Lake-Sumter State College Foundation
Has helped individuals, businesses, and organizations support the ambitious mission of delivering student success through a high-quality education that leads to rewarding careers.
Your Support Makes a Difference
Every dollar given supports students at LSSC! There are many different ways you can give and your donations help us make the educational dreams of Lake and Sumter County students come true!
Annual Events
Annual Gala Auction
The Annual Gala Auction is our premier fundraising event of the year. Business and civic leaders from Lake and Sumter Counties come together to help support the mission and work of the LSSC Foundation.
Annual Planned Giving Seminar
These annual seminars provide an educational opportunity for professionals to receive Continuing Education credit while giving us the opportunity to show you our appreciation for your professional support.
Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Awards
The Annual Distinguished Alumni & Hall of Fame Awards banquet honors LSSC alumni and faculty/staff for their impactful contributions to the community and the advancement of LSSC.
Annual Golf Classic
Lake-Sumter State College, home of the Lakehawks, offers a robust and expanding selection of intercollegiate athletics – including women’s volleyball, softball, men’s baseball, and men’s and women’s cross country.
Monster Dash
The Monster Dash is a family-friendly race that runs around Silver Lake behind the Leesburg Campus. The race is timed with prizes awarded at the end for top runners. Costumes are encouraged!
Shamrock Shuffle
The LSSC Shamrock Shuffle is our annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K/10K. The family-friendly race course begins on the Lake-Sumter State College South Lake campus, includes the challenge of the South Lake Trail via the Hancock Extension, and ends on the Lake-Sumter campus.
Performing Arts Series
The Performing Arts Series is an enduring legacy that started over 30 years ago with Lake County resident and avid arts supporter George O. Pringle. Mr. Pringle was a supporter of the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation and was one of the founders in 1997 of the Performing Arts Series.
Annual Scholarship Dinner
The Annual Scholarship Dinner is an opportunity for scholarship recipients to meet & share a meal with Foundation donors who support Scholarship programs at Lake-Sumter State College.
Annual Campaign Kick-off
Join the 2027 Annual Campaign Kick Off “Changing Lives…Building Futures”
Executive Board
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Sponsorship
Please consider supporting an event through sponsorship! For more information, contact us at Foundation@LSSC.edu or (352) 365-3518.