Fall is coming soon and what better way for the sports community and municipalities to collaborate, bringing everyone together for the Reed Allen Fundraising efforts? The Reed Allen Community Fund is a local charity, started by Angelo Sotiropoulos. The board does incredible work in order to support not only individuals dealing with devastating news but also to businesses and neighbors in immediate need. The foundation continues to grow with endearing leadership plus dedicated board members that have come up with exciting events.
There are two events this fall, The Great Golf Ball Drop (new this year) and Casino Night. The Drop will be held on Sept. 27 during halftime of the homecoming football game. How it works: Individuals or businesses can purchase balls through the QR code on facebook or links (see below). Once purchased there will be a number assigned. The balls will all be released from the top of a fire truck ladder (during halftime) near the concession stands at GHS. First and second closest to the pin win prizes; and furthest away from the Pin wins a “surprise” prize. You do not need to be present to win prizes.
Next, book your calendars for the ever-popular Casino Night, it is back again and will take place this year at Junction Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. For many years, Reed Allen has held events raising awareness and funding for its mission, with the most popular by far being the casino events. They were held in 2017, 18, 19, 23 and upcoming for 2024. The committee is gearing up for the casino events and is also excited about the new event in September. Jennifer Pettengill Meader shared, “we (our committee) saw a similar fundraising event and brought the idea to fruition. Athletic Director Tim Spear approved the location and Fire Chief Fickett is assisting with the truck and lift during the event. Everyone is looking forward to this fun and unique event.”
Links to purchase golf balls/packages: https://www.reedallen.org/golf-ball-fundraiser/.
To purchase tickets to the casino night visit https://www.Reedallen.org. The website will bring you directly to the events you may be interested in. There is also a QR code option (on Facebook) that can be used to purchase golf balls for the September event. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Reed Allen community fund. Meader added, “these proceeds support Gorham people in need very quickly, when emergencies happen. The combined effort will provide families with critical help where they need it most.”