Shining a Light on Success
What an ROCKIN’ couple of months we've had recently!
Our Warriors for Hope event was a incredible success, with over 220 participants — more than last year! The atmosphere was electric, filled with laughter, determination, and camaraderie. Everyone had a fantastic time, and we heard excellent feedback from our attendees. The water obstacles were particularly popular, adding an extra splash of excitement to the day.
We are thrilled to share that we raised over $10,000 at Warriors for Hope! This wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing partners. Lake Trust stepped up as our Presenting Partner, Rick’s Landscaping generously donated all the builds and their time as our Building Partner, and Wilson Marine kindly donated all the rafts. A massive thank you to all!
Our Drive to Survive event in June was another huge success, raising more funds than ever before. We are beyond grateful to everyone who participated and helped us develop the great partnerships that made this event possible. Your enthusiasm and support have been key in driving our mission forward (see what I did there?).
Thank you to our volunteers - now it’s time to celebrate!
We couldn’t have achieved any of the success with these two major events without the help of our amazing volunteers. More than 50 volunteers helped make Warriors for Hope and Drive to Survive possible. Your dedication and hard work are the backbone of our success, and we are profoundly grateful for each and every one of you.
And now we want to celebrate YOU! I’m excited to announce our upcoming Volunteer Happy Hour! Starting on August 7th, we’ll host a happy hour once a month from 5:30-6:30 PM at Bourbons. The first drink is on us! Come hear about the impact you’ve helped create, learn about new opportunities to support Fund a Life, and find out how you can help spread our mission far and wide. RSVP today!
Igniting Hope: Second Quarter Grants
This quarter, we granted $25,000 to 7 families across Michigan, from right here in our backyard all the way to Manistee. We always say that while although money can’t buy miracles, it can ignite hope in the most desperate and difficult of circumstances.
Every time you donate to Fund a Life, you’re shining a light in the darkness for someone who desperately needs it - and I really can’t overstate the impact that hope can have.
If you donated to Fund a Life this year - either as a one-time donation, recurring donor, or event participant - I just want to shout THANK YOU!! We couldn’t do any of this without your support. Haven’t donated yet? There’s plenty of time to help us ignite hope for even more people in our third quarter!
Thriving with Third-Party Fundraisers
And speaking of support - the third-party fundraiser this summer have been off the hook! Hands on Health raised $4,115 through a fun raffle ticket sale earlier this summer, and two more local businesses are hosting awesome fundraising events coming up in August that YOU can attend! First up is Chenango Summer Shenanigans on August 10th - a day full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! This fantastic summer event will be filled with live music, food trucks, beer, face painting, hair tinsel, bounce house, beach access, corn hole, kan jam, volleyball and fireworks - perfect for all ages. Discount tickets are available now, starting at just $10 for adults and $7 for kids 3 - 12 (2 and under are free!). Proceeds will be split between Fund a Life and The Fallen and Wounded soldier fund. Learn more and get your tickets here.
Next, Brass and Oak is hosting a Sip & Shop fundraiser for us on August 15th. Sample five exclusive wines from Wines for Humanity, enjoy delicious food from Lala’s Too, and shop at the fabulous Brass + Oak. Entry is just $10, which benefits Fund a Life, and 15% of all sales at Brass + Oak, plus up to 12.5% of wine sales from Wines for Humanity, will be donated back to us.
Want to launch your own third-party fundraiser? We have a super helpful toolkit just for you! Click here to check it out and get started - I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
I also want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who hosted a birthday fundraiser on Facebook for Fund a Life this summer. You all rock!
Scramble for Hope: Registration Now Open!
And finally, the news you’ve all been waiting for…registration for our Scramble for Hope event is officially OPEN! This event fills up crazy fast, so don’t wait to register your foursome. Registration includes access to a Bloody Mary bar before tee-off, a post-round happy hour, and ALL non-premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the round - yes, you read that right!
Compete in our Longest Drive or Closest to Pin contests as you navigate some fun games sprinkled throughout your round such as our crowd favorite Hole of Fortune, the Backswing Girls Par 3 Contest, or popular returning Hole Hecklers! Rest assured, there will be no shortage of fun at this outing!
Our Happy Hour Celebration will follow immediately with heavy apps, awards, and a cash bar.
It’s going to be a fantastic day of golf and fun for a great cause - don’t wait to sign up!
Thank you to everyone who has supported Fund a Life so far this summer. Your generosity and dedication are making a real difference in the lives of so many - and we’re not done yet. Let's keep this momentum going and continue to bring hope and support to those in need as we kickoff the second half of 2024!
Until then, keep igniting hope, keep spreading the word, and as always…