Past Fundraisers

2023 Benefit Dinner

November 11, 2023$110 per person or $880 for a Table of 8.

                                  Back on Saturday, November 11th, 2023 at the Atlas Valley Golf Club, we held our 9th Annual David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation’s Benefit Dinner. Thank you to Atlas Valley Golf Club for being such a great host! Special Thanks to our MC for the night, Jeff Nockovich! You did a wonderful job as always! Special Thanks to Ryan Powers for providing wonderful live music during this year’s event! Thanks to our donors, sponsors, for your support and donations and thanks to our Scholarship Recipients! Special thanks to our guest speaker of…

11th Annual Golf Outing – Sponsored By Jason White Homes

August 5, 2023$125 Per Golfer/$500 Per Team

                          Sponsored By:                                   The 11th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, August 5th, 2023 at: Atlas Valley Golf Club 8313 Perry Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Check in is at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start Includes: Green fees, Cart, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin *Skins and Mulligans will be collected at registration* Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed Teams welcomed! 36 team maximum. Click Here To…

2023 David Barns Classic

March 18th 2023 - March 19th 2023Starting at $27 (Championship Game at Little Caesar's Arena

Play Compete Help Foundation and David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation team up to host The David Barns Classic 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament Saturday, March 18th, 2023 Registration starts at 8:00am Event starts at 9:00am at Grand Blanc High School – East Campus 12500 Holly Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 5 on 5 Full court basketball tourney. Double elimination. One Division this year The Championship Game will be played Little Caesars Arena on Sunday March, 19th, 2023 @ 12:00pm Click Here To purchase tickets to the 2023 David Barns Classic Championship Game/Pistons V. Miami Heat Game Click here to download our sponsorship flyer for this event.

2022 Benefit Dinner – Sponsored By Cranberries Cafe

Nov 5th, 2022$110 per person or $880 for a Table of 8.

                                            Sponsored By:               The 8th Annual David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation’s Benefit Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at: Atlas Valley Golf Club 8313 Perry Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Cocktail Hour starts at 6:00pm. The night will consist of cocktails, dinner, guest speakers, live and silent auctions and Raffle drawing. Ticket and Sponsorship Sales Have Ended! See you all on Saturday November 5th! If you’re unable to attend our Benefit Dinner this year, and would still…

10th Annual Golf Outing – Sponsored By Jason White Homes

August 13, 2022$100 Per Golfer/$400 Per Team

                            Sponsored By:                                   The 10th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at: Devil’s Ridge Golf Club 3700 Metamora Rd. Oxford, MI 48371 Check in is at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start Includes: Green fees, Cart, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin *Skins and Mulligans will be collected at registration* Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed Teams welcomed! 36 team maximum.   EVENT IS…

2022 David Barns Classic

Feb.19th 2022 - Mar. 13th 2022$60/per player

Play Compete Help Foundation and David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation team up to host The David Barns Classic 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament Saturday, February 19th, 2022 Registration starts at 8:00am Event starts at 9:00am at Grand Blanc High School – East Campus 12500 Holly Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 5 on 5 Full court basketball tourney. Double elimination. One Division this year All Team Spots Are Filled For 2022! The Championship Game will be played Little Caesars Arena on Sunday March, 13th, 2022 @ 3:00pm Click Here To Purchase Tickets!                                  …

10th Annual Faith.Hope.Life. Fundraiser & Volleyball Tournament

July 10th, 2021$35 Per Player ($140 Competitive 4's/$210 Rec's 6's)

The 10th Annual Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for July 10th, 2021 at: Madden’s Lounge 809 N. State Rd. Davison, MI 48423 The Volleyball Tournament will feature two divisions: competitive 4’s and rec 6’s. Additionally, the event will include BBQ, corn-hole game, and raffles. 10 years & going strong! Always so thankful for players & sponsors every year! We have been able to assist multiple local families with financial assistance and student athletes with scholarships. Let’s make this another successful year. Registration opens Monday, May 10th, 2021 @ 9:00am to the First 50 Teams in any division. Click Here To Register! Registration Closes June 30th! For questions and sponsorship opportunities, please…

