2025 Dave Hanson Memorial Game

The Dave Hanson Memorial Football Game is an annual community event organized by the Waterford Youth Football program to honor and support local families facing serious medical challenges. Originally launched in 2009 as a fun rivalry game between two 8th-grade Waterford teams, the event transformed in 2010 into a charity fundraiser after a young player, Jordan Addis, was diagnosed with leukemia. It was renamed in 2012 to honor Dave Hanson, a beloved coach, mentor, and supporter of the program, after his passing.

Now in its 14th year, the game not only gives 8th-grade players a special experience of playing “under the lights” on the high school field but also serves as a powerful example of community solidarity and compassion. Each year, a local family affected by illness or injury is chosen to receive the proceeds from the event.

Join us at half time for a 50/50 raffle, roof raffle, and basket raffle. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction!

This year’s event will benefit Evey Laux who suffered a spinal cord injury after a tragic accident. She is a Waterford high school student and her immediate and extended family all have prior or current ties to football in our community. She has a long journey of healing, please save the date to help us raise funds to support her journey of recovery.

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