New Partnership - West Potomac High School Athletic Boosters
Check out "supportwestpotomac.com" to see the good work that they do for the West Potomac community.
We are proud to announce that we've entered into a partnership with the West Potomac High School Booster Club. The Bobby Merritt Foundation is now a Wolverine Silver Sponsor! Bobby played several sports at West Potomac and we believe that providing support to student athletes and helping to maintain athletic facilities is just another way to keep Bobby's memory alive.
SAVE THE DATE! 11/23
At Fort Hunt Park, join us at our Annual Bobby Bowl on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at 11:00am!!
HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY 10/27/23
Bobby 29th 10/27/2023
Bobby’s last of his 20’s… happy 29th birthday on 10/27/23 <3.
!! SAVE THE DATE !! {NOV 19}
Friends- we haven’t been in touch lately but we are working behind the scenes. More information to share on the 2022 Bobby Bowl event on November 19th (and new partnerships) coming soon!
Stay tuned.
BMF
Newsletter Beginnings
Friends! It has been sometime since we last spoke. Since then we have :
Gotten ourselves on Instagram : @bobbymerrittfoundation #BMFNotInVain (150+ followers in 24hrs, wow!)
Decided to begin a newsletter… we will use Mail Chimp, which, I think Bobby would appreciate.
Accepted (and are humbled by) the 2021 Fort Hunt Football and Cheer Appreciation Award!
Stay tuned. You will see what we’re up to - be it recent activity, new endeavors, key learnings about substance abuse and more.
It’s Finally Here!
Tomorrow (November 20) is the date! The Bobby Bowl at Ft. Hunt Park at 12:00. Come for food, drink, football, a corn hole tournament, silent auction (fall planter, gift baskets, Caps tickets and more), raffles (various gift cards, AirPods, an Echo Dot and more!) T-shirts for sale ($20.00) and limited edition commemorative pint glasses ($10.00 per glass, $15.00 for two, $20.00 for a set of four).
Hope to see everyone tomorrow!
Limited Edition Commemorative Bobby Merritt Foundation Pint Glasses!
Available for purchase at the November 20 Bobby Bowl event!!
$10 per glass
$15 for a set of two
$20 for a set of four
Proceed to be used to provide continued support to the Ft. Hunt Athletic Association and local organizations providing assistance to those in need of help and support battling substance abuse.
Happy 27th Birthday, Bobby. We love and miss you dearly.
In our hearts forever. October 27, 1994.
!!2021 BOBBY BOWL!!
Don’t miss the return of the Bobby Merritt Turkey Bowl! Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Fort Hunt Park (12:00 pm).
There will be food, drink, an auction/raffle, t-shirts and football! RSVP on Facebook Here !
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
$1,000 OR MORE*
Large logo placement on event banner, website and t-shirt
Free t-shirt
$500 to $1,000*
Smaller logo placement on event banner, website and t-shirt
Free t-shirt
Gifts of $250 or more*
Name on event banner and website
*to be included on the banner and t-shirts, donations must be made by November 5, 2021
!!SAVE THE DATE!!
The annual Turkey Bobby Bowl is back for 2021. The date is Saturday, November 20 at the usual place (Ft. Hunt Park). More details to follow.
We are beginning the search for sponsors. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in partnering with the Foundation, please contact us. Information can be found on the Facebook/Foundation website.
Your Support!
Since inception, BMF has netted just over $25,000 in donations through the annual Bobby Bowl fundraising events, Amazon Smiles and general donations.
With your contributions, BMF has paid these funds forward to support the following organizations:
Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association
The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria
The Partnership to End Addiction
Chosen Vision, Inc.
Alive! Family Assistance Program
Northern Virginia Counseling Services
Alice’s Kids
Alexandria Seaport Fund
Additionally, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, BMF reached out to families in need and helped purchase food and other necessary household supplies.
Fall 2021 Scholarships
This fall we have donated a total of $3,500.00 to the Fort Hunt commissioner ! Most scholarships are through the county, but due to the pandemic there was a disruption in cash flow. Luckily, through your contributions, we have made it possible for 14 kids to be able to play football this season.