About Sarah's Sporting Clays Against Cancer
The Sarah Szafranski Endowment Fund
"I want to do something that will help people forever. I want to find a cure for cancer." - Sarah Szafranski
Sarah’s Sporting Clays Against Cancer was created as a unique event to raise funds for pediatric oncology at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, through the Sarah Szafranski Endowment Fund.
In 2002, when 16-year-old Sarah Szafranski realized she was losing her three-year battle with cancer, she resolved to make a permanent contribution to the fight against pediatric cancer. She decided to create a self-sustaining endowment fund for research on pediatric cancer. She charged her father, Bob Szafranski, with starting the Sarah Szafranski Endowment Fund and growing it to $1 million. The fund is managed by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation.
Sarah was a patient at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer throughout her fight and wanted to leave a legacy of help for future pediatric cancer patients.
How Your Donation Helps Fight Pediatric Cancer
Sarah played an active role in making her wish become a reality. Proceeds from Sarah’s Sporting Clays benefit the Sarah Szafranski Endowment Fund in support of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Haley Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders.
The neuro-oncology healthcare team, led by Dr. Amy Smith, a nationally recognized pediatric neuro-oncologist, is made up of