Client Testimonials

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Christian Schools & Athletics

Worthington Christian School (OH), Kent Homoelle

"You were right -- the biggest challenge of our event was processing all the checks! Thank you for such a well-organized program and for being so responsive to our needs. We are deeply pleased at raising $204,000 on our first event and highly recommend you!"

Cathedral in the Pines Christian School (TX), Mary Milligan

"We wanted to eliminate all the small, time-consuming fundraisers we do with one or two large events. Your golf event was outstanding! We grossed $78,000 on our first one. I highly recommend your program."

Trinity Christian School (TX), Todd Duncan

"With a short planning timeline of only five weeks, our golfers and upperschool athletes raised $73,600 for our athletic program! The folks at Champion Events Group were a true pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them to you."

Rosehill Christian School (TX), Alana Gaskill

"Our goal was to eliminate all small fundraisers with two big events per year. Our first golf and walk event raised $104,000, and our second and third ones both exceeded $100,000! Teacher and parent morale has been outstanding. We recommend Champion Events Group to you wholeheartedly."

Hebron Christian School (GA), Scott Smith

"Our school really enjoyed this event! Our kids and families loved it. There were no catches. Thanks to your great training and guidance, we raised $96,000 on our first event and $155,300 on our second one! This is the best fundraising program I've seen in 25 years."

Covenant Life School (MD), Bob Schickler

"Our Legacy Kids Classic event was a success beyond our expectations! As we looked at your program, we set our sights high and were amazed when our sponsor checks began pouring in! At one point we were receiving over 100 checks per day! Thanks for helping us raise $105,000, adding over 1,000 new donors, and for helping and encouraging us along the way."

Roebuck Park Christian School (AL), Donna Glover

"Wow! Our board was hoping to raise $60,000. We were so pleased at the personal service we got from the great staff at Champion Golf, and we were amazed to raise $97,500! This event excited our whole school. We recommend Champion Events Group without reservation."

Cypress Christian School (TX), April Canik

"You guys were great to work with! We'll never forget the moment the rains fell on our kids during the walk at the course and we crammed 430 kids into a pavilion designed for 70! Despite the eight inches that fell that day, our kids had a blast, and we still raised $105,000!"

Shiloh Christian School, ND (Dave Skalicky)

"What a great experience! Our event raised over $75,000 and proved to unify our families. It was the most successful fundraiser in our school's history! Champion gave us stremendous guidance throughout the process and even prayed for us regularly. I highly recommend them to you."

Wesleyan Christian School, MD (Mary Harding)

"Our school of 350 students was thrilled to raise $108,500 in our first Golf & Walk Event! Thank you for a great program and outstanding support from your home office! And coming in $6,000 under budget was icing on the cake!"

East Texas Christian School, TX (Bill Gray)

"We were concerned when the other Christian school in our smaller town decided to move their Golf & Walk Event to one week apart from ours, and at the same golf course! You assured both of us that our events wouldn't impact each other. You were right: we don't know of one single case of crossover! Our school of 220 kids raised $61,000, and the other one raised $78,000!"

Conway Christian School, SC (Dale Ellis)

"Our best fundraiser before meeting Champion raised $15,000. Our first Champion Golf & Walk Event blew that record out of the water and raised $83,700! Our families came together. Our conservative board was very pleased. We accomplished every objective we set. Thanks."

St. Stephen's Episcopal School, TX (Nan Cook)

"We have a small school in a very small town. We couldn't believe our success the first time out raising over $53,000! You've made the process simple and fun for the kids and teachers. We totally enjoyed working with you and can't wait until next year."

Escondido Christian School, CA (Kathy McNally)

"What a fun time! Our PTO funded everything on its Wish List through this one-day event. Despite this being our fifth fundraiser of the fall, we still raised $63,000! We can't imagine what next year's success will be. We loved working with Champion Events – they're great."

Trinity Christian School, WI (Mary Vallis)

"Our school has only 51 children. Being located in a small town, we were uncertain how successful we would be. Imagine our thrill at raising $48,000! The people at Champion Events guided us each step of the way, and in the process we've unified our families and grown our donor base."

Lake Mead Christian School, NV (Connie Morton)

"We were burned out on golf tournaments after five years of low return. Our board was initially skeptical of your program but quickly became enthusiastic as our parents, students and teachers got excited. We raised more in this one-day event ($83,000) than all five previous golf tournaments combined! We are thrilled to recommend Champion Events."

Grace Academy, MD (Dennis Hoffman)

"The people of Champion Events were great to work with… always helpful, professional, and encouraging. Their faith in the Lord and their prayers for us were greatly appreciated. We were very pleased at raising $81,800 on our first Legacy Kids Classic."

