The Boston Crusaders and the Madison Scouts are pleased to announce “The Old School Challenge", a two-week fundraising blitz that pits two of drum corps’ oldest units in a head-to-head battle for financial supremacy.

Starting this weekend, and continuing for two weeks, the two corps will compete against each other in raising funds in support of their annual campaigns. The corps that collects the most donations within that time period wins the challenge. The Executive Director of the losing corps gets to wear a shirt and hat from the winning corps during the DCI Atlanta Regional on Saturday, July 31th. As well, the pit cart of the losing corps will bear the logo of the winning group for the remainder of the season.“The Crusaders and Scouts are the essence of “Old School” drum corps,” said Tom Spataro, Executive Director of the Boston Crusaders. “With generations of supporters and alumni, we felt the Scouts are probably the only corps that might even have a chance against us in this challenge.”“I’m just looking forward to seeing Tom wear a fleur cap around the dome in Atlanta,” commented Chris Komnick, Executive Director for the Scouts. “To think Boston can generate more donations than the Scouts alumni…I’m not buying it.”“The Old School Challenge is going to be a great way for each of our organizations to energize our fundraising efforts, give our alumni another chance to compete, and kindle a nice friendly rivalry at the same time,” added Spataro.Both corps will benefit in the end,” said Komnick. “And we’ll take this opportunity to strengthen the bonds between these two great historic organizations.”“The Old School Challenge” begins Saturday, July 17th and continues through Friday, July 30th. Each corps will promote the challenge to their alumni and fan base while keeping the latest tally of donations on their respective web pages.To participate in “The Old School Challenge”:DONATE NOW in support of the Madison ScoutsDONATE NOW in support of the Boston Crusaders