Organizers at The Factory Ministries are hoping to grow the spring fundraiser they call B.I.G. Shots. "We had 22 (participants) last year," said Shira Zimmerman, director of community resources for the organization. "This year we are shooting for 40."
Caleb Stiger, of the Baron Insurance Group (BIG) Gordonville office, founded the event five years ago. "(Stiger) is a fundraising champion for this event," said Kate Lab, who does development for The Factory. "He's all in."
This year's B.I.G. Shots, an event designed to bring together local businesses in a one-day free-throw competition will be held on Friday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each participant will be given a 20-minute appointment to shoot 100 free throws. "Families of participants can come cheer for them," said Lab, who noted that food and other fun activities will be available for spectators.
Zimmerman said that participants are asked to garner sponsorships of a certain amount per shot or a flat rate. A gift card will be awarded to the participant who makes the most shots, and a prize will be given to the participant who raises the most funds. A leader board will be set up in The Factory gymnatorium, where three portable hoops will be available to participants during the event. Winners will be announced at the end of the day. A special half-court shot award will be offered to trigger an additional $100 donation from a sponsor. "Last year, we raised almost $14,000," said Lab, who added that this year's goal is $22,000.
Zimmerman recalled that when Stiger approached The Factory with the fundraising idea in 2018, he wanted to reach out to other area enterprises. "The dream started with local businesses having a way to engage," she recalled. "With B.I.G., they came with that vision for local businesses to have a really fun day. That's the heart of the event."
In the past, many participants have represented local businesses, and this year Zimmerman is excited to have a competitor representing Pequea Valley School District. In the future, she hopes to see representatives from throughout the district take part.
The Factory is a ministry that endeavors to walk alongside those in need in the Pequea Valley area. More information about the organization, which is located at 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, may be found at https://thefactoryministries.com.
Readers who would like to learn more about B.I.G. Shots may email shira@thefactoryministries.com or call 717-687-9594. Registration to participate will remain open until the start of the event.
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