First Baptist School, TX (Pat Faulk)

"Our school of 280 kids is located on the Mexican border in Brownsville, Texas. With over 80% of our families having Mexican heritage, and with many of our students living in Mexico and commuting daily across the border with their parents, our school was hoping to raise $30,000 (an all-time record). We were awed by God's favor in raising $48,000 – despite our lower-income demographics! Thanks Champion Events!"

Cedar Lake Christian School, MS (Lisa Myrick)

"Thanks for helping us in our most successful fundraiser ever! Your staff displayed the highest level of integrity and availability, helping us through each phase of the event. I highly recommend Champion Events to anyone."

Carroll Christian School, MD (Michael Cole)

"Thanks, guys, for helping us raise over $120,000 through our two Golf & Walk events. The most we ever raised before meeting you was $10,000! Your program is exceptionally well-organized, and I recommend you to any school or athletic program needing to raise serious money."

Public Schools & Athletics

Dacula Elementary School, GA (David Friend)

"Our Champion walkathon, an exciting field day we hosted on campus, was the largest fundraiser in the history of our school and my 21 years in public education. With only six weeks' planning and just 15% of our students participating, we raised over $50,000! With Champion we received a higher percentage of profits than received from any other previous fundraiser."

Domerich Elementary School PTA (FL), Karen Proctor*

"Our PTA group needed to raise money. We couldn't imagine raising more than $10,000. Imagine how excited we were when our golf tournament generated $52,000? with only 25 players!"

Rancho Bernardo High School Athletics (CA), Coach Marc Ochsner*

Rancho Bernardo High School Athletics (CA), Coach Marc Ochsner*
"We raised $63,000 on our first event to fund lights for our stadium ? by far the most raised in our school's history. This can be a tremendous fund raiser if done right. Enthusiasm and committed volunteers are key. I recommend this as a very positive and profitable fund raiser."

Beaverton School District Athletics (OR), Don Sutherland*

"We needed to raise large funds for athletics quickly. Your golf concept was especially helpful in launching this effort as we raised upwards of $60,000. Thanks for helping our kids."

San Jose State University Basketball (CA), Coach Stan Morrison*

"We had a fantastic experience! You've done an outstanding job organizing the golf marathon program ? it's simple, straightforward, and it works! I recommend it highly to anyone needing to raise money."

Grant Teaff, Executive Director, American Football Coaches Association, Former Head Coach, Baylor University

"I am pleased to recommend Champion Events Group to you. We have chosen Champion Events Groupto organize numerous statewide fundraising golf events to help our coaches fund the National Child Identification Program, our national community service project. Our goal is to generate $2,000,000 or more through these events."

Christian Ministries

The Josh McDowell Ministry (TX), Josh McDowell

"I am thrilled to lend my support and personal blessing to Champion Events Group and its president, Don Carmichael. I recommend them to you enthusiastically, whole-heartedly, and without reservation. Our golf marathon program, directed by Don, raised over $500,000 for our Why Wait? campaign. I wish you the greatest success!" Click to view Video

Sav-a-Life/Lifeline Adoption Services (AL), Dale Cutlip

"Our first golf marathon raised $96,500 and was the most successful fundraising event in our history of almost 30 years!... Your system is expertly designed, a person just has to follow the plan and be highly motivated."

Presidential Prayer Team, AZ (John Lind)

"We are very pleased to recommend Champion Events Group to you! The Presidential Prayer Team hired Champion Events Group to conduct a tour of 9 events around the country, all organized simultaneously. Their expertise and service are exceptional."

Young Life Birmingham (AL), Don Ankenbrandt

"Great thanks, Don. We've run golf tournaments for years. Our event with Champion Events Group raised almost $100,000 with just 26 golfers, three times more money than our next best golf event in our 30-year history! I recommend you highly to anyone needing to raise money."

Youth For Christ (AL), Bill Price*

"Your event captured everyone's imagination. We had no idea we'd do so well, but we've consistently raised between $45,000 and $58,000 on each year's event over the past five years. Our golfers love it. This is an exceptional way to raise money and actually enjoy it."

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (TX), Mike Myers*

"For three years we ran our own golf marathon. The best one raised $12,000. Our first marathon with your system raised $54,000! Our small investment of 15% more than quadrupled our return!"

West Georgia Christian Academy (Debbie Nagel)

"The Golf & Walk Event captured our imagination. Our goal was to eliminate all small fundraisers with one big one. Imagine our thrill at raising $93,000 on our first Legacy Kids Classic event! Champion took great pride in our success and helped us every step of the way."

