, mindfulness practices, and long-term community support 100% free of charge to those who sacrifice so much for our safety.

It is more than just a fundraiser; it is a vital reminder to our heroes that they do not have to carry the weight of their trauma alone.