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Unique Giving Challenge Arises in Last Days of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Rivalry
- Jul 21, 2023
- 2 min read
For the 9th straight year, The Troopers are pursuing summer fundraising via a campaign known as the Rocky Mountain Rivalry. RMR is a friendly development competition pitting the Troopers, the Sacramento Mandarins and the Blue Knights from Denver in a bit of good natured rivalry.
Officially, the 2023 RMR runs July 10-22. Once again, our home show – Drums Along the Rockies Cheyenne – fell within the period for RMR. For the second straight year, WyoGives Day – a special non-profit promotional event in the state of Wyoming – has also advantageously fallen during the planned RMR campaign.
For the Troopers, RMR is one of the most important annual fundraising periods. For giving to count toward the rivalry, donations should be made before 11:59 MDT on Saturday, July 22.
Corps Director Mike Gough and Business Manager/Bingo Director Mat Krum are stepping up to help Troopers expand this year’s RMR fundraising. Gough is teaming up with Larry (who we met during our 2023 premiere) while Mat has recently introduced us to Harry. Both Larry and Harry are fighting for Facebook fundraising supremacy.
Derrick the Lonely (formerly Derrick the Voracious) – the only DCI prop with its own Facebook page — is stepping into the fray on July 20 & 21. Derrick has wrangled $5,000 in matching funds from his Casper oil industry friends with a little help from members of the fictional hair band Whitelake. If Larry and Harry can raise a combined $5,000+ in their Facebook fundraisers before Friday ends, Derrick & his friends will throw in their $5,000 to help the Troopers.
Donations, no matter the size, help. Non-profit Facebook fundraisers – such as the mini rivalry between Business Manager/Bingo Director Mat Krum and Corps Director Mike Gough – are secure and are an easy way to give.
Another way you can help the Troopers, is to share, share, share the campaign as it is happening and get others involved.
To stay up-to-date on our RMR competition, be sure to keep an eye on our social media through this weekend.
You can follow Derrick the Lonely on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroopersDerrick/
To donate to Larry & team Mike Gough:
To donate to Harry & team Mat Krum: https://www.facebook.com/donate/6582397221812866/
Curious for more details on the inner workings of RMR? Check out the first edition of this summer’s digital Ezine, Troop Talk.
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This is a fun and creative way to encourage community support for a great cause. It’s nice to see a fundraising campaign that brings people together with a bit of friendly competition while making a real impact. Sometimes when my schedule gets hectic, I jokingly say, "Take My Online Class," before getting back on track. Wishing the Troopers continued success with their fundraising efforts!
Great article showcasing how community-driven fundraising can inspire generosity and strengthen meaningful causes. The friendly rivalry makes giving engaging while supporting an important mission. It also reminds us that compassion extends beyond donations into everyday life. Policies such as Compassionate Leave UK reflect that same spirit by helping employees support loved ones during difficult moments. Building caring communities, whether through fundraising or workplace support, creates lasting positive impact for everyone.
It's great to see a fundraising campaign that combines friendly competition with meaningful support for the organization. Every contribution and shared post can make a real difference, and initiatives like this help bring the community together around a common goal. I found this update while taking a short break from reviewing MyEconLab Answers, and it was nice to read about people working together to support the Troopers. Best of luck with the campaign and reaching the fundraising target!
It’s inspiring to see how a friendly competition can turn into a powerful way to bring people together and support a meaningful cause. I always appreciate stories like this that highlight teamwork and community spirit. Sometimes, when I get bored, for a joke I say "Take my online class" just to make people laugh, but campaigns like the Rocky Mountain Rivalry show how a little creativity and shared effort can create a big impact. Wishing the Troopers and everyone involved a successful fundraising season.