9th Annual Golf Outing

Aug 7, 2021$100 Per Golfer/$400 Per Team

Sponsored By:                    The 9th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at: Devil’s Ridge Golf Club 3700 Metamora Rd. Oxford, MI 48371 Check in is at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start Includes: Green fees, Cart, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin *Skins and Mulligans will be collected at registration* Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed Teams welcomed! 36 team maximum Registration is now closed! See you all on August 7th! For Questions, Please Contact Sarah at sarah@faithhopelife.com If you’re unable to attend our Golf Outing…

2021 David Barns Classic

April 17, 2021$60/per player

Play Compete Help Foundation and David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation team up to host The David Barns Classic 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament Saturday, April 17th, 2021 Registration starts at 8:00am Event starts at 9:00am at Oakland Fieldhouse 2139 Austin Ave, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 5 on 5 Full court basketball tourney. Double elimination. One Division this year 12 Teams Maximum $60 per player 5 Player minimum All Team Spots Are Filled For 2021! Click Here To Purchase Sponsorships! For Questions, Contact Tony Johnson at tonyjohnson423@gmail.com If you’re unable to attend The 2020 David Barns Classic, and would still like to donate to David’s Faith & Hope For Life…

2021 David Barns HS Boys & Girls Basketball Individual Showcase

August 21, 2021$100 per player + $7.72 Eventbrite Processing Fee

Hosted by The Michigan Cagers Boys Basketball Club and David’s Faith & Hope For Life Foundation Saturday, August 21st 2021 (H.S. Boys & Girls) at: Oakland Fieldhouse 2139 Austin Ave Rochester Hills, MI 48309 Guest Speakers Prep Hoops – Scott Hankamp Banks Hoops – Steve Bell All Eyes On U Hoops – Steve Schwanda The Boys & Girls Individual Showcase will be held from 9:30am to 5:00pm on Saturday August 21st Check-in for both days is at 9:30am to 10:00am. Guest Speakers 10am EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Make sure you are there at the entry time listed for check-in and jersey. There is no showcase registration at the event on…

2020 David Barns HS Boys & Girls Basketball Individual Showcase

October 3rd, 2020$75.00 + $6.20 Eventbrite Processing Fee

Hosted by The Michigan Cagers Boys Basketball Club and David's Faith & Hope For Life Foundation October 3rd, 2020 at: Oakland Fieldhouse  2139 Austin Ave. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 200 Colleges from Michigan, Ohio, & Indiana have been contacted for this recruiting event. The Boys Individual Showcase will be held from 11:30am to 3:30pm The Girls Individual Showcase will be held from 3:45pm to 7:30pm Registration is Closed! Coach Strong has emailed the latest up to date information about this event. Please check your email for any possible changes or updates before the event on October 3rd. If you have not received any emails from Coach Strong, please check your...

2020 Benefit Raffle

October 9th, 2020

Details Coming Soon! Ticket sales will begin late spring/early summer 2020, with the drawing being held at our 7th Benefit Dinner on October 9th, 2020.

2021 Benefit Dinner

October 22nd, 2021$100 per person or $900 for a Table of 10.

                                  The 7th Annual David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation’s Benefit Dinner will be held on Friday, October 22nd 2021 at: Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center 6950 Rochester Rd Troy,MI 48085 The night will consist of cocktails, dinner, guest speakers, live and silent auctions and Raffle drawing. Ticket sales for the 7th Annual Benefit Dinner have ended. See you on October 22nd!   If you’re unable to attend our Benefit Dinner this year, and would still like to donate to David’s Faith & Hope For Life Foundation, please click here.

9th Annual Faith.Hope.Life. Fundraiser & Volleyball Tournament

August 8th, 2020$35 Per Player ($140 Competitive 4's/$210 Rec's 6's)

*EVENT DATE HAS CHANGED TO AUGUST 8th, 2020* The 9th Annual Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for July 11th, 2020 at: Madden’s Lounge 809 N. State Rd. Davison, MI 48423 The Volleyball Tournament will feature two divisions: competitive 4’s and rec 6’s. Additionally, the event will include BBQ, corn-hole game, and raffles. 9 years & going strong! Always so thankful for players & sponsors every year! We have been able to assist multiple local families with financial assistance and student athletes with scholarships. Let’s make this another successful year. Registration opens Wednesday, May 2oth, 2020 @ 10:00am to the First 50 Teams in any division. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! For questions…

