Several individuals and businesses have found creative ways to raise money for the Foundation. We always welcome more ideas – let's keep the momentum going!

Some of the FUNdraisers created include:

• Adopt-a-Team
  John Poepl, President of Vermillion Bank came up with an innovative idea for donating to the HPSF and pledged funds for each point scored by the boys' varsity football team. Pat Regan, vice chair of Premier Banks Minnesota, and Casey Regan, president of Premier Bank, Hastings, were inspired to follow suit by pledging funds based on varsity hockey goals scored. Since there is a proven link between extracurricular activities and academic performance, the Foundation was thrilled community members chose to reward our hard-working students by using this Adopt-a-Team concept. The creative ideas put forth by our donors give us even more reason to cheer – as students strive to reach their athletic goals, every point also serves to raise funds for creative educational programs.
  
  
• Game Night
  The community of Hastings treasures its high school sports field, which sits in the heart of our town. On game nights, the excitement from the field generates community spirit as we drive and walk by the field. In order to continue to celebrate our young athletes' successes, watch graduates receive diplomas, and smile as we recall decades of events at Todd Field, a group of community supporters contacted HPSF to facilitate their fundraising efforts to enhance the stadium. Today, because of their help, McNamara Stadium at Todd Field boasts modern bleachers, enhanced handicapped access, increased seating and well-used team rooms from which Hastings Raider teams charge out onto the field. HPSF was proud to be a part of the efforts of these generous donors.
  
  
• Cruise 4UR Schools: Take a Ride and Show Your Pride in Hastings Public Schools
  Doug Erickson and his team, Hastings Automotive, have partnered with the Ford Motor Company and raised over $10,000! At the Cruise 4UR School events, for every family that test drove a Ford vehicle at Hastings Automotive, the Ford Motor Company donated $20 to the Foundation.
  
  
• Garden Tours
  After hosting a fundraiser for the Hastings Public Schools Foundation supporters in their own gardens, Lucy Hoffman, Sue Mollick, Linda Sommers, Wendy Loomis and Karen Egeberg decided to plan a similar event with other local gardeners. These avid gardeners found five stunning gardens and persuaded their owners to put their masterpieces on tour. Caturia, Deitner, Glade, Sigtermans and Mollick Gardens were opened for view to HPSF supporters. Every visitor raved about each of the beautiful gardens. A minimum donation of $20 per person was collected. All proceeds went to benefit the Foundation.
  
  
• Sweet Reward
  When the rest of Hastings was trying to find air conditioned buildings in the July heat, Patty Zuzek-Ryman decided she would rather stay outside and sell Schwan's ice cream to Rivertown Days' attendees with all proceeds benefiting the Foundation. Patty found a team of willing volunteers to help in this endeavor and ice cream was served with smiles throughout Rivertown Days.

If you have a creative FUNdraising idea, contact the Foundation.