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Slam Dunk for Special Olympics

Sporting Event for University of Chicago/ Women's Athletic Association
Feb 17, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Deadline: February 10, 2023

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $10,000
Expected Attendance 400
Reach 10,000
Ticket Price $100
Metro Area Chicago, IL
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category B - Education
School Grades College/University/Post-Secondary
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Raffle/Sweepstakes
How Donors Promoted Event Program Printed Flyers Website Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 0-4 Years 5-11 Years 12-17 Years
Special Populations College Students Active People
Description

The Women's Athletic Association at the University of Chicago is hosting our annual fundraiser, Slam Dunk, for local Special Olympics teams. The event will take place during our university's men's and women's varsity basketball games on February 17th, 2023. The main form of fundraising is a raffle held throughout the course of the evening. We are seeking a donation that we can use as a raffle prize. Last year, we raised over $6,000 for local Special Olympics teams, and we are hoping to raise even more this year, as oftentimes, the teams we support are in great need of even basic equipment to participate in their sports. We also use the event to highlight the talents of Special Olympians by inviting them on the court at half time to take part in a scrimmage and shoot out competition. All our sponsors are recognized before and during the event through social media, announcements and posters.

Gerald Ratner Athletic Center
5530 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637