Our Story

“It all started with a little party in our garage"

A woman and man smiling at a charity event for Celebrate for Good St Patrick's Day Party with a Purpose benefiting Military Missions in Action.

Shannon Fuller and Mike Dorman in 2017

Large group of diverse people gathered outside Cisco Systems building in RTP after a large charity event benefiting Military Missions in Action

Cisco employees in Research Triangle Park, NC standing in front of Mike Dorman and MMIA truck full of donated boxes for veterans.

In 2017 Shannon met Mike Dorman, the Founder of Military Missions in Action (MMIA) and led a large employee give back event at Cisco Systems in Research Triangle Park, NC where hundreds of volunteers packaged and donated over 400 boxes with kitchen and bath essentials for homeless veterans in NC. After that successful event Mike asked Shannon to join his team. Shannon served on the board of MMIA as the Secretary from 2017 to 2019.

Two guests showing off their costumes!

Close-up of white clover flowers with green leaves in a field
Two people dressed in green St. Patrick's Day costumes smiling for a picture at a charity event in Raleigh for Celebrate for Good.

2017-2019 Military Missions in Action

In 2017 Shannon and her husband Geoff decided to host a St Patrick's Day Party at their house for a few friends. Shannon made Guinness Stew and everyone brought an appetizer.

In 2018, Shannon and Geoff transformed their house party into a FUNdraiser benefiting Military Missions in Action (MMIA) and called it the St Patrick’s Day Party with a Purpose! They added a DJ, corn hole tournament and a few raffle prizes. With her Cisco matching Shannon and Geoff raised $4500 in one night! 

In 2019 the event was even bigger with over 150 people attending and raised $7400 for Veterans in NC.

A picture of Michael Lange, who was honored at a charity event for Celebrate for Good St Patrick's Day Party with a Purpose benefitting theAFTD.org

Michael Lange

People dressed in St. Patrick's Day-themed costumes smiling for a picture at a charity event in Raleigh for Celebrate for Good.
Two women wearing green shamrock glasses and rainbow-colored scarves celebrating at a St. Patrick's Day costumes smiling for a picture at a charity event in Raleigh for Celebrate for Good.
Two women smiling, wearing green colors, standing in front of an Irish-themed backdrop with shamrocks and Irish flag colors.

2023 Mike Lange & AFTD

In March 2023, Shannon and handful of passionate volunteers transformed the private party fundraiser into a large scale public event with 300+ attendees. The event was held at the Springdale Area Recreation Club (SARC) in memory of friend Michael Lange benefiting The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). This single event raised $23,770!

Booth for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) at a St. Paddy's Day event, with a large banner and a table covered with a red tablecloth displaying informational materials and thank you items.

Shannon Fuller & Denise Lange, Mike’s Wife

Multiple hands forming a heart shape around the words "Celebrate for Good," with small shamrocks and a pink heart inside the shape.

Nov 2023

Celebrate For Good Inc was established as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN:93-4466609) in the fall of 2023.

What began as a neighborhood house party has grown into the vision of a couple women passionate about their community and giving back.

”The best part about Celebrate For Good events is that each one offers a chance to learn, connect, and inspire generosity. After every event, I walk away with a deeper understanding of myself and others, and a renewed faith in humanity, and a deeper desire to give back. That is why we exist.”
-Shannon Fuller

Crowd of people gathered outdoors at the Celebrate for Good St. Patrick's Day Party with a Purpose 2024 charity event, many wearing green accessories and hats, with some holding green balloons, during the evening.
A woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and earrings smiling in a cozy setting
Logo of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society featuring a red droplet on the left and text on the right.

2024 Pam Richardson & Angie Pross & LLS

On March 16, 2024, the St. Patrick’s Day Party with a Purpose was more than just an annual fundraiser—it was our first event hosted by Celebrate for Good Inc as a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization.

The event was held in memory of friend Pam Richardson benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Pam lost her fight against Acute Myloid Lymphoma (AML) on June 28, 2023. During the initial planning phase Shannon learned that a friend’s niece (Angie), a young mother with 3 small children was battling AML, the same blood cancer that took Pam’s life. With this news the event purpose expanded to include support for Angie Pross. The team set a bullish goal of $25,000, but with the incredible support of family, friends, numerous volunteers and sponsors the event raised $41,535 — exceeding expectations and showing the power of what we can achieve when we lead with our hearts and take meaningful action for others.

Pam Richardson

A woman and a young boy cuddling and sleeping on a brown leather couch, with a quilted blanket partially covering them and a teal-colored plastic container nearby.

Angie Pross