Sponsor a Square & Shine a Spotlight on FND Awareness!

Not Defined By FND
Aug 6
2 min read

We’ve got big news — and it comes with hockey sticks, thousands of fans, and one incredible opportunity.

Not Defined By FND has been selected as a Nonprofit of the Night with the Fayetteville Marksmen, a professional hockey team right here in North Carolina! That means we get a special night to share our mission, raise awareness for Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and connect with the community in a powerful and high-energy environment.

But here’s the catch: To take our place at center ice, we need to raise $1,200 by September — and we need your help to do it.

🧊 What Is “Nonprofit of the Night”?

The Fayetteville Marksmen’s Nonprofit of the Night program is a unique community spotlight that highlights one local nonprofit per home game. As the featured organization, we’ll receive:

✅ A dedicated booth on the concourse to engage with thousands of fans

✅ Live in-game shoutouts over the arena loudspeaker

✅ Exposure on the video scoreboard and LED ribbon boards

✅ A chance to distribute materials, collect donations, and connect with supporters

✅ Potential features on the Marksmen’s social media and digital platforms

✅And more!

In short? This is an incredible awareness and visibility platform — and an unforgettable moment for our community.

💙 Why This Matters: Amplifying FND Awareness

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is one of the most common neurological conditions, yet it’s also one of the least understood. People living with FND often face:

Stigma and misunderstanding
Delayed or misdiagnoses
Limited access to resources and support

This night isn’t just about hockey. It’s about bringing FND into the spotlight — literally. It’s about education, visibility, and standing up for a condition that deserves to be seen, heard, and understood.

🎯 The Game Plan: Sponsor a Square!

To help us raise the $1,200 we need, we’ve launched a fun and easy fundraiser called:

🎟️ Sponsor a Square

Here’s how it works:

💵 Each square is just $10

🔢 We have 120 squares on our campaign board

🧡 Each donation helps us reach our goal — and secure our night on the ice!

When you donate, you’ll be asked: “How would you like your name to appear on the board?”

You can use:

Your name
A nickname
A tribute like “In Honor of [Name]”
Or show pride with “FND Warrior” or “FND Supporter”

We’ll update the board regularly so you can see our progress. Whether you sponsor one square or ten, you’re helping us make a huge impact.

🚨 Don’t Miss This Chance to Be Part of Something Big

This is more than a fundraiser — it’s a chance to put FND awareness on the big screen, both literally and figuratively. Your $10 donation helps us: