The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children raises more than $85,000 during annual clay shoot
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SARASOTA, Fla. - Floridant -- The Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children (https://suncoastfoundation.com/), 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 14^th 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.

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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.