The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children raises more than $85,000 during annual clay shoot
Tom Rees, vice president of Halfacre Construction Company, Jack Cox, president of Halfacre Construction Company, and Stephen Rees, Gunster
The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was founded to support local nonprofits that provide services for people with disabilities, recently announced it raised $85,766.66 during its annual Clays for Kids Shoot, almost doubling the amount raised during last year’s event.
Now in its 14th year, this year’s shoot was held at the Sarasota Gun Club on Friday, October 9. 41 teams consisting of 164 shooters traveled from 24 stations to shoot clay pigeons, with a goal of hitting more than anyone else. The event also included a breakfast of Brew Za Bagels, a barbecue lunch catered by GitChewSum BBQ, awards, raffle drawings and camaraderie with fellow supporters.
Kelly Caldwell, Jack Bispham, Vose Babcock and Mason Askew of Caldwell Trust took first place with a score of 173. Of the 164 shooters, Brady Adams with Fine Line Custom Millwork was named Men’s Overall Winner with a score of 45, and Nicole Adams with Fine Line Custom Millwork took the title of Women’s Overall Winner with a score of 34.
FCCI Group served as the title sponsor for this year’s event, with additional supporting and corporate sponsors, including Halfacre Construction Company, B & I Contractors, Dolphin Innovations, Fine Line Custom Millwork, J.P. Services of Sarasota, Lagasse Utilities, Rusty Plumbing Co., Seminole Casino Hotel, Woodruff & Sons, Cole Contracting Corp., Gulfshore Drywall, AJAX Paving Industries, American Roll-Up Door Co., Babe’s Plumbing, Hancock Whitney Bank, Shipps Excavating, Jay’s Fencing, Pro Properties LLC, SaraMana Business Solutions, Wade’s Interiors and Superior Asphalt, Inc.
Champion donors included Caldwell Trust, Bob and Mary Flanders, Graeme Malloch, Donald F. McDonough, Robert W. Darnell, Special Olympics Booster, Stephen Arnhart and Eric Basek.
“We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who helped make this year’s clay shoot a tremendous success,” said Jack Cox, president of Halfacre Construction Company and president of the board of directors for Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children. “This beloved event provides opportunities, resources and support to those who rely on our programs and services, and we are honored to partner with businesses, organizations and individuals who believe so strongly in giving back and making a difference.”
Next year’s event is scheduled for October 8, 2027, at the Sarasota Gun Club.
About The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children
The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, Inc. (Suncoast Foundation) was incorporated in 1984, as a not-for-profit organization, whose primary purpose is to facilitate the construction or acquisition of facilities and/or equipment for handicapped children and young adults which will assist them in developing their capacity for independence from institutional lifestyles and in so doing enhance their ability to enter and participate in society. The facilities are to be operated by not-for-profit with the resources and expertise to manage them in a responsible, beneficial and fiscally prudent manner. The Suncoast Foundation owns real estate, property and equipment and leases these to other not-for-profit organizations for a nominal charge.
About Halfacre Construction Company
Halfacre is the area’s oldest, most established, locally owned and operated private commercial construction company. Their foundational strengths stand as evidence that its commercial and industrial construction projects will be delivered on time, within budget, with the utmost integrity and with the expertise and financial strength needed for success. Halfacre Construction also offers its expertise as a Green builder with the knowledge and abilities to produce viable, effective alternatives to reduce energy consumption and preserve natural resources. Staff includes U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certified professionals who have demonstrated proficiency in green building practices and who possess a thorough grasp of the LEED Green Building Rating System. For more information, please visit www.HalfacreConstruction.com.