8th Annual Golf Outing

August 1st, 2020

Sponsored By:                    The 8th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st, 2020 at: Devil’s Ridge Golf Club 3700 Metamora Rd. Oxford, MI 48371 Check in is at 8:00 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start Includes: Green fees, Cart, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner PRIZES for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin *Skins and Mulligans will be collected at registration* Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed Teams welcomed! 36 team maximum Registration Is Now Closed! See you all on August 1st! For Questions, Please Contact Sarah at sarah@faithhopelife.com If you’re unable to attend our Golf Outing…

2020 David Barns Classic

February 22nd, 2020$60/per player

Play Compete Help Foundation and David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation team up to host The David Barns Classic 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament Registration starts at 8:00am Event starts at 9:00am at Grand Blanc High School 12500 Holly Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 5 on 5 Full court basketball tourney. Double elimination. Two Divisions this year – “Competitive” and “Fun” 12 Teams In Each Division Maximum $60 per player “Competitive” Division: This is great basketball. Pro, College Level Play. Better bring your “A”-game “Fun” Division: This division is for fun! If you should be in the competitive division, play in that! You know who you are. 5 Player minimum…

2019 Benefit Raffle

October 11th, 2019$100

Thanks to all who participated in our 2019 Benefit Raffle! Congratulations to our Winners! Grand Prize Winner: Jeanette A. Second Prize Winner: Karin S. Third Prize Winner: The Short Family All raffle proceeds will go to David’s Faith & Hope For Life Foundation to continue funding The David Barns Scholarship and to continue supporting and individuals enduring hardships caused by adverse medical conditions.  

2019 Benefit Dinner

October 11th, 2019$100/$900 Table

On Friday October 11th, 2019,  We held our 6th Annual Benefit Dinner Petruzzello’s in Troy, MI, and it was an amazing night! Thanks to all who attended and made the night magical! The 2019 Benefit Raffle was a huge success! Thanks again to MotorCity Power Sports and Alchemy Hour Vacation Rentals for their generous prize donations for our second and third place prizes for the raffle! Special thanks to our MC, Jeffry Nockovich for hosting the evening, our DJ Randy with Mike Staff Productions | Wedding DJ, Photography & Videography, and all of amazing volunteers that help make the night run smoothly! Special thanks to all of our speakers for the evening for sharing their stories! Congratulations…

7th Annual Golf Outing

August 17th, 2019$100 Person/$400 Team

On August 17th, we held our 7th Annual Golf Outing, at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club. Thanks to all of our golfers who participated in this years outing! The weather was perfect! Thanks to all of our sponsors and donors for supporting this year’s outing! Special thanks to Devil’s Ridge Golf Club for being such great hosts once again!  Thank you for your continued support and we can’t wait to see you all next year! For Questions, Please Contact Sarah at sarah@faithhopelife.com If you’re unable to attend our Golf Outing this year, and would still like to donate to David’s Faith & Hope For Life Foundation, please click here. Click here…

8th Annual Faith.Hope.Life. Fundraiser & Volleyball Tournament

July 13th, 2019$35 Per Player ($140 Competitive 4's/$210 Rec's 6's)

On July 13th, we held the 8th Annual Faith. Hope. Life. Volleyball Tournament and Fundraiser at Madden’s Lounge in Davison, MI. Thanks to all who participated, donated, sponsored, and spectated the 8th Annual Faith. Hope. Life. Volleyball Tournament and Fundraiser! It definitely made DB’s birthday weekend very special and he would’ve been proud! It was great to see so many new faces this year as well as the many familiar faces each year at this wonderful event! Thanks to Madden’s Lounge for being such a great host for our event once again! Special thanks to Board Member, Carlie Gianotti and The Gianotti Family for organizing and running such a great event, each and every…

2019 David Barns Classic

February 2nd, 2019

February 2nd, 2019, Play Compete Help Foundation along with David’s Faith & Hope For Life Foundation hosted the 2019 David Barns Classic Basketball Tournament and Fundraiser. Thanks to all of the participants who make this tournament possible and put on a great day of fun basketball competition! Special thanks to all of our Sponsors: GET A HAIRCUT MENS SHOP!, Coach Ames of Raymond James, Green Planet Lawn & Tree Care, LaDuc Siding and Window Co., Ferguson Waterworks, Flushing, MI, ELGA Credit Union, Greg Johnson – Hantz Financial, and Farn & MJS Squared. Special thanks to Grand Blanc Community Schools for renting us such a great facility with great staff to help us put this wonderful event on! Special…

