Lions basketball fundraiser to pay for new football uniforms

Photo from Lions fundraising basketball game in Manchester in 2014. That game was a fundraiser for Manchester’s Youth Football program.

by Sara Swanson

On Friday, March 17, 2023, at 6pm, in the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Gymnasium, Manchester Staff, Coaches, and local celebrities will take on Herman Moore, Tony Scheffler, and The Detroit Lions in a Basketball Game Fundraiser to support the Manchester football program in the purchasing of new uniforms. There will be a silent auction and concessions will be available for purchase.

Admission is $10 (age 3 and under is free) and will include a silent auction and free Lions autograph signings at halftime. Tickets will be available for purchase at the concession stand during home games, Andrews Chiropractic, and Steelegrafix.

Organizers hope to raise $20,000 and are looking for business sponsors, items for the silent auction, and monetary donations. Donate at https://manchester.revtrak.net/athletics/#/v/Donate-to-football or send a check to Manchester Community Schools with “Football Donation” on the memo line to Manchester Community Schools, 710 E Main St, Manchester, MI 48158 (EIN: 38-6028383).

Questions? Contact organizers Kate LaVigne at (517) 902-7547 or Amelia Woods at (734) 585-4734.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.