Hometown BBQChicken BBQ Fundraiser
Miller’s BBQ fired up the grills and the whole town turned out for plates, sides, and a line down the lot — every dollar going straight to families in treatment.
Events & fundraisers
Where the army gathers
Every tournament bracket, popcorn tin, and toy cart carries the same message: this community shows up. Here’s what’s next — and what we’ve done together so far.
Just wrapped · September 20
Bloom Bar at Hummingbird Hills Winery
Buckets of fresh-cut dahlias, zinnias, and black-eyed Susans filled the tables as guests built bouquets of their own — with orange-ribbon cupcakes, Lucas’ Army cookies, and shirts on hand. Thank you to Hummingbird Hills Winery and everyone who came out to bloom for Lucas.
Past fundraisers
Where community became an army
Hometown BBQ
Giveback nightKendra Scott Giveback Event
A giveback night where a share of every purchase came back to Lucas’ Army — and where our mission display met a whole new crowd.
Holiday deliveryThanksgiving Morning Comfort
Partnered with Meghan’s Mission to fill the D7 nourishment room with pastries and fruit, so families spending Thanksgiving at the hospital woke up to something warm. You are not alone on this journey.
Heavenly birthdayLucas’ 14th Heavenly Birthday
We celebrated Lucas’ 14th heavenly birthday the way he would have wanted — delivering a mountain of gift cards and ribbon-topped cupcakes for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
School partnerFonda-Fultonville XC & Reels
Lucas’ hometown school district keeps showing up — the cross country team going orange, and students raising money and awareness all season long.
OngoingSpaghetti Dinner & Melodies Deliveries
A packed spaghetti dinner, plus the standing deliveries that never stop — breakfast trays, cookies for the nurses, and comfort items carried into The Melodies Center and D7 all year.
Tournament$3,680 raisedCornhole Tournament
Teams packed the boards at The Boardroom & Lounge for an afternoon of friendly competition, all of it in Lucas’ name.
Community night$4,160 raisedDine to Donate
Local restaurants gave a night of their proceeds so families in treatment never have to worry about their next meal.
Virtual fundraiser$4,127 raisedDouble Good Popcorn Fundraiser
A four-day virtual popcorn pop-up powered entirely by friends, family, and strangers who heard Lucas’ story.
Heavenly birthday$3,525 raisedGift Card Campaign
On Lucas’ 13th heavenly birthday, we delivered $3,525 in gift cards to The Melodies Center — gas, groceries, and small joys for families in treatment.
Community partner$5,000 raisedMohawk Honda’s 12 Days of Giving
Mohawk Honda chose Lucas’ Army for its 12 Days of Giving, presenting a $5,000 gift that goes straight to families in treatment.
Holiday traditionChristmas Toy Drive
Carts stacked with toys rolled into Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital so no child spends the holidays empty-handed.
Comfort deliveryWeighted Dinosaur Deliveries
Lucas’ weighted dinosaur never missed a hospital visit. Now we place one in the arms of every child who needs a battle buddy of their own.
SeasonalWreath Workshop
Neighbors filled a school cafeteria with fresh evergreen and ribbon, building wreaths together to support families in treatment.
AwarenessLeukemia Awareness Night
An evening of orange — balloons, shirts, and a whole community turning out to stand with kids in treatment.
Standing with us
It takes a whole community
To every local business, sponsor, school, team, and volunteer who has hosted an event, donated, or given their time — and to every neighbor who bought a plate, threw a bag, made a wreath, or picked a bouquet — thank you. None of this happens without you.
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Restaurants, teams, schools, and businesses across the Capital Region host fundraisers in Lucas’ name all year. We’ll help you plan it.