The Operation Backyard Gladiator Games puts teams (2, 3 or 4 members; male, female; 13 years old and up) through the paces in eight different sporting challenges that are for athletes of every skill level. The event, now in its sixth year, has grown from rather meager beginnings with 14 teams participating in its first year to last year’s event which recruited 31 teams and raised over $10,000 to support the programs of Knoxville Leadership Foundation. Our participants have gone to battle in contests including a golf chip shot, baseball accuracy throw, sprint, shot put, swimming, kayak and obstacle course, just to name a few. But every year, only one team walks away with the bragging rights and the coveted sword and trophy!

Next Steps:

• Make your own fundraising page: You can personalize it with your own story, photos, and more.
• Email your page to friends, family, and colleagues: They can donate by credit card in an easy, secure online transaction.
• FirstGiving transfers the money to us and helps reduce our administrative work.
• Registration Costs are $25 per person unless you are a corporately sponsored team.
  (If you are interested in creating a corporately sponsored team with your place of business contact Dan Myers by email at dmyers@klf.org)
• Teams are recommended to set a minimum goal of raising $100 per person on the team.
• See if your team can become the top fundraiser!

You don't have to send out letters in the mail or collect checks. To start fundraising click Register, and follow the steps to making or joining your team page.