🔥 Think you can handle the heat? 🔥
The Blazin' Challenge is more than just a fiery food competition—it’s a chance to ignite change in our community! Contestants will face the ultimate test by racing the clock to conquer 10 Carolina Reaper wings and compete for the coveted title of King or Queen Chicken Wing.
But the real challenge? Raising critical funds to support afterschool and summer programming at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint. For every $200 you raise, you’ll unlock exclusive advantages to help you dominate the competition, with a fundraising goal of $1,000 per participant. The top fundraiser will also claim the prestigious title of Fundraising Champion!
Every dollar you raise fuels life-changing programs, provides opportunities for local youth, and helps us empower Great Futures. Are you ready to bring the spice, rally your supporters, and make a difference?
Sign up today and turn up the heat for a great cause!
The heat is officially ON! Our contenders are ready to take on the Blazin’ Challenge, but they need YOUR support to survive the fire! 🌶️🔥
Every dollar raised helps provide life-changing programs for local youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint—and gives contenders a chance to unlock game-changing advantages before they face the Carolina Reaper wings!
Click on a contender’s photo to visit their donation page and help them reach their goal! The more they raise, the better their chances of making it through the heat.
The Blazin' Challenge is an annual fundraising event like no other! Hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint and Buffalo Wild Wings, participants race against the clock (and each other!) to eat 10 Carolina Reaper wings, the spiciest wings around, all while raising funds to support life-changing programs and provide essential resources for local youth.
How It Works:
🔥 Step 1: Sign Up to Be a Contender
Think you’ve got what it takes to face the Carolina Reaper? Register to compete in the Blazin’ Challenge by contacting Michél Valkoun, Director of Development, at (810) 249-0049 or mvalkoun@bgclubflint.org! Spots are limited, so snag yours before someone else claims the spice crown! 👑🐔
🔥 Step 2: Fundraise Like a Spice Champion
This challenge isn’t just about heat—it’s about heart and making a difference in our community! 🧡 You’ll have one month (beginning on February 19th) to turn up the heat and raise as much as possible for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint.
Every $200 raised earns you a spicy edge in the competition (think ranch, milk, or something even better!)
Aim for $1,000 or more to truly set the Club and your competitors on fire! 🔥
🔥 Step 3: Unlock Your Secret Weapons
The more you fundraise, the better your chances to conquer the heat. For every $200 you raise, you’ll unlock a game-changing advantage to help you take on the fiery challenge.
Here’s what’s on the line:
🔥 $200 Raised – Ice Water 💧
🔥 $400 Raised – Carrots & Celery 🥕🌿
🔥 $600 Raised – Ranch & Bleu Cheese 🥛 + Entry into a Special Drawing for 1 Year of Custard from Culver’s of Grand Blanc 🎟️
🔥 $800 Raised – Milk 🥛 + Spin the Wheel of (Mis)fortune! 🎡 (You or another participant of your choice will risk a spicy setback or score a game-changing advantage!)
🔥 $1,000 Raised – Sweet Relief! Ice Cream 🍦 + 10-Second Head Start! 🏁
Think you can handle the heat? Raise $1,000 or more and unlock all the spicy surprises! Participants who raise over $1,200 will get another Spin on the Wheel of (Mis)Fortune.🌶️🔥
🔥 Step 4: Conquer the Blazin’ Challenge on March 19th
Bring your fundraising fire and your taste buds ready for battle at Buffalo Wild Wings (3192 Linden Rd.) on March 19th, 2025. Your mission? Devour 10 Carolina Reaper wings (yep, BWW’s spiciest wings 🌶️) faster than anyone else. The first to finish earns the ultimate title of Chicken Wing King/Queen! 👑🐔
🔥 Step 5: Celebrate Your Impact
Whether you're crowned the Chicken Wing King, named the Fundraising Champion, or simply take part to support our mission, you’re a true hero for the kids! Every dollar you raise helps provide free meals, transformative programs, and endless opportunities for local youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint. 🎉 Your participation is making a lasting difference in their lives, and that’s something worth celebrating!
Not ready to take the heat?
No worries! You can still join the fun:
👉 Donate to a contender and boost their chances.
👉 Share the event on social media and spread the word.
👉 Come cheer on March 19th and witness the spice showdown of the year! Plus, 20% of any food/non-alcoholic beverages purchased on the day of the Blazin’ Challenge will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint. Win, win!
Ready to turn up the heat in the 5th Annual Blazin’ Challenge?
Fill out the form below to join the fun!
The 4th Annual Blazin' Challenge set fire on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, and it was a BLAZIN' success! Huge congratulations to Nathan Carnell, who devoured 10 Carolina Reaper wings in just 94 seconds and was crowned our 2024 Chicken Wing King! And to Kassie Ross, our 2024 Fundraising Champion, who raised an astounding $1,320!
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised an astounding $9,196 to fuel our Club's summer program! Every dollar from the Blazin' Challenge will provide Flint kids with unforgettable summer experiences and a safe, nurturing environment to learn and grow. These contributions will ensure our Club members have a summer brimming with joy, friendship, and endless opportunities.
From the depths of our hearts, thank you to everyone who participated and supported for igniting the flame and making this Blazin' Challenge an unforgettable triumph! 🔥💙
