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Over the years, the Carson Leslie Foundation has brought people together through a vibrant lineup of community and fundraising events, each with a shared purpose: supporting childhood cancer research, advocacy, and the kids courageously battling this disease.

TRIGGERMAN TRIFECTA

Multi-Event Series | Compete in One or All Three

The Triggerman Trifecta is a premier multi-event sporting series designed for outdoor enthusiasts and supporters of the Carson Leslie Foundation.

Participants may compete in individual events — or pursue the prestigious Triple Crown by participating in all three. Participants may register for individual events or sign up for all three as part of the Trifecta experience.

Trifecta Registration

The Trifecta Includes:

Young Man with a Golden Gun (YMGG) Clay Shoot | Friday, May 15, 2026
A 100-target clay shoot filled with high-energy competition and camaraderie.

YMGG Registration

The Bow Shoot | Friday, October 2, 2026
A precision archery competition that tests skill, focus, and consistency.

Registration Coming Soon.

The Rimfire Rifle Competition | Friday, November 6, 2026
A multi-stage rifle competition challenging shooters across various positions and distances.

Registration Coming Soon.

15th ANNUAL GOLDEN TOAST

Thursday, September 17 | 6-8 pm EDT

For fifteen years, we have celebrated childhood cancer nonprofits, survivors, those we have lost, the families affected by childhood cancer, and the Congressional leaders who have helped advance lifesaving legislation. This year, we have even more to celebrate, including the passing of The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act!

Date & Time: Thursday, September 17 | 6-8 pm EDT

Location: LiUNA, Washington, D.C.

RSVP: Email hello@carsonlesliefoundation.org to attend.

We hope you can join us to kick off the Cure Fest weekend in Washington, D.C.

HOOT & HOLLER

February | Annual Benefit Concert

DPR Construction’s Hoot & Holler is an annual benefit concert born from the shared experiences of families within the Dallas construction industry.

The event honors the memories of Carson Leslie, Kyle Murray, and Sawyer Davidson — three bright and courageous boys who each battled Medulloblastoma.

Hosted by DPR Construction, this high-energy event transforms a “good time” into meaningful impact. Proceeds directly benefit:

  • Carson Leslie Foundation research initiatives

  • The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas

Through music, community, and purpose, Hoot & Holler ensures that the fight against pediatric brain cancer remains a collective priority.

CREATE YOUR OWN EVENT

Carry Carson’s Torch. Start Something That Matters.

Want to make a real difference in the fight against pediatric brain cancer? Hosting your own fundraiser is one of the most powerful ways to support the Carson Leslie Foundation. Whether it’s a birthday fundraiser, a community event, or a friendly competition, every event helps fund research, encouragement, and advocacy for kids fighting brain cancer.

Our Fundraiser Toolkit shares ideas and simple steps to help you plan a meaningful event.

Thinking about hosting a fundraiser? Click below to explore ideas.

Before getting started, please contact us  to let us know about your event. We love connecting with our supporters and will help make sure your fundraiser has everything it needs to succeed.

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CREATE YOUR OWN EVENT

Carry Carson’s Torch. Start Something That Matters.

Step 1: Choose Your “Moxie” Method

Pick the event you want to do and email us to let us know your plan.

    • The Milestone:
      • Donate your birthday, anniversary on your social media channels. This can be in honor of a loved one with proceeds coming back to CLF.
    • Personal/Community Events:
      • Host a “Gold Out” night at a local high school sports game
      • Fishing or Golf tournament
      • Host a 5K run/walk, Dance-A-Thon, Bike ride
      • Home run derby fundraiser, or Pickleball, Cornhole, Mahjong, etc. Tournament
      • Fashion show
      • Pancake breakfast or bake sale
    • The Corporate/Group Challenge: 
      • Get your office to match donations for one week.
      • “Loose Change for a Change” – Collect loose change at school, youth groups, work, etc. and donate what you collect back to the foundation.
      • Do Your Own Thing: Have your own idea for an event? Send it our way to approve and get to fundraising.

Step 2: Use Our “Fast Facts” (Your Talking Points)

    • The Problem: Brain cancer is the #1 killer of children in the US.
    • The Solution: CLF funds the researchers directly to help find a cure for medulloblastoma.
    • The Impact: 85 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to our three pillars: Research, Encouragement, and Advocacy.

Step 3: Market Your Event

    • Send an email, post on social media, and/or send a text to get the word out.
    • Make sure to include the date, time, purpose of the event, and how to donate to the cause. You can decide if you are going to collect all the donations directly then make one donation back to the foundation, or if you just have people donate directly to CLF to participate and show you their donation confirmation.
    • Example SM post:
      • “I’m raising money for @CarsonLeslieFoundation because no child or teen should have to fight brain cancer alone. Join me in funding the cure. So join me (add details here and you can also link to https://carsonlesliefoundation.org/)
    • Additional Assets: Once your event is approved, we will send you a link to a shared folder containing CLF logos and a sheet with the mission, vision, and pillar descriptions of the foundation.

Step 4: Run your event

    • Have fun at or running your event.
    • Don’t forget to take photos/videos and tag us on social media (FB: Carson Leslie Foundation, IG: @carrrymecarson) as well as send photos to hello@carsonlesliefoundation.org so we can use them on our social media platforms and newsletter.

Step 5: Donate back to CLF

    • Submit your proceeds back to the Carson Leslie Foundation.
      • Mail a check
      • Donate your proceeds through our donation button on our website

Volunteer

We welcome committed individuals or groups to apply as volunteers for a variety of positions. Volunteer opportunities range from short-term to long-term assignments. Areas include, but are not limited to events, fundraising, marketing/communications, social If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out the form.


    We hope you join us in fulfilling our mission.

    When you support the Carson Leslie Foundation, you give hope to those currently fighting, honor the memory of those we have lost, and invest in a future where the routine scan is no longer a source of fear.

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