Tailgate with a Purpose Raised $13K for the Cam Newton Foundation

[RoaringRiot]

Wanted to share this in here since the Huddle is a big part of our tailgate and many of you come out and join us every week and played a big part in helping us accomplish this. 

The short version - we were able to raise $13K for the Cam Newton Foundation this past season at our tailgates. 

Here's a link to the more detailed version if you're interested -> https://roaringriot.com/blogs/news/2016-tailgate-with-a-purpose-raises-13k

Thanks to everyone who helped out and/or supported the cause. Despite how terrible this past season was we still refuse to lose the pre-game. We appreciate all of you. 

[L-TownCat]

You da real MVP

[RoaringRiot]

2 hours ago, L-TownCat said:

You da real MVP

No....our sponsors and those who donated are. 

[L-TownCat]

45 minutes ago, RoaringRiot said:

No....our sponsors and those who donated are. 

Without you there would be no sponsors.

Quit being humble.

[Cary Kollins]

awesome, here's to an even bigger year next year

[*FreeFua*]

4 hours ago, RoaringRiot said:

Despite how terrible this past season was we still refuse to lose the pre-game.

I've taken many L's at the pre games 

[RoaringRiot]

1 minute ago, *FreeFua* said:

I've taken many L's at the pre games 

This does not apply to Canadians. Sorry, should have been more clear. 

[KB_fan]

Very impressive total given the team's terrible season.  Way to go Riot!  Proud to be a member even though I was overseas for the whole regular season.  Only got to the tailgate at the Patriots game pre-season.  Wore my Riot T here in Africa on many game days...

[ok2h8pep]

 

@RoaringRiot

Can you say yet if the Tailgate is going to be in the same place this year?  I'm thinking of getting on the wait list for one of those EZ Parking spots but only if the Riot is nearby again.

[RoaringRiot]

18 minutes ago, ok2h8pep said:

 

@RoaringRiot

Can you say yet if the Tailgate is going to be in the same place this year?  I'm thinking of getting on the wait list for one of those EZ Parking spots but only if the Riot is nearby again.

Doesn't look like it's going to be the same spot. However, the deal we are working on would include plenty of affordable parking for our attendees.

[Arroz con Panther]

Beyond thrilled that we were able to raise $13k again, but I know we can do better!  Is there going to be a change requiring donations or are you just going to keep it how it is?  I know you don't want to keep Panther fans away, but I also know there are people that come to the tailgates and have never donated a single dollar, unfortunately.  I always tell my guests to bring some cash to support the cause.  The sad reality is that not everyone that attends does.  Just wondering and sparking some conversation.

[RoaringRiot]

14 minutes ago, Arroz con Panther said:

Beyond thrilled that we were able to raise $13k again, but I know we can do better!  Is there going to be a change requiring donations or are you just going to keep it how it is?  I know you don't want to keep Panther fans away, but I also know there are people that come to the tailgates and have never donated a single dollar, unfortunately.  I always tell my guests to bring some cash to support the cause.  The sad reality is that not everyone that attends does.  Just wondering and sparking some conversation.

I will never be disappointed about raising $13K by sitting around drinking beers and eating food before a football game. But yeah you're right, there were definitely a ton of people who abused the format and with the amount of support and the tailgate size we really should have done better than $13K. We've been working on a few different ideas and should have something in place in the next 4-6 weeks. Without saying too much (until it's finalized) it looks like we're going to buy an entire lot and use a portion of it for the same format like the last two seasons where we provide everything but with some kind of "required" donation (sorting out with the ALE what we can legally do because of our permits) and then open the rest of the lot for people to park and bring their own tailgate stuff. I love the old spot but we've outgrown it and this way we can have more people and give them options and get back to more of a traditional tailgate-feel while it still being one big party. 

But yes, it absolutely sucks that people had to ruin a pretty sweet setup by not doing the right thing. 

[Arroz con Panther]

6 minutes ago, RoaringRiot said:

I will never be disappointed about raising $13K by sitting around drinking beers and eating food before a football game. But yeah you're right, there were definitely a ton of people who abused the format and with the amount of support and the tailgate size we really should have done better than $13K. We've been working on a few different ideas and should have something in place in the next 4-6 weeks. Without saying too much (until it's finalized) it looks like we're going to buy an entire lot and use a portion of it for the same format like the last two seasons where we provide everything but with some kind of "required" donation (sorting out with the ALE what we can legally do because of our permits) and then open the rest of the lot for people to park and bring their own tailgate stuff. I love the old spot but we've outgrown it and this way we can have more people and give them options and get back to more of a traditional tailgate-feel while it still being one big party. 

But yes, it absolutely sucks that people had to ruin a pretty sweet setup by not doing the right thing. 

 

Right on, man.  Looking forward to the announcement!

[toldozer]

1 hour ago, RoaringRiot said:

Doesn't look like it's going to be the same spot. However, the deal we are working on would include plenty of affordable parking for our attendees.

I had a dream that I won the lottery and bought a parking lot for the riot to tailgate in. Members only. I'll let you know how it goes the next time I play.