Fairfield High School will host its fourth annual Donate Life Night on Friday, December 4th when the Trojans basketball teams host Fort Madison in Fairfield’s first conference matchup of the season, with this year’s theme being “Be a Hero.”
Organizers are asking the student section, band, and any kids attending to dress as superheroes in keeping with the theme, with the reminder that masks are not permitted under IHSAA rules. All other attendees are encouraged to either dress as superheroes or wear blue.
The evening will feature several fundraising activities. During halftime of the boys varsity game, the duck toss returns at $1 per duck, with a $100 cash prize for the winner, sponsored by Myers Excavating. Between the two varsity games, Jim Weaton will select one person from the crowd to participate in a blindfolded free throw contest — earning $100 for every basket made, with an additional $100 donated to Donate Life recipients for each basket. The contest is sponsored in memory of Nancy Weaton.
Several local businesses are donating money based on points scored by Fairfield teams throughout the evening: Iowa State Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Weaton Companies, Agri-Plastics, Libertyville Savings Bank, Washington State Bank, Pilot Grove Savings Bank, and Nicolet Bank. The FHS Booster Club will donate 10% of apparel and Trojan gear sales that evening.
An online apparel store is available for fans ahead of the game, with proceeds benefiting Little Superheroes, NMDP, and the Iowa Donor Network.
The Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office will also have tables set up during the event selling ducks and distributing information about the Iowa Donor Network.
Sponsors for the evening include Iowa State Bank, Farm Bureau Financial Services, Weaton Companies, and Agri-Plastics, who are also providing shirts for players, coaches, and managers.
Anyone interested in sponsoring or donating to the event can contact Mark Myers at the Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office.
