08/01/2026
Dear Sunrisers Family,
Today is the day!
This is the final day of the Drum Corps Rivalry Campaign, and I'm asking you personally to help us finish strong.
https://www.sunrisersdrumcorps.org/rivalry.html #/
Over the past several weeks, you've seen our members pouring their hearts into this season. They've rehearsed in the heat, traveled countless miles, and given everything they have to represent the Sunrisers with pride. Now it's our turn to rally behind them.
You've heard me mention it in previous emails, but it's worth saying again because it's the reality we're facing. The cost of getting our corps to Indianapolis has continued to climb throughout the season. Between charter buses, lodging, fuel, truck leasing, and other unexpected transportation expenses that simply couldn't have been predicted, we've had to work harder than ever to close the financial gap. Today is our last opportunity through this campaign to help offset those costs, and I'm asking for your help one more time.
Whether you can give $10, $25, $50, or more, your gift today truly makes a difference. Every dollar raised goes directly toward helping our members get to the DCI All-Age World Championships and represent the Sunrisers with pride on one of the biggest stages in drum corps.
Please take just a minute to make your gift today:
https://www.sunrisersdrumcorps.org/rivalry.html #/
If you've already donated, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you're unable to give, you can still make a tremendous impact by sharing our campaign with your family, friends, coworkers, and fellow drum corps supporters. One share could introduce the Sunrisers to someone who's looking for a great organization to support.
I'd also like to recognize and sincerely thank those who have recently stepped up to help us get down the road:
Raymond Fudge, Brian Jurgan, Tracy Reilly, Patty Bauer, Elizabeth Ryan, Paul Antaki, Kenneth McIsaac, Lisa Grunn, Lee DeLorenzo, Brian Woods, Lawrence Visconti, Matthew Balls, Joe Boroden, Chet Doboe, Diane Farrell, Dania Cabrera, Cheryl Middleton, Anonymous Parent, Shannon Ticali, Megan Curran, Eileen O'Neil, Cynthia Palmer, Kevin Foster, Chris Bauer, Joseph Thompson, Mike Clougher, John Clougher, Dan Reuther, Erin Sipley, Patrick Miller, Melanie True, Roger Donna, Raymond Fallon, Johanna Martinez, Denise Colon, Lee Howard, Mary Minnick, Nancy Goldstein, and Kevin Carraher.
Your generosity is helping make this journey possible, and on behalf of every member, volunteer, instructor, and staff member, thank you.
As Executive Director, I've watched this corps overcome challenge after challenge this season. I've seen our members refuse to quit, our volunteers give countless hours behind the scenes, and our staff pour everything they have into creating an incredible experience for these performers. They have earned the opportunity to walk into Lucas Oil Stadium knowing that their Sunrisers family stood behind them every step of the way.
Today is our last chance for the Rivalry
If you've been waiting to make your gift, please don't wait any longer. Help us cross the finish line together and send the Sunrisers to Indianapolis with the support they deserve.
Thank you for believing in this corps, our members, and our mission.
With sincere gratitude,
David
