Sponsorship opportunities in Lakeland, Florida
10 upcoming events hosted by Lakeland-area nonprofits looking for sponsors.
Sheryl’s BreastFest – 11th Annual Music Festival and Cancer Benefit
Sheryl’s BreastFest is an annual music festival and cancer benefit that brings the community together to support cancer awareness and research. This event features live music, food, and activities, all aimed at raising funds for cancer-related causes.
Annual Fundraising Dinner with NFL Star Mike Alstott
Join Tri-County Human Services for an Annual Fundraising Dinner featuring special guest Mike Alstott, supporting a campaign to build affordable housing units for families experiencing homelessness. The evening includes a cocktail hour, dinner program, and live auction, all aimed at addressing housing instability in the community.
2026 Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K
The Lakeland Police Foundation is honored to announce the 10th Annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K, which will take place on May 16, 2026. This cherished event provides our community an opportunity to come together in a meaningful way while participating in a unique physical fitness activity led by members of our police, fire, EMS, and military teams. This year’s event will honor the brave law enforcement officers who tragically lost their lives over the past year.
Strong, Smart & Bold Gala
The Strong, Smart & Bold Gala is Girls Inc.'s largest fundraising event of the year — an evening of live auction, dinner, and keynote recognizing community champions. Proceeds fund after-school programming across three Polk County sites.
Run for their Lives 2026
The SPCA Florida Run for Their Lives 5K brings together runners, walkers, and animal lovers for an unforgettable morning with a mission. Set against the scenic beauty of Peterson Park, this professionally chipped race offers the thrill of competition alongside the joy of running—or walking—with your four-legged companion. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a lively awards ceremony, and the powerful feeling of knowing your participation helps give animals a second chance.
Summer Backpack Build
kidsPACK's Summer Backpack Build packs 10,000 weekend meals in one morning across three shifts. Corporate teams sponsor + staff shifts together.
Doc Walk 5K
Doc Walk 5K brings 900+ runners and families around Lake Hollingsworth to underwrite free medical, dental, and vision care. Sponsors receive course signage, finisher-area branding, and bib logo placement.
6th Annual Rally and Ride Out of the Darkness
A fully escorted ride and community rally to honor lives lost and support mental health resources for families and veterans. Join us in Lakeland, Florida for a fully escorted ride and community rally to honor lives lost and connect people to support. Hosted by Love Surrounds You®.
Hope Dinner
Hope Dinner underwrites Talbot House's December–March winter shelter program and year-round meal services. Sponsors hear directly from graduates of the recovery program and see their impact measured in shelter-nights funded.
VISTEBall
VISTEBall is VISTE’s signature annual fundraising event that features a variety of games, food and drinks, prizes, and an Online Auction, all aimed at helping local seniors in need. This popular golf-themed event brings the community together for a fun-filled evening while supporting VISTE’s mission to enable elderly persons to remain safely and independently in their own homes.
