The Amazing Road Rally

At the Charles Lea Center Foundation, our annual fundraising events are more than just memorable—they’re impactful. Whether it’s a live performance or a community-wide campaign, each event plays a vital role in raising funds for individuals with disabilities in Spartanburg County. Moreover, these efforts help us cover important needs that fall outside the Center’s standard budget.

After the rally, participants gather for a casual dinner featuring local favorites, drinks, and dancing. It’s an evening full of camaraderie and celebration.

Multiple sponsorship levels—from $300 to $10,000—are available and include perks like team entries, logo placements, and promotional opportunities. Sponsorships directly support services provided by the Charles Lea Center and help us expand our impact.

📖 Read more about the Amazing Road Rally

Lip Sync Battle Spartanburg

Lights, costumes, and show-stopping performances—welcome to Spartanburg’s most electrifying night! The Lip Sync Battle Spartanburg gives local teams the chance to take the stage and channel their inner rock stars in a no-holds-barred competition for charity. Participants pick their own songs, dress the part, and bring their best moves as they compete for the title of “High Note Heroes.”

This event is always a sell-out success. In 2024 alone, it raised an incredible $760,000! We’re thrilled to announce the next Lip Sync Battle will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025.

📖 Explore the Lip Sync Battle Spartanburg

March Awareness Campaign

Every March, during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we launch our March Awareness Campaign. This is a collaborative effort that partners with locally owned businesses in Spartanburg County. These businesses choose a day, week, or even the whole month to host “give-back” events benefiting the Charles Lea Center Foundation.

This partnership not only raises funds—it also fosters awareness about the 1,500 individuals we serve. We call these generous supporters Community Champions because they help make dreams possible. Their involvement truly demonstrates that giving back can be a gift that benefits everyone involved.

We invite all locally owned businesses to join us in this campaign and help amplify our message of inclusion and empowerment.

RJ Rocker’s Golf Tournament

After a brief pause to revamp this beloved tradition, we’re excited to announce that the RJ Rockers Golf Tournament will return in 2026. This event has historically been a favorite among supporters and sponsors, offering a relaxed day of golf for a great cause.

📖 See past tournament highlights

We will be back in 2026! (taking the year off to revamp and reboot this beloved golf tournament.)

https://charleslea.org/blog/2023/02/20/rj-rockers-golf-tournament/

Kiwanis Pancake Supper

For more than four decades, the Spartanburg Kiwanis Club has hosted the Kiwanis Pancake Supper in support of the Charles Lea Center. With ingredients donated by Denny’s Corporation and advertisements sold by Kiwanians, this event consistently raises over $25,000 annually. It’s a heartwarming example of community service done right—through generosity, tradition, and pancakes!

https://charleslea.org/blog/2023/02/20/kiwanis-pancake-supper/