A Different Kind of Holiday Greeting: Help Choose This Year’s Charity
Nominate your favorite local nonprofit for Ryan Boone Real Estate’s 2026 holiday charity donation! Submit a Raleigh or NC charity by Dec. 23, 2026.
I Would Love to Support Your Chosen Charity This Christmas
Every year, instead of sending out traditional Christmas cards, I like to do something a little different. As a local REALTOR®, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many generous people and learning about the charities that matter most to them. A few years back, I started a tradition: skipping the cards and donating to a nonprofit you help me choose.
Over the years, we’ve been able to support some incredible organizations together—groups like Note in the Pocket, Ducks Unlimited, Wounded Warrior Project, All-In to Fight Cancer, Green Chair Project, The V Foundation for Cancer Research, Samaritan’s Purse, Shepherd Youth Ranch, and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County.
Now, I need your help to choose this year’s recipient.
How It Works…
Instead of mailing Christmas cards, I’ll be making a donation to one charity that YOU help choose.
Here’s how you can be part of it:
- Step 1: Think about a nonprofit that’s meaningful to you—local to Raleigh, the Triangle, or anywhere in North Carolina is especially welcome.
- Step 2: Share your favorite charity with me (and a quick note on why you chose them) by filling out the form below or replying to this post.
- Step 3: I’ll review all of the nominations and select this year’s charity based on your recommendations.
You’ll have until Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, to send in your suggestion. I’ll announce the selected charity—and make the donation—in early January to kick off the new year on a giving note.
This tradition has become one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. It’s a reminder that our community is full of people who care deeply and show up for others in big and small ways.
Thank you, as always, for your trust, your support, and your thoughtful recommendations. I can’t wait to see which organizations you introduce me to this year.
Happy holidays, and here’s to another season of giving back—together.
Proud to be a Sponsor of the Raleigh Ducks Unlimited European Pheasant Tower Shoot 2023
I was very excited to be a sponsor of the Ducks Unlimited European Pheasant Tower Shoot again this year which took place on Feb. 25, 2023, and was hosted by Opex Technologies at Opex Farms in Hurdle Mills, NC.
Good Times for Good Causes: DU Fall Banquet and All-In to Fight Cancer Charity Poker Tournament
It has been a busy November 2022 and I have loved every minute!
Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Fall Banquet
I was very excited to be a VIP sponsor of the Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Fall Banquet this year which took place on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at the Kerr Scott Building. I want to thank everyone who joined us to make this event such a success. I hope you all like the tumblers!
All of the proceeds from this year’s event went directly to Ducks Unlimited for wetlands conservation efforts that do much more for our coastal ecosystems than simply help the everyday hunter. To date, Ducks Unlimited has allocated more funding to support conservation projects in North Carolina than the state has raised in fundraising efforts.
There are lots of local events planned for the new year! DU events are always fun and more importantly, the revenue generated from these events is critical to their mission and the future of waterfowl hunting.
All-In to Fight Cancer Charity Poker Tournament
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, I had the pleasure of attending the All-In to Fight Cancer Charity Poker Tournament at The Ritz Raleigh as a table sponsor. Proceeds from the tournament benefitted The Lung Cancer Initiative and The Helene Foundation.
All-In is a non-profit organization supporting our cancer community with poker tournaments to raise funds for local communities. Whether you’re a player, a spectator, or simply donate online, it’s a fun way to bring together and support anyone touched by this serious disease.
What’s Your Favorite Charity?
I am always looking for new ways to give back to the community. In lieu of mailing Christmas cards this year, I would rather make a donation to a local charity. I have done this for the last couple of years and really enjoyed learning about so many new nonprofits from our clients who have recommended their personal favorites when it comes to giving back in Raleigh and the surrounding area.
Email me your favorite charity at Ryan@HudsonResidential.com and whichever charity has the most nominations by Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at 5 p.m., I will donate my Christmas card money to this special cause.
Proud to be a Sponsor of the Ducks Unlimited Inaugural European Pheasant Tower Shoot 2020
I was very excited to be a sponsor of the Ducks Unlimited Inaugural European Pheasant Tower Shoot this year that took place on December 5, 2020, that was hosted by Opex Technologies at Opex Farms in Hurdle Mills, NC.
Good Times Had By All: Raleigh Bourbon & Banter’s Inaugural Golf Tournament
I had the privilege of being a tee box sponsor for Raleigh Bourbon & Banter’s inaugural charity golf tournament benefiting Vets to Vets United, Inc. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Eagle Ridge Golf Club.
December 2019 Charity Winners
Ryan Boone’s 2019 charity winners were Note in the Pocket, Ducks Unlimited, Wounded Warrior Project, and The Green Chair Project. He will donate to each.
2019 Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Fall Banquet Recap
I was very excited to be a sponsor of the 52nd annual Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Fall Banquet this year that took place on November 7, 2019, at the Kerr Scott Building. I would like to thank everyone who joined us to make this event such a success.