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Wings for Wags Sets New Record in 2025

  • Writer: Retrieving Freedom
    Retrieving Freedom
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read

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The 6th Annual Wings for Wags was a night to remember. Thanks to overwhelming community support, Retrieving Freedom raised more than $34,000, officially breaking all previous event records.


For the first time in event history, tickets sold out two days before the big night.

A Community United for a Cause

This success would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our supporters and partners.

  • The Local Tap, our presenting sponsor and host, provided a beautiful space that created the perfect atmosphere for the evening.

  • Tyson Foods–Sedalia, also a presenting sponsor, donated more than 9,000 wings, making it possible for our amazing cooking teams to feed the crowd.

  • Our Music Stage, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsors contributed vital funding that fueled every element of the event.

  • Local businesses donated outstanding raffle and silent auction items that helped elevate fundraising efforts.

  • And of course, our attendees—you showed up, voted, cheered, and gave generously to support our mission.

Behind the Scenes

A special thank you goes out to our incredible planning committee: Steve Ratliff and Tim Postuma, who have helped lead this event since its beginning, along with Matt and Joni Sartain, Laura Erganian, and Ryan Potts, whose dedication and attention to detail made everything possible.


We also thank our RFI staff, board members, and volunteers, who ensured the event ran smoothly from start to finish.

Wings with Purpose

The heart of Wings for Wags lies in our volunteer cooking teams. These passionate individuals braved the heat, grilling and frying more than 9,000 wings, all in support of Service Dogs for Veterans and children with autism. Their creativity, energy, and generosity are what make this event so unique.


Wings for Wags is more than a wing competition. It is proof that when a community comes together, lives change.


2025 Award Winners

This year's competition was fierce, flavorful, and full of creativity. Congratulations to all of our incredible cooking teams who gave it their all.


Looking Ahead

We are incredibly proud of what Wings for Wags has become and even more excited about what the future holds. Thank you to everyone who helped make 2025 a record-breaking year.


We cannot wait to see you again next year—because wings taste better when they are served with purpose.


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