Fundraising events with purpose.
Every Strong Start fundraising event is more than a date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to bring people together, celebrate community, and generate real support for student athletes who need access to stronger opportunities.
Building Strong Starts Through Community Events
At Strong Start, fundraising events help fuel the mission while creating moments of connection, celebration, and shared purpose. Every dollar raised supports efforts like financial assistance, mental health resources, tutoring, mentorship, and facility improvements for student athletes who need them most.
Signature Annual Events
These flagship events are designed to bring visibility, community engagement, and meaningful support to the Strong Start mission.
Annual Awards Banquet
Our red-carpet celebration honoring the achievements of student athletes in the program.
- Recognizes top athletes across multiple categories
- Awards scholarships for academic and community excellence
- Features dinner, dessert, keynote speakers, and interviews
- Includes sponsorship opportunities for tables and awards
Annual Golf Scramble
A fan-favorite event that combines friendly competition with visible community impact.
- Team-based tournament with prizes and challenges
- Sponsorships for holes, carts, and refreshments
- Networking opportunities for local businesses and leaders
- Well suited for both corporate and community groups
Other Ways We Fundraise
Strong Start events can take many forms, each one offering a different way to engage supporters and invest in student athletes.
Charity Runs & Walks
5Ks and themed runs for all ages that combine fitness, visibility, and support for a strong cause.
Sports Tournaments
Basketball, softball, soccer, and other tournaments that channel competition into support for youth programs.
Community Gala
A formal evening with music, auctions, and stories that highlight the mission and inspire giving.
Trivia Nights
Friendly competition hosted at local venues, with proceeds going toward Strong Start programs.
Equipment Drives
Collection efforts for gently used sports gear and supplies that directly support athletes in need.
Seasonal Campaigns
Holiday giving initiatives and back-to-school drives that help meet timely needs across the year.
Benefit Concerts
Partnerships with local artists to host performances that bring people together and build momentum around the mission.
Online Challenges
Creative social campaigns that invite broader participation and help engage younger supporters in meaningful ways.
How Businesses Can Get Involved
Local and national businesses can play a powerful role in expanding the reach and impact of Strong Start fundraising efforts.
Event Sponsorships
Serve as a title sponsor, co-host, or category partner for key events that align your brand with community impact.
In-Kind Donations
Contribute catering, printing, auction items, products, or services that help events run smoothly and successfully.
Employee Volunteer Teams
Engage your staff in service projects, event-day support, or mission-based activities that strengthen the community.
Matching Donations
Increase your company’s impact by matching employee gifts and helping amplify support for Strong Start programs.
Join Us in Making an Impact
Whether you attend, sponsor, volunteer, or donate, your participation helps keep the Strong Start mission moving forward. Every event is another chance to support student athletes and create meaningful momentum in the community.
Check our events calendar for upcoming opportunities and help make this year our most impactful yet.
Get Involved in Fundraising Events
Interested in sponsoring, hosting, or volunteering at one of our events? Complete the form below and our team will follow up with partnership opportunities, sponsorship levels, and upcoming event details.