Fundraising Events

Help Turn a Fundraising Idea Into an Event

Some of MCLAX’s best fundraising opportunities begin with a simple idea and a volunteer willing to help make it happen. The opportunities below represent potential fundraisers, events currently being developed, and confirmed events supporting Lakewood Ranch High School Lacrosse.

See an idea you would like to organize? Interested in helping with one already in development? Have an idea of your own? MCLAX welcomes parents, players, families, and community supporters who are willing to help turn good ideas into successful events. Additionally, events can be multiplied and conducted at various times/locations.

Fundraiser Lifecycle

ORGANIZER NEEDED

A fundraiser idea is available and looking for a volunteer organizer or team to help develop it.

IN PLANNING

An organizer has stepped forward and the fundraiser is being developed. Details are not yet final.

CONFIRMED / SCHEDULED

The fundraiser has been confirmed and approved with published event details.

Fundraising Opportunities

The ideas below are starting points. An organizer does not need to have every detail figured out before expressing interest. MCLAX can work with volunteers to evaluate an idea, determine what support may be needed, and decide whether it is appropriate to move forward.

Community Car Wash

A community car wash could provide a straightforward fundraising opportunity while allowing players, families, and volunteers to participate together.

This idea is currently looking for someone interested in organizing and developing the event.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Restaurant Give-Back Night

Partner with a local restaurant for a designated evening in which a portion of qualifying sales is contributed to MCLAX.

This opportunity is looking for someone to identify a potential restaurant partner and help coordinate the event.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Community Trivia Night

A team or community trivia night could bring families and supporters together for a social fundraising event hosted in partnership with an appropriate venue.

This idea is looking for an organizer to explore venue options, event format, and potential community partnerships.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Holiday Silent-Auction

A seasonal event designed to raise funds based on donated prizes, gift packages, or other contributions from local businesses and community supporters to benefit MCLAX.

This event is being organized and is currently seeking donations of items, goods and/or services.

I’m Interested in Donating

Cornhole Tournament

A community cornhole tournament could provide a social and competitive fundraising event for players, families, supporters, and local businesses.

This idea is looking for an organizer to explore venue options, tournament format, registration, sponsorship opportunities, and event logistics.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Annual Golf Tournament

A golf tournament could bring together families, alumni, community supporters, and business partners for a larger fundraising event benefiting Lakewood Ranch High School Lacrosse.

This opportunity is looking for volunteers interested in helping organize, coordinate sponsors, recruit participants, and support event planning.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Community Car Show

A community car show could attract local enthusiasts, families, businesses, and sponsors while creating a public-facing fundraising event for MCLAX.

This idea is looking for an organizer to explore a suitable location, participant registration, sponsorships, vendors, and event logistics.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Grocery Store Booth

A fundraising booth at a participating grocery store or community retailer could provide a simple way to engage the public while players and families volunteer in scheduled shifts.

This opportunity is looking for an organizer to identify a potential retail partner, coordinate approval, and develop an appropriate volunteer staffing plan.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Skeet-Shooting Event

A sporting-clays or skeet-shooting fundraiser could provide a distinctive community event hosted in partnership with an appropriate professional venue.

This idea is looking for an organizer to explore qualified venue partners, event format, sponsorship opportunities, safety requirements, and event logistics.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Super Bowl ‘Squares’

A Super Bowl-themed squares fundraiser could create a fun, time-limited opportunity for families, supporters, and community members to participate while raising funds for MCLAX.

This idea is looking for an organizer to evaluate an appropriate format, applicable requirements, promotion, and event administration before moving forward.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Neighborhood ‘Chore’ Crew

Players, families, and volunteers could work together in small teams to help community members with seasonal yard work, cleanup, and other appropriate household or neighborhood chores in support of MCLAX.

This idea is looking for an organizer to develop appropriate services, volunteer teams, scheduling, safety guidelines, and a process for coordinating requests from the community.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Holiday Gift Wrapping Service

A seasonal gift-wrapping fundraiser could provide a convenient service to holiday shoppers while giving players, families, and volunteers an accessible way to support MCLAX.

This idea is looking for an organizer to identify an appropriate location or community partner and coordinate supplies, volunteer shifts, promotion, and event logistics.

I’m Interested in Organizing

Have Your Own Idea?

These ideas are not the only possibilities. Parents, players, families, and community supporters are encouraged to bring forward other fundraising concepts for consideration.

Fundraising ideas and events must be reviewed by MCLAX before they are represented as official MCLAX activities. Expressing interest in organizing an event does not constitute approval, authorization to collect funds, or confirmation of any participation-fee refund eligibility.

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