2018 Benefit Dinner

October 19th, 2018

On October 19th, we held our 5th Annual Benefit Dinner at Petruzzello’s in Troy, MI. Thanks to all who attended and made the night magical. Your continued support makes us successful in our mission to help those in need, and we are grateful! Special thanks to our Board Member, Briana Vargo for again organizing and putting together a wonderful and successful evening once again! Special thanks to our M.C. for the evening, Jeffry Nokovich for hosting our evening! Special Thanks to Board Member, Kyle Gianotti for being our Auctioneer for our Live Auction! A Very Special Thanks to our Cocktail Sponsors : Cranberries Cafe, Carson Site-Prep LLC., Teresa Stinson, & Tracy Vargo. A Very Special Thanks again to Cranberries…

6th Annual Golf Outing

August 12th, 2018$100 per golfer/$400 per team

On August 12th, 2018, We held our 6th Annual Golf Outing at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, in Oxford, MI. The event was sponsored by Ferguson Waterworks – Flushing, MI Branch. A huge thank you to all of our participants and sponsors! We had the biggest turn out and the outing raised the most money in it’s 6 year history! Special thanks to our event sponsor, Ferguson Waterworks! Special thanks to Devil’s Ridge Golf Club for being gracious hosts at their beautiful course! Special thanks to Twisted Willow Photography for the great photos capturing our event! Special thanks to our Board Member and Secretary, Sarah Abbey for organizing such a great…

7th Annual Faith.Hope.Life. Fundraiser & Volleyball Tournament

July 14th, 2018

Thanks to all who participated, donated, sponsored, and spectated the 7th Annual Faith. Hope. Life. Volleyball Tournament and Fundraiser! It definitely made DB’s birthday very special and he would’ve been proud! Thanks to Madden’s Lounge for being such a great host for our event once again! Special thanks to Board Member, Carlie Gianotti and The Gianotti Family for organizing and running such a great event, each and every year! See you on July 13th, 2019! Thank you for your continued support! Faith. Hope. Life. Click here for event history  

2018 David Barns Classic

February 24th, 2018$60 per player

A Big Thank You to Tony Johnson and the Play Compete Help Foundation for putting on another great David Barns Classic Tournament! Thanks to all of the players who make this event fun to compete in and very fun to watch! Thanks to everyone who came out just to watch! Thank you to our Sponsors!  We also could not do this tourney without you! Green Planet Lawn & Tree Care, ELGA Credit Union, LaDuc Siding and Window Co., Ferguson Waterworks, Coach Ames of Raymond James, Kim Sims, Tom Tolliver and Johnny Macs, and to Tony Johnson’s Dad TJ Terry “Bird” Johnson RIP! Thank you all for your continued support! Faith….

2017 Benefit Dinner

October 20th, 2017

The David’s Faith and Hope for Life’s 4th Annual Benefit dinner was held on October 20th, 2017 at Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center in Troy, MI Our M.C. and Guest Speaker for the evening was Jeffry Nokovich, a close friend of David’s.  We also had presentation of our fourth annual collegiate scholarship to the recipients, Joey Stark & Danielle Petras. The evening featured a family style dinner, premium open bar, silent and live auctions. A BIG thank you from our Board of Directors to everyone who attended our 4th Annual Benefit Dinner at Petruzzello’s on Friday night! It was our most successful benefit dinner to date! Special thank you to our Board Member, Briana Vargo for…

5th Annual Golf Outing

August 12th, 2017$100 per golfer

In the spring of 2011 when David was first diagnosed with cancer, family and friends rallied around him in efforts to lend financial support. David’s love for sports led loved ones to plan a golf fundraiser. The day was filled with competitive spirit, community, auctions, fellowship, raffles, fun, donations, and people gathering around a charismatic person who was in need of help. David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation strives to continue the tradition of holding an annual golf fundraiser to raise money for those in need of help.

