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We are now raising funds for our 4th Act of Kindness. We will be raising awareness and providing support for survivors of Domestic Violence. Funds will be raised throughout 2025 and the Act of Kindness will be delivered in the spring of 2026.

Happening Now!

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Happening Soon!

We are in the process of delivering the 3rd Annual Act of Kindness soon.

This act of kindness is Support for Teen Moms and their children. This will take place on 3 separate days ranging from January-March, as we have partnered with three different groups. Updates to follow.

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Future Events

06/03/2025

2025 Celebration of Life

Save the date for the 2025 Tanner James Rogers Celebration of Life at Railtown Brewing Company 4:00-9:00pm.

08/09/2025

4th Annual Tanner's SPRK On The World Golf Outing

Save the date for the 4th Annual Tanner's SPRK On The World Golf Outing at Briarwood Golf Club.

09/06/2025

Detroit Tigers Fundraiser Game

Save the date for the Detroit Tigers Fundraiser Game. This is a 6:10pm game vs. White Sox.

Tickets $50 each - includes ticket and T-shirt.

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10/11/2025

90's Concert Fundraiser

Tanner's SPRK on the World is excited to be hosting another 90's Concert Fall in 2025! Please join us Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 4:30-8:30pm at Caledonia Lakeside Park for the event. Stay tuned for ticket prices/sales. This event is 21+.

We are excited to feature the band Innuendo again this year! More details to come in the new year.

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11/27/2025-12/25/2025

28 Days of Giving Project

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Past Events

11/28/2024-12/25/2024

28 Days of Giving Project

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11/09/2024

90's Concert Fundraiser

Tanner's SPRK on the World hosted a mini concert Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at Douglas Walker Park.

Thank you to everyone who came and to Innuendo for being our band at this event!

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08/10/2024

3rd Annual Tanner's SPRK On The World Golf Outing

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 3rd Annual Tanner's SPRK On The World Golf Outing! We raised a grand total of $15,230!

07/28/2024

Detroit Tigers Game

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the First Annual Tanner's SPRK On The World Detroit Tigers Game Fundraiser! We were able to give away a bunch of free Tanner's SPRK merch and spread the word about all the amazing things we have been doing in the community! This fundraiser was especially close to the SPRK family since Tanner grew up playing baseball. Even though we didn't win, it was still a blast. Together, we will change the world, one SPRK at a time. Go Tigers!

06/04/2024

Celebration of Life 2024

Thank you for joining us at Railtown Brewing Company for the 3rd Annual Celebration of Life to honor Tanner. We raised a total of $3,137.

11/23 to 12/25

31 Days of Giving Project 2023

11/11/2023

Grandville HS Havest Craft Show

The Holiday Shop Fundraiser at Grandville High School was a success! We raised $240 total and handed out tons of flyers.

11/04/2023

Thanksgiving Bash at Woodland Mall

Thank you to everyone who came out to Woodland Mall for the Fall Expo. We raised a total of $126 at this event.

11/01/2023

Pop Up Shop Merch Sale at GVSU

Thank you to the group of students from Grand Valley State University who hosted a Tanner's SPRK Merch pop up sale! They were able to raise $60. Together we will change the world one SPRK at a time!

10/28/23

2023 Trunk or Treat at Railtown Brewing Co.

The 2023 Trunk or Treat at Railtown Brewing Co. was a ton of fun! We had over 500 kids show up for the event!

10/21/23

Kentwood Trunk or Treat

The Kentwood Trunk or Treat was a huge success! We were able to hand out candy and flyers to over 2,000 people! Tanner's SPRK On The World also won the People's Choice Award for 2023.

08/12/23

Golf Outing 2023

We would like to say a special thank you to all of the golfers, hole sponsors, silent auction & raffle sponsors, food sponsors, and volunteers for making this fundraiser such a success! We were able to raise a grand total of $15,040.

See photos from the event.

07/28/2023

Byron Days Parade

We had a great time walking in the parade and sharing Tanner's story with others. Together we will change the world one SPRK at a time!

07/15-7/16 2023

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Pow Wow

We got to have a booth and hand out information about the nonprofit. We raised a total of $615 for Tanner's SPRK On The World Inc. Thank you everyone for your continued support!

06/22/2023

Whitecaps Game

We had a great time at the Whitecaps Game June 22nd. Thank you to everyone who volunteered with us! We sold a total of $1,660 in 50/50 raffle tickets meaning that Tanner's SPRK On The World received a total of $622.76. This was such a cool fundraiser since Tanner grew up playing baseball for more than half his life.

05/31/2023

Celebration of Life Fundraiser

We had a great turn out at the 2nd Annual Celebration of Life in Honor of Tanner Rogers. Thank you to everyone who participated and thank you our host Railtown Brewing Co. We were able to raise a total of $1,731.

Tanner's 31 Days of Giving 2022
1st Annual Golf Outing
August 2022

Celebrating the 1st annual Tanner's SPRK on the World golf outing!

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We hosted the 1st annual Tanner's SPRK on the World golf outing!

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Save The Date!

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2nd Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser

Saturday August 12th, 2023 at Briarwood Golf Club

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Early registration & details to follow January 2023.

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Check out more photos of the event!

Thank you to our 2022 sponsors!
Celebration of Life/Memorial
Wednesday, June 1st 2022

Celebrating Tanner's Life and the 1 year anniversary of him living in heaven.

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We had a fundraiser at Railtown Brewery in Dutton, MI from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. 10%-20% of all food sales during this time were donated.

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Thank you for all of your support!

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New Year Fundraiser

We are excited to announce our New Year Fundraiser Event!

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Starting January 5th through January 31st we were taking donations for a chance to own the first ever -Tanner’s SPRK on the World beaded medallion! Here’s how it worked- For every $10 donation you made you would get one ticket added into the drawing. There was no limit to the amount of entries you may have. Donations were taken through Venmo, Cash App, or cash in person to Jen, Scott, Madi or Tracy. The lucky owner was announced on February 1st. Thank you for your support as we start the New Year!

Tanner's 31 Days of Giving Project

It's that time of year to be thankful and count your blessings. We need your help!

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For 31 days starting on Thanksgiving and running through Christmas, Tanner's SPRK On The World was collecting donations to help jumpstart our non-profit. We are very thankful for everyone who donated!

07/10/2021

TAN$ TOY DRIVE

Thank you so much to everyone who donated toys at Tanner’s Birthday Party. He has such a big heart and loves helping others, especially those who are underprivileged. Together we donated 172 toys to children in need from the Kentwood/Grand Rapids area. I know that he is so happy we honored him in such a great way! We had an awesome variety! In The Image was very grateful! Thanks for your support in being a part of Tan$ Toy donation. We love you Tanner and will keep your name alive by doing Random Acts of Kindness in a Big Way, as we know you would! 

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07/10/2021

Tanner's Birthday
Balloon Memorial

For what would've been Tanner's 20th birthday, friends and family gathered in honor of Tanner to send (biodegradable) balloons up to Heaven.