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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.

Thank you to everyone who came out this year! 

The Bow Shoot | Friday, October 16, 2026
A precision archery competition that tests skill, focus, and consistency. (Moved from Oct. 2 to Oct. 16 due to rain)

Bow Shoot Registration

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

Rifle Shoot Registration

GLOW FOR GOLD

Friday, October 23, 2026
Check-In: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Class: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Led by a Club Pilates Instructor
Hotel McCoy | 3702 Highway 6 South, College Station, TX 77845

Texas A&M Community: Move, connect, and support pediatric brain cancer research.

Gold is the official color of childhood cancer awareness, and we are lighting up College Station to raise support for the kids and teens in the fight. Brain cancer is the deadliest disease facing our nation’s children, and your participation helps fund transformative medulloblastoma and pediatric brain cancer research while also supporting kids and teens in the hospitals today.

Whether you’re looking for a great workout or a way to give back, Glow for Gold offers a guided Pilates session led by a Club Pilates instructor, fun glow-in-the-dark accessories, and an empowering community atmosphere.

Discounted ticket pairs are available when you register with a friend—grab a roommate, friend, co-worker, or fellow organization member to join!

Registration

GOLDEN TOAST

Every September in Washington, D.C.

For 15 years, we’ve gathered to celebrate childhood cancer nonprofits, survivors, those we have lost, families affected by childhood cancer, and the leaders advancing lifesaving legislation.

The 2026 Golden Toast was a great success, and we were proud to celebrate the passing of The Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act alongside our incredible community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We can’t wait to do it again in 2027!

When: Every September
Where: Washington, D.C.

If you have questions about the Golden Toast, please email hello@carsonlesliefoundation.org

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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