On August 12th, 2013 David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation held their First Annual Golf Outing at Atlas Valley Country Club, 92 golfers were in attendance. Golfers participated in an 18 hole, four person scramble, on a beautiful private course.

6th Annual Faith.Hope.Life. Fundraiser & Volleyball Tournament

July 15th, 2017

The 1st Volleyball Fundraiser was held in July 2012 to help David and his family pay for medical expenses. The event was extremely successful and capped off by an appearance from David in the midst of his battle with cancer.

The Volleyball Tournament will continue to be held as a fundraiser for the Foundation. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund our scholarship program, provide financial support to individuals facing life altering medical-related conditions, and continue to offer B&D basketball camps to the local community.

2017 David Barns Classic

Feb 18th, 2017$60

Play Compete Help Foundation and David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation team up to host The David Barns Classic. 5 on 5 Basketball Tournament Event starts at 9:00am. 5 on 5 full court basketball tourney – Double elimination Maximum of 18 teams – 2 Registered Refs each game $60/per player – Includes 2017 DBC reversible jersey Registration starts @ 8am – Tip off @ 9am

2016 Benefit Dinner

October 14th, 2016

The David’s Faith and Hope for Life’s 3rd Annual Benefit dinner was held on October 14th, 2016 at Andiamo Banquet Center in Warren, MI Our guest speaker for the evening was John Buterakos.  We also had presentation of our third annual collegiate scholarship to the recipients, Cameron Pawlik & Magdalena Kotlarz For 2016, because of your support, we were able to expand The David Barns Scholarship to both a male and female high school senior, from just offering only one annually. The evening featured a family style dinner, premium open bar, silent and live auctions. Thanks to all who came out and sponsored last Friday night’s 3rd Annual Foundation Benefit Dinner!! What…

2015 Benefit Dinner

October 16, 2015

David’s Faith and Hope for Life’s 2nd Annual Benefit dinner was held on October 16th, 2015. Some of our aid recipients were our guest speakers and told their stories of adversity. We also presented our second annual collegiate scholarship to Lauren Robb. The evening featured a family style dinner, premium open bar, silent and live auctions. Thank you very much to all that were able to attend Our 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner! Your continued support in our Foundation allows us to help people in need and to keep David’s legacy alive. We are so humbled.Very Special Thanks to Kizzy, Jami, and Colleen for sharing your inspiring stories with us. The courage and…

2014 Benefit Dinner

May 22, 2014$100 PER PERSON

David’s Faith and Hope for Life’s 1st Annual Benefit dinner was held on May 22nd, 2014.  Detroit Lions Great Herman Moore was our guest speaker and we presented of our first annual collegiate scholarship to Christine Rysenga. The evening featured a family style dinner, premium open bar, silent and live auctions. A BIG Thanks to everyone who attended our First Annual Benefit dinner! It was a huge success! A special Thanks to Ryan Slocum for hosting our event, Doug Podell for running the live auction, and Detroit Lions great, Herman Moore for being our guest speaker! Congratulations to our 1st annual David Barns Scholarship winner, Christine Rysenga, from Berkley High School! Thank…

1st Annual Golf Outing

August 12th, 2013

On August 12th, 2013 David’s Faith & Hope for Life Foundation held their First Annual Golf Outing at Atlas Valley Country Club, 92 golfers were in attendance. Golfers participated in an 18 hole, four person scramble, on a beautiful private course. Support for the foundation came with 33 hole sponsors, Putting Contest Sponsor; Farm Bureau agent Tim Stevenson, Lunch Sponsor; Comfort Care Senior Home, LLC, and  Atlas Valley Country Club for sponsoring the Hole-In-One Contest. We had many great prizes that were donated that were raffled off; we would like to thank everyone for their generosity. Many thanks to all that participated in the first annual outing. The volunteers who…

2nd Annual Faith.Hope.Life. Fundraiser & Volleyball Tournament

July 13th, 2013

The 1st Volleyball Fundraiser was held in July 2012 to help David and his family pay for medical expenses. The event was extremely successful and capped off by an appearance from David in the midst of his battle with cancer. The Volleyball Tournament will continue to be held as a fundraiser for the Foundation. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund our scholarship program, provide financial support to individuals facing life altering medical-related conditions, and continue to offer B&D basketball camps to the local community.