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Ridiculously Effective Fundraising 

Proudly serving schools across West St. Louis County with leadership-based, turnkey fundraising programs.

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mitch-fitzpatrick

A note from your local owner

Hi, I'm Mitch.

I'm the proud owner of Apex Leadership Co. in West St. Louis County. As a U.S. Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and experienced business leader, I've spent much of my professional career helping others turn their goals into reality.

As a father and active member of the St. Louis community, I understand the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for young people. Through Apex, I'm excited to partner with local schools to bring fundraising, fitness, leadership, and character development together in a way that makes a lasting impact.

Mitch Fitzpatrick

P.S. When schools, families, and communities work together, incredible things can happen!

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Your All-Inclusive Package

Everything you need for a record-breaking fundraiser is included, so your staff can stay focused on students.

Simple Donation Page

A secure page families can share in a single text and check any time. Grandparents two states away can pitch in from the couch.

On-Site Athlete Leaders

High-energy professionals who inspire your students and run every event detail.

Character Curriculum

Age-appropriate lessons built with real educators, bite-sized and engaging, never disrupting your classroom schedule.

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Apex Team on Site

Your local team members are on campus every day, running the lessons and leading the energy.

Smiling students in Apex shirts running out of an inflatable arch at a school fun run

Full Event Logistics

We set up, we run the whole event, and we pack it all out. Your team shows up and cheers!

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High-Quality Equipment

The inflatables, water station, sound system, and everything else arrive with us. Nothing to rent, store, or haul.

Start Your Fundraiser With Confidence

See What Your School Could Raise
5,000+schools partnered with Apex
3.5M+students reached nationwide
$400M+raised for school communities
70%+of donations come from outside the household

Your Best Fundraiser Is One Call Away

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★★★★★

“This was the easiest fundraiser ever!”

Students were so engaged and excited about the competitions and challenges. We had a lot of student engagement. The students loved the color game. This was the easiest fundraiser ever!

PrincipalWolf Branch Middle School, St. Louis Metro East

“APEX is a wonderful program that encourages teamwork and goal-setting. Very organized with great communication. I will speak anytime to anyone about APEX.”

Principal, Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic School, St. Louis Metro East

“The team members were all very enthusiastic and encouraging to the students. They were kind and tried to build relationships with the students. Our school raised more money than we ever had before, and I believe it was because of the incentives and prizes, plus the daily interaction with the team.”

Administrator, Columbia Middle School, St. Louis Metro East

“As a staff member who has worked in many fundraisers at our school, I love that Apex comes in and does so many things in such a short amount of time. They get the kids excited; they teach them the importance of leadership and kindness; they get the whole school rallied together and excited about fundraising; and the monetary return for our school has been great for us!”

Administrator, Ss. Peter & Paul School, St. Louis Metro East

“This was great! My students were incredibly involved and had so much fun!”

Teacher, Wolf Branch Middle School, St. Louis Metro East

HOW IT WORKS

Your Fundraising Journey with Apex

15-minute call

Connect with our team

Tell us what your campus needs. Get expert advice on the best events and dates for your school.

Done for you

Build your custom fundraiser

We handle the planning and event logistics to build a program that fits your school.

Two weeks on campus

Launch and celebrate

We bring the hype and manage the details. You watch the kids run and the funds rise.

Frequently Asked Questions

We know planning a fundraiser comes with questions — here are clear, simple answers to help you feel confident.

How does the Apex fundraising platform work?

Our secure, web-based platform makes giving incredibly easy for families and sponsors. We have completely eliminated the need for traditional door-to-door sales. Instead, students can safely reach out to supporters across the country through simple digital sharing. This streamlined approach, combined with our engaging leadership curriculum, is proven to help schools raise two to three times more than traditional methods.

Are the programs inclusive for all students?

Every single student gets to participate in the fun! Our programs are completely inclusive. Regardless of a family's ability to contribute financially, every child joins in the daily leadership lessons, earns daily character wristbands, and celebrates at the final high-energy fitness event alongside their classmates.

How are the funds distributed to schools?

Funds raised are transferred directly to the participating school's account, typically within a few business days after the program ends.

Can schools customize their fundraising events?

Absolutely. We customize the program to fit your specific schedule, students, and staff. Our goal is to fully support your campus without adding any extra work to your plate.

Let’s Plan Your School’s Best Fundraiser

Book 15 minutes with Mitch to talk dates, goals, and which Apex event fits your school.

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