I am Jack Hawkins, a 17-year-old member of the Boston Crusaders Color Guard! I marched with the Boston Crusaders in 2025 in their program "Boom." We toured many cities across the country, including but not limited to Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA, San Antonio, TX, and concluded in Indianapolis, where we performed for a crowd of over 25,000 DCI fans in Lucas Oil Stadium. We competed in World Class finals, the highest caliber of marching competition in the world. On this night, we took home the gold medal, the first in Boston Crusaders history!

I have been offered a contract for the 2026 season. I want nothing more than to participate in their next season, and with many age-out members in 2025, my next year(s) will become part of the next generation of Boston Crusaders history!

I can't do any of this without your help! I am part of my high school's marching band as well as participating in Winter Guard, while working a part-time job. I am doing everything I can to make this dream a reality by honing my skills and making all of the money possible, but tuition and fees are more expensive than ever!

To be transparent, the tuition covers food, housing, and the highest level of music, movement, and other education that can be obtained (and much more like travel expenses, bus gas, etc.). For 2026, the tuition is over $6,000. I can't stress enough how passionate I am for the Boston Crusaders Color Guard and that I will be so grateful for any and all help! Anything helps and thank you so much!