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Fundraisers

A list of past and present Heated Rivalry fandom fundraisers.

CURRENT

ATTEND THE PREMIERE OF HEATED RIVALRY SEASON 2 – Experience the season two premiere of Heated Rivalry alongside creator Jacob Tierney and the cast and crew of the show. One winner and a guest will receive round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and access to premiere screening for an unforgettable night celebrating the return of Heated Rivalry.

Every entry supports Rainbow Railroad, which helps LGBTQI+ people around the world escape persecution and violence and find safety. Donate for the chance to attend this exclusive premiere experience while supporting a life-changing cause.

  • An invitation for winner and a guest to attend the exclusive premiere of Heated Rivalry Season 2
  • Round-trip airfare for winner and a guest
  • Accommodations for two nights

LoonCon – All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit several charities, including: William Way Community Center, the Trevor Project, Lift 4 Autism, and the Attic Youth Center.

LiFT for Autism 2026 – The LiFT for Autism online auction, hosted by Kennedy Ryan & Ginger Scott, features signed paperbacks, hardcovers, complete series sets, out-of-print covers, annotated copies, gift boxes galore, character naming opportunities, and Zoom chats. All this and more donated by authors, narrators, publishers, influencers, and readers who wanted to be a part of this special charitable event!

Vow for Girls – Join the romance fiction community in helping girls rewrite their futures. Enter the Happily Ever After Sweepstakes for a chance to win unforgettable prizes AND make a lasting impact. Free to enter. Donate for bonus entries.

Promotional image for a sweepstakes featuring a luxury Napa getaway and a signed copy of the book 'Heated Rivalry' by Rachel Reid, with a sunset and vineyards in the background.

Melissa Biesel for Haha Hehe Global – Loon Love for Connor’s Clowning School, The Elysian Theater

Rivals for a Reason – Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Graphic announcing fundraising totals for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, with a total donation amount of $38,144.22. The design includes stars and hearts against a grid background.

Unrivaled Loons – Phase 1 – Parkinson’s Foundation

Hollanov Gives Back – Rainbow Railroad

Irina Foundation: A Hollanov Charity Zine

We’ll Believe in Anything: A Heated Rivalry Zine

PAST

2026

Heated Rivalry fans raised over $39,000 for Ilya’s birthday! Way to go! Farrah on Threads compiled the totals:

602 unique contributors (many did more than 1 donation!)
19 different currencies represented
At a MINIMUM ~$39,045 USD was raised through verified donations alone 
Many submitted receipts intentionally hid donation amounts or cropped totals for privacy, meaning the true impact of this campaign is undoubtedly well over $40,000 USD.

Some of the organizations supported included:
The Trevor Project
NAMI
Rainbow Railroad
Robert Enke Foundation
Mind UK 

Connor Storrie’s 26th Birthday Fundraiser for The National Center for LGBTQ Rights – $18,031 USD raised

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation for Hudson William’s Birthday – $67,580 CAD raised

2025

The Ultimate Heated Rivalry Fundraiser for Para Hockey Pride and Momentum Canada – $37,000 CAD raised