Drummathon 2023

Drummathon 2023 in association with Grandscape and Roland, will be... drum roll please... October 22, 2023 at Grandscape in The Colony, TX (25 miles north of downtown Dallas). This is the third year it will be held at this thriving entertainment district in October, which also happens to be Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Grandscape sees over 8 million visitors per year!

Drummers, musicians, and friends come together from all over the world to raise funds through their own online fundraising page to fight against breast cancer. The day of the event will feature live music interspersed with drum solos, as well as solos by some of the top celebrity rock star drummers - with a chance to drum alongside the rock stars! Simultaneously, attendees to this free family-friendly event can relax on the lawn or visit shops, restaurants, vendor booths, and autograph booths as well as browse our "touchless bid" silent auctions and our Official Merchandise. There will even be opportunities to snap a picture with our celebrity guests on the "pink" carpet. While at the show, MC's will be throwing out an array of giveaways from our amazing sponsors.

As always, Drummathon is FREE to attend and FREE to register to fundraise, and you don't have to be a drummer to join in on the fun - anyone can register and fundraise! This is your chance to release your inner drummer!

The top 25 fundraisers ($250 minimum) by October 8, 2023 at 7p CT will receive:

1. A slot for the opportunity to play a timed drum solo at the event. NOTE: If you are one of the top 25 fundraisers, you can choose to accept or decline your drum solo spot. (Non-drummers, this is your chance to Release Your Inner Drummer!)
2. A goody bag full of freebies
3. Drummathon 2023 t-shirt
4. Drummathon 2023 drumsticks
5. Drummathon 2023 medal

In addition to the above prizes, the top THREE fundraisers ($250 raised minimum) by October 8, 2023 at 7 p.m. CT will win:

1. A 1st, 2nd or 3rd place trophy or plaque
2. Hundreds of dollars worth of amazing prizes from our sponsors. NEW this year: In "Part 2" of your registration (see the email after you register!) you have the choice of a drummer prize pack or a non-drummer prize pack. Drummers and non-drummers alike can win BIG! (If you can't attend in person, we will ship right to your door!)

Last, new this year are opportunities to fundraise to qualified be entered into one of two fantastic drawings!

1. 3-night all inclusive stay at Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana: To qualify, you must be 18 or older and raise over $2,500
2. Pacific Drumset (refurbished - see pic): To qualify, you must be 17 or under and raise over $1,00

All funds raised at Drummathon go towards mammograms, financial assistance for breast cancer treatment, and for breast cancer research and trials.

DRUMMATHON FUNDRAISER REGISTRATION IS OPEN (AND FREE!)!

START FUNDRAISING TODAY! Registration is always FREE!
Register to start fundraising now! Registration opened on May 16, 2023; winners will be captured on October 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. CT. Remember, you can fundraise beyond the capture date, however, it will not affect your winning status (again, the deadline for winning is Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m. CT). Mark the deadline on your calendars so that you can maximize your fundraising efforts and ensure your best chance to win prizes and a spot for your drum solo live at Drummathon on October 22! Need help registering? Reach out to us!

After you register, be sure to check out our Fundraising Tools and to join the Drummathon Fundraisers Facebook Group for early access to celebrity announcements, contests and fundraising tips. Remember, you MUST be registered to fundraise (or previously registered to fundraise for Drummathon) to join the group.

TOP FUNDRAISERS - THE FINE PRINT:
If you are one of the top registered 25 fundraisers,

1. Time slot. *We are unable to modify the schedule or accommodate requests.* The person who raises the most funds will go on at the latest drum solo slot and slots will be filled backwards from there.
2. Solo: You may perform a solo no longer than one minute. We are unable to accommodate tracks or music accompaniment for top fundraising drum solos.
3. We are unable to have someone drum in your place. If there is a drummer in your life you want to have a slot, encourage them to start a fundraising page, then promote their link.
4. Each campaign can only have one person associaited with it. Only that person is eligible to be a top fundraiser, win prizes and win a slot for a drum solo.

WARRIOR DRUM (select "Rewards" then the Warrior Drum Reward)
Honor or memorialize your favorite cancer warrior by having their name placed on our special Warrior Drum! The drum honoring and/or memorializing your favorite cancer warriors will be available at Drummathon 2023 at Grandscape in The Colony, TX on October 22, 2023. You'll be able to take photos with the drum at our auction booth where you can place a bid for the opportunity to win it and take it home!

For every $10 you donate, you may specify one name to be placed on the drum.
Deadline for donations for adding a name to the Warrior Drum is September 22, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Get your name in early!

Pay tribute to your favorite cancer warrior NOW by having their name placed on this special Warrior Drum! IMPORTANT: When you select this link, you will go to a donation page for "April Samuels - Drummathon 2023!", select "Rewards", then select the "Warrior Drum" reward. On the next screen, enter the amount of your donation in increments of $10, then place the name(s) of your warrior(s) in the comments, carefully ensuring the correct spelling. For every $10 you donate, you may specify one name to be placed on the drum. Deadline for donating to the Warrior Drum is September 22, 2023, 11:59 p.m. CT.

Special thanks to Sic Skinz Custom Drum Wraps and Tama Drums for sponsoring this years Warrior Drum!

AUCTIONS VIA EBAY
(with "touchless bidding")
Our auctions for Drummathon 2023 will be held in person AND via the Official Breast Cancer Can Stick It! eBay store (starting on Oct. 12). This means even if you can't attend, you can bid on amazing items from the comfort of your own home! (If bidding online, please note that most items can be shipped, however, some items will be marked for "Local Pick Up Only"). For those attending Drummathon 2023, you can see most items in person and touchless bid on any item via eBay from your mobile device at the event! Auctions will open on October 12, 2023 and will end towards the end of Drummathon on October 22, at 6:00 p.m. CT. Once the auctions go live on eBay, check each auction item for exact end dates and times.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Check out our sponsorship packages, available now! We can create custom partnership packages for you! The sooner we get you set up as a sponsor, the more publicity for your business or product! Sponsor deadline is September 15, 2023.

What is Drummathon?

Drummathon is an annual family-friendly fundraising event that brings together the drumming community (of all skill sets and ages) for one common goal: to fight breast cancer.

As Drummathon works to fight breast cancer, it is also a celebration of life, music, and passion! Top fundraising drummers have the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of family, friends and attendees! The event also features auctions, Official Breast Cancer Can Stick It! merchandise and Drummathon gear, along with some great musical guests throughout the event. It's fun for the whole family! Leading up to the event, drummers, musicians, and friends alike raise funds online to compete for a plethora of awesome prizes.

The 2015 inaugural event was hosted by Dan Shinder of Drum Talk TV and featured rock star royalty; drummers Carmine Appice (Ozzy, Rod Stewart, Ted Nugent), Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven & Hell), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Bang Tango, Mr. Big). Since that time, the celebrity alumni list has grown exponentially.

Drummathon is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase your talent and help eradicate breast cancer at the same time -- an experience that can't be beat!