General Charities

Easter Seals-Camp ASCCA (AL), Jerry Bynum*

"Our board was initially skeptical...imagine our delight in raising $84,000 on our first event, collecting 99% of our pledges, and setting our all-time fundraising record! We just completed our seventh golf tournament under your format and it raised $193,000 (through the help of our local Rotary Club). Over the past seven years, this event has now generated over $500,000!"

Special Olympics of Mass. (MA), Bob Johnson*

"Our first golf marathon (which raised just under $107,000) proved to be the most successful first-year fundraising event in our entire 24-year history! Your program is exceedingly effective and I recommend it highly."

American Red Cross (AL), Barry Porter

"Our Champion Events Group event was by far the most successful golf tournament in our chapter's history. We combined five players following the Champion Events Group system in our traditional event of 90 golfers. These five golfers generated more money than the other 90 combined! Thanks!"

Inverness Rotary Club (AL), John Spencer*

"Your materials are excellent and are very user friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the process. The key to success is simply following your system step by step!"

B.U.I.L.D., Inc. (an urban gang-prevention agency)(IL), Freddy Calixto

"This was our best golf event in our 30-year history! Though we had a small outing of only 10 golfers, we still raised over $17,000... Our volunteers had a great time and brought many new donors to our agency."

Atlantic Street Center (WA), David Okimoto*

"Our first golf marathon was, as far as I know, the single most successful fundraising event in our entire history since 1910! Thanks for such a well planned program. It has been a significant part of our ongoing fundraising strategy for the last three years."

Wiregrass Children's Home (AL), Jan Davis*

"Your golf event was the best fundraiser in our entire history! Our six events over the years have averaged in the $70,000s generating $400,000 to date. One of the great benefits is they have allowed us to cut out all the small fundraisers we used to do."

Children's Miracle Network U.S.A. (UT) Emily Hornak

"We are proud to be national partners with Champion Events Group. These guys really know their business. If you need to raise significant money, you've chosen the best."

Campus Clients

Sigma Chi Fraternity (Samford University), Stuart Harris

"We couldn't believe it! We were skeptical at first since we lost money doing a tournament on our own. Through Champion Events Group, we students raised $64,000! Not only did we set the all-time record for Sigma Chi Fraternity nationwide, but we also set the all-time fundraising record for all fraternities in American history! We're recommending you to everyone!"

Kappa Delta Sorority (University of Georgia), Tanya Morrison

"We just set the all-time record in Kappa Delta national history by raising $30,000! Since many of us don't play golf, Champion Events Group helped us apply their fundraising system to our "Bass Classic" fishing tournament. Thanks for such a fun event and great service!"

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (University of Colorado), Stan Hartman

"We heard about Champion Events Group.. six weeks later we raised over $20,000 and, in the process, it's likely that we've set the all-time record for our national fraternity! What a great way to help charities."

Phi Mu Sorority (Troy State University), Kristi Lawrence

"What an incredible experience!... by helping us apply your fundraising principles to our Grand Slam Softball Tournament, you helped us raise 15 times more money than ever before for our charity. It was lots of fun for our girls! I highly recommend your company."

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority (Samford University), Audrey Hester

"Despite the many distractions of spring semester, our girls raised $47,000 through our Hoopfest Basketball Tournament. This was six times more than any other previous event, and it may be the most raised in our sorority's history nationwide! Thanks, Don, for such a great experience."

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity (Samford University), Todd Smithermann

"Thanks for great service and a terrific fundraising plan! Our small chapter generated close to $20,000 by applying your system to our Bowling Classic. I highly recommend you."

University of Alabama, AL (Todd Borst)

"Our students rallied behind the Champion Events Group program and raised $194,000 on our first event! We believe this event ranks as the most successful one of its kind for our students in our 170-year history!"

Chapter and Faculty Advisor (Sigma Chi - Samford University), Dr. James Barnette

"Our young men thoroughly enjoyed their experience and relationship with Champion Golf. The brothers were pleased beyond measure with their service... they continue to speak with pride about the accomplishments they achieved in raising over $60,000. I commend Champion Events Group to your chapter."

Greek Life Director (Rollins College), Chris Zacharda

"Thanks for bringing us a program that excites our students and inspires them to help others through supporting charity. You've raised their visions of what they can accomplish in life and are helping them touch the lives of others through the process! This is a very positive program!"

Mississippi State University, MS (Clay Bolton)

"I have to admit we and our student leaders were skeptical at first. However, all 28 references we checked were unanimous in their satisfaction and support of Champion Events. We believe our success of $191,000 raised on our first Golf & Walk Event is an all-0time university record! I commend this company fully. They'll do everything they promise."

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