PROPOSED FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Events that fit Elwood.
Fewer events. Smaller pilot targets. Specific community asks. Every idea below opens to a detailed playbook with proposed timelines, volunteer needs, business outreach and an editable budget.
Ask volunteers and participants before booking.
Get donated space, supplies and sponsors.
Separate actual money, pledges and support.
All event ideas
10 proposed concepts · Nothing scheduled or confirmed
Panthers on the Run
5K & family fun walk
A safe, accessible morning for families with sponsor-backed essentials.
Swing for Elwood
Co-ed softball tournament
Four adult teams first, with a three-game bracket and room to expand.
Battle of the Badges
Firefighters vs. Police · Panther Throwback Night
One fun, low-cost charity basketball game, not an all-day tournament. Optional teacher/alumni halftime games.
Elwood Plays On
Community benefit concert
Start with a 100–200-attendee planning range and volunteer musicians.
Once a Panther, Always a Panther
Alumni class challenge
Start with 5–10 volunteer class captains, then measure actual sign-ups.
Elwood Gives Back
Business giveback week
Small businesses join through clear, limited contributions.
Strike for Elwood
Wells Bowling Lanes
Work with a local venue that already offers school fundraising packages.
Pizza for Panthers
Pizza King giveback night
Offer an easy dine-out opportunity with agreed terms and no event budget.
Hydrate the Panthers
Fund hydration for our fundraising events
Ask Harvest about optional $1–$2 checkout gifts or donated bottled water, ice and cups for the 5K, softball tournament and other benefit events. This is event-cost support, not a separate donation drive for school athletics.
Dunk a Panther Legend
Festival fundraising booth + dunk challenge
Start with a low-cost sponge toss. Add an insured dunk tank only if permitted and fully underwritten.