[DrMadKatz]

https://www.ghostbusters.com/ghostbustersgiveback/

From GhostBustersNews.com ::

" Ghostbusters Day 2025 is here, and with it comes the launch of a heartwarming new initiative that shines a spotlight on the community’s longstanding spirit of giving. Unveiled live at New York City’s iconic Hook & Ladder 8, director Jason Reitman took to the mic during today’s annual Ghostbusters Day celebration to officially launch “Ghostbusters Give Back.”

A philanthropic initiative from Sony Pictures and Ghost Corps, this new campaign invites fan franchises from around the world to participate in a friendly, year-long fundraising competition to see which local teams can raise the most money for causes in their communities. Contributions made through the Ghostbusters Give Back hub will be tracked online, with Sony Pictures pledging to match all donations, up to $150,000, benefiting the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The goal? To produce and deliver over 6,000 Ghostbusters-themed gowns to children in hospitals.

Speaking to the fandom’s incredible dedication, Jason Reitman remarked, “Since fans started wearing flight suits in the 1980s, Ghostbusters groups have emerged across the country to spread joy and raise money for organizations that need support. Any given week, there is a Ghostbuster group somewhere in America visiting a children’s hospital or holding a fundraiser. This year, we’re honoring that incredible work and supporting their efforts with a little healthy competition.”

The announcement marks the latest effort in what has already been a massively successful ongoing partnership. Earlier this year, we reported that the campaign had officially surpassed its $80,000 goal, raising over $87,000, with donations still being received. Thanks to the outpouring of support, an additional 1,000 “slimed” gowns have begun being distributed to children in hospitals across the country.

Beyond the gowns, other Sony Group companies are also contributing to the cause, with Sony Electronics and PlayStation donating brand-new 65” Sony BRAVIA TVs and PlayStation 5 consoles to local firehouses in New York and Los Angeles.

For those interested in getting involved, full details, donation tracking, and submission info can be found through the official Ghostbusters website under the new Ghostbusters Give Back hub.

https://www.ghostbusters.com/ghostbustersgiveback/

[DrMadKatz]

From https://secure.sonypictures.com/ghostbusters/charities/ ::

Welcome to Ghostbusters Give Back!
For years, you have proven to be heroes. Whether you’re supporting children’s hospitals, organizing food drives, or lifting up any number of causes in your communities — we want to recognize your efforts and celebrate philanthropy together.
Starting now — Ghostbusters Day 2025 — through Ghostbusters Day 2026 and continuing in the years ahead, we’re gonna call on you to join us in service to others. Groups around the country have the opportunity to register their charitable work here. To supercharge your support, Sony Pictures will match all contributions up to $150k with donations to Starlight Children's Foundation to produce official Ghostbusters-themed hospital gowns.

How it Works:
Assemble your local Ghostbusters and choose your cause(s).
Submit team and charity info for review.
If approved, Ghost Corps will contact you with official onboarding materials.

Every approved chapter that raises $1k will receive an exclusive Ghostbusters Give Back service patch.

Depending on the amount you’re able to raise, your team will also receive a Bronze ($10k raised), Silver ($25k), or Gold ($50k) patch.

The top-performing team each year will receive a commemorative trophy recognizing their unparalleled work in their community.

Don your jumpsuits, fire up your proton packs, and let’s show the world what happens when Ghostbusters Give Back together.

[DrMadKatz]

Howdy .

Over the last few years , Washington State has gone from almost having no operational 'franchises' , to now , a good number of active fan clubs and supports .

This year , Sony and GhostCorps are finally officially promoting the ' community service & charity fund-raisers' idea that , We have been doing for years .....
This is a huge and great step forward .

A some of things to note : There is a Tier-Rewards system in place , starting at $1,000 for an exclusive Ghostbusters Give Back service patch , increasing to Bronze level ($10k raised ) , Silver ($25k raised ) or Gold ($50k ) .....ending with top-performing team will receive a commemorative trophy ( for that year ) .

Now , if you have ever done the fund-raisers when you were a kid in high-school ( selling magazines , cookies , popcorn , etc ) .... 'selling' stuff by yourself SUCKS and you almost never reach your fund-raiser goals and get the rewards .

It 'always seems to go to somebody else that is either Popular , well connected , or has a disposable income . '

Then you come up with the idea of teaming up with your friends ..... forming a cooperative where as a group , you are able to reach the fund raiser goals and get the rewards that have eluded you .

Same idea ---- There are a good amount of independent GhostBusters Fans , 'franchises' that might have only a few members and assorted clubs .

If you are interested in joining our project , please let us know .

Thanks .

( More to be added later )

[deadderek]

The team I'm on signed up!