Take part in Next Legacy’s 9th Annual NCAA Bracket Challenge(s) while supporting the Ryan Nece Foundation’s 20th year of empowering the next generation of servant leaders. This year, there are two ways to get in on the fun:
Step 1: Enter a Bracket — Two Options This Year
Option 1: Pay your $50 per bracket entry fee here — up to 25 bracket entries allowed per challenge
- $25 will be donated to the Ryan Nece Foundation to support its mission of empowering teens through volunteerism and leadership programs.
- $25 will go toward the winner’s pot, awarded to the single winner from each Men’s and Women’s bracket challenge.
Through Zeffy, the Ryan Nece Foundation will never incur any fees, even if you opt out of their optional contribution during the donation process. 100% of your donation supports our mission to empower the next generation of servant leaders.
PLEASE NOTE: $50 IS ONE BRACKET ENTRY INTO ONE TOURNAMENT OR THE OTHER. TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH BRACKET CHALLENGES (MEN’S & WOMEN’S), A $100 MINIMUM DONATION IS REQUIRED. ANY ADDITIONAL DONATIONS ADDED OUTSIDE OF BRACKET ENTRIES WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE WINNER’S POTS.
Option 2: Join the $20 for 20 Years Movement at $20/month
This year, in honor of the Ryan Nece Foundation’s 20th anniversary, you can choose to make an even bigger impact by becoming a $20/month recurring donor.
- $20 will be donated to the Ryan Nece Foundation each month to sustain programs serving over 2,200 students annually.
- $10 (this month only) will go toward the winner’s pot, so you’re still in it to win it.
- BONUS: Thanks to our partners at Next Legacy, every $20/month donor will receive a special gift as a thank-you for your ongoing commitment.
Sign up for $20/month here
PLEASE NOTE: $20/MONTH IS ONE BRACKET ENTRY INTO ONE TOURNAMENT OR THE OTHER. TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH BRACKET CHALLENGES (MEN’S & WOMEN’S), USE OPTION ONE AND COMPLETE A $50 DONATION FOR EACH ADDED BRACKET. ANY ADDITIONAL DONATIONS ADDED OUTSIDE OF BRACKET ENTRIES WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE WINNER’S POTS.
From here, you can proceed to Step 2:
Step 2: Get in on the action! (Only after completing Step 1)
Depending on how many brackets you purchased, enter into the competition(s):
Ryan Nece Foundation x Next Legacy Men’s Bracket Challenge
*You must create your bracket(s) before Thursday, 3/19 @ 12:15 PM ET
Ryan Nece Foundation x Next Legacy Women’s Bracket Challenge
*You must create your bracket(s) before Friday, 3/20 @ 11:30 AM ET
If prompted, the password to join the group is: RNFMADNESS
GOOD LUCK!
Grand prize for each bracket challenge includes 50% of proceeds from that particular winner’s pot.
The other 50% benefits the Ryan Nece Foundation mission to create opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through volunteerism and inspirational leadership programs. Here’s what your support makes possible:
- $2,500 sponsors one high school (approximately 5 periods of 150 students) through a full school year of monthly leadership lessons
- $1,000 provides 200 hot meals and resources to those in need through our annual Power of ThanksGiving Celebrations
- $500 provides one high school student with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to a community in crisis through one of our annual service-learning trips
- $250 provides one high school student with year-long education on how to better serve their community through our two-year Student Service Program
- $100 provides one month of service education to one class of high school students enrolled in the Student Service Program
- $20/month sponsors one student through our programming and creates lasting impact for our mission
