Since 2016, Fake It to Make It (FITMI) has been SafeHomes’ signature fundraising event, raising over $1.7 million to support our mission of transforming victims of domestic violence into survivors. Nearly every year, the show has sold out—and was even voted Best Fundraising Event by readers of Augusta Magazine for 3 years!
This high-energy, fan-favorite lip-sync competition returns in 2027 with 8 teams battling it out for the ultimate bragging rights and the coveted championship belts in the categories of Top Fundraiser, People’s Choice, and Judges’ Choice.
MEET OUR TEAMS!
Advocates for Dignity & Protection = ADP!
Led by Jena Reynolds (ADP)
Featuring Marcy Nelson, Victoria Portwood, Davina Key and Mark Harris
Closing Crew
Led by Don Thompson (Keller Williams Realty Augusta Partners)
Featuring Justin Weegar, Brooke Douglass, McKenna Hamilton and Zach Cook
Royal Posers
Led by Andy Passmore (Security Federal Bank)
Featuring Dean Smith, Hillary Rumsey, Brittney Nelson and Neil Gwynne
SCANdalous
Led by Lauren Galavotti (MCBS)
Featuring Aimee Woods, Pamela Mazur and Pam Shivers
Sedation Nation
Led by Chris Wolbert (Anesthesia Consultants of Augusta)
Featuring Dr. Michael Pence, Sarah Pence, Paula Ramos and Sarah Luckey
Sweat THAT
Led by Anthony Sweat (Columbia County Exhibition Center)
Featuring Aaron Fearneyhough, Pam Lightsey, Heather Ferrante and Judy Teasley
The Mane Event
Led by Tara Glynn (Trust and Mane Salon)
Featuring Arianna Higgs, Sara Welch, Maggie Smith and Ashley Proveaux
Tough Cookies
Led by Samantha Rockwood (EnableComp)
Featuring Rachel Carter, Stephanie Keith, Jenni Green and Christian Tobias
🎉3 Ways to Support the Show!
1. Sponsor a Team
Put your business or organization front and center by sponsoring your favorite team. Sponsorships help underwrite the event and directly impact SafeHomes’ programs and services. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 – $15,000. Email jennifer@safehomesdv.org or connect with one of our team leaders / members directly to inquire.
2. Donate in a Team’s Name
Every donation counts, and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Donations can be made through this secure website, directly on the team page for your favorite team. Donations can also be made by mailing a check to:
SafeHomes
Attn: FITMI
PO Box 3187
Augusta, GA 30914
*If you mail a check, and you want your donation to be credited to a team’s fundraising goal, please include the team name in the memo of the check. The check can be made payable to SafeHomes*
Cash donations can also be accepted, and efforts to coordinate a drop off for the cash can be made by emailing jennifer@safehomesdv.org.
3. Buy Tickets in a Team’s Name
Tickets go on sale starting October 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Be sure to select your favorite team name when choosing your seats!
ABOUT SAFEHOMES
SafeHomes, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization based in Augusta, GA. For more than 43 years, it has remained the only domestic violence program for the 10-county East Central Georgia region of Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes counties. SafeHomes, Inc. provides emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counselling, support groups, job training, and many more specialized services to transform victims of domestic violence into survivors and be the catalyst to bring about the end of domestic violence in our community.