2026 Patriot's Ball at Erlanger Park

The Heritage Center has reimagined its annual fundraiser, transitioning from a luncheon to a distinctive evening event at a new venue—Erlanger Park. The 2026 Patriots Ball promises to be a unique dinner event, carrying forward the same meaningful impact and memorable experiences that students, educators, attendees, and sponsors have come to cherish at our past Celebration of Valor luncheons. The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center proudly presents its Keynote Speaker for the 2026 Patriots Ball: Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia. He is the first and only living Iraq veteran to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, which is our country’s highest military honor. Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor at the White House on June 25, 2019, surrounded by his family and every living member of his Task Force. He receive the Medal of Honor by distinguishing himself through extraordinary gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty on November 10, 2004, whil