Bismarck Hockey Boosters Sell Shirts to Aid Families
The group launched a fundraiser to support victims and families following a fatal October vehicle crash in Bismarck.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Bismarck High School Hockey Boosters are raising funds for the families of three teenagers involved in a fatal October 5 vehicle crash. The group successfully organized the sale of 2,700 Mandan Strong t-shirts to support those affected by the tragedy.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to mobilize community support for the victims and families after a crash that resulted in the deaths of 17-year-old Ben Moch and 16-year-old Taylor Fisher. The project highlights how local sports organizations can provide financial and emotional relief during local crises.
The fundraising effort features 2,700 custom t-shirts priced at $20 each. While the current inventory has been distributed, organizers are evaluating whether to proceed with an additional printing run.
The players
Bismarck High School Hockey Boosters
This organization supports local youth athletics and manages the production and distribution of community-based fundraising apparel.
Ben Moch
He was a 17-year-old teenager who died in the vehicle crash on October 5.
Taylor Fisher
He was a 16-year-old teenager who died in the vehicle crash on October 5.
The details
The Bismarck High School Hockey Boosters designed and produced the shirts before coordinating pickup events at local ice venues. Proceeds are dedicated to assisting the families of Ben Moch, Taylor Fisher, and the 15-year-old driver injured in the crash on West Main Avenue.
Timeline
A fatal vehicle crash occurred in Bismarck on October 5, 2026.
A t-shirt pickup event was held at the Capital Ice Complex on October 28, 2026.
An additional t-shirt pickup is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at the Starion complex.
Market Landscape
This fundraiser follows a long-standing pattern of community-led grassroots philanthropy used to support neighbors in the wake of sudden local tragedies. Such efforts demonstrate the role of local athletic organizations in stabilizing and supporting community social infrastructure.
Local residents who purchased shirts contributed directly to the support fund for the three impacted families. Those who missed the initial pickup window can participate in the upcoming scheduled event at the Starion complex.
The takeaway
This effort serves as a reminder of how quickly local sports organizations can organize to address urgent community needs. Residents can look to the Bismarck High School Hockey Boosters for updates on future printing rounds if they wish to support the affected families.
What happens next
A t-shirt pickup event is scheduled to take place at the Starion complex on November 4, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local support initiatives in the Bismarck Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kfyrtv.
