As the fall season is settling in and Halloween is upon us, we invite you to join us for our 2nd Annual Ghoul Ball Challenge!

Have some Halloween fun while helping Harlem Lacrosse- Philadelphia support students in North Philadelphia.

CHALLENGE WEEK: October 25th - October 31st

How It Works

  • 1st: Commit as a team to support the challenge and then identify a captain(s) to rally the players and lead the charge.

    • Each team commits to raise $250 – that’s only 10 players raising $25 each or 20 players raising $13 each - spooky!

  • 2nd: Each player identifies a $25 sponsor or a variety of sponsors ($1, $5, $50) to contribute once the challenge is complete.

  • 3rd: The week of Oct 25th – Oct 31st, each player records a 1-minute wall ball segment, in a Halloween costume. You can also record it as a team.

    • Prizes will be awarded to the player in costume who (a) has the most catches in 1 minute and the player who (b) ‘wall balls’ in the most creative way and/or (c) wall balls the longest with no drops.

  • 4th: Each player posts their video on Instagram with the #hlpghoulballchallenge along with the donation link.

  • 5th: Each player follows up to ensure that a donation was made to HL-Philadelphia for the Ghoul Ball Challenge.

  • 6th: OPTIONAL – Come and celebrate with us at our Philly Phall Phamily Cookout, a Halloween-themed event on Sat, October 31st at Olney HS Fields from 10 am – 12 p.m. We will be in costume, have food and candy along with plenty of lacrosse themed games – we’d love to see you!


Checks can be made payable to Harlem Lacrosse and brought to the event or mailed to the address below. Please write “ 2026 Philadelphia Ghoul Ball Challenge” in the memo section of the check.

Harlem Lacrosse
8 West 126th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10027

For donor-advised fund contributions, please contact Executive Director Anita Roberson (anita@harlemlacrosse.org) for details. Please note “2026 Philadelphia Ghoul Ball Challenge” so your DAF grant can be properly accredited.


Thank You for Your Support

We can't thank you enough for your generosity. If you're having any trouble, be sure to send us a quick note at info@harlemlacrosse.org. 

Harlem Lacrosse is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are deductible per IRS regulations.