Year in Review

Year 1 Program
Highlights

Four landmark events designed to introduce Shooting Cancer to Long Island, recruit our first wave of volunteers, build community trust, and launch our mission with unstoppable momentum.

01
🌱 Early Spring

Community Hoops Night

An open-invite basketball event where youth teams showcased their skills before entering a small community tournament. An informational presentation on our mission preceded the games — introducing Shooting Cancer to Long Island for the very first time.

Brand Awareness Email Sign-Ups Volunteer Recruitment
Target Audience
Nassau County families with youth athletes — parents who are active in sports culture and community fundraisers. Secondary: coaches and team staff.
02
☀️ Late Spring

Club Team Tryouts

A pay-to-play event spanning basketball, soccer, and football. Kids from 8U to 18U competed for spots on official Shooting Cancer club teams. Every athlete selected becomes a volunteer ambassador — spreading our message through every league game they play.

Youth Awareness Team Building Revenue Generation
Target Audience
Youth athletes from middle school to high school who want to play with purpose. Secondary: voluntary coaches and school PE staff.
03
🍂 September

Partner Breakfast

An invitation-only breakfast at a local community center for Nassau County business owners, healthcare professionals, and school officials. We presented our mission, early successes, and Year 1 roadmap — securing our first sponsorships and forging lasting corporate relationships.

New Partnerships Sponsorship Deals Community Trust
Target Audience
Local small business owners and professionals committed to community impact. Secondary: healthcare and education leaders such as Northwell Health and school administrators.
04
❄️ December

Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser

A warm holiday celebration honoring our volunteers, athletes, and supporters. Personal stories from affected families, a raffle, and short speeches created an emotionally resonant evening that reinforced donor loyalty and raised capital to power our continued mission.

Capital for Future Donor Retention Community Celebration
Target Audience
Existing donors and supporters of the organization. Secondary: new prospective donors attracted by word-of-mouth from Year 1 events.
4
Signature Events
18
Team Divisions
500+
Kids Reached
3
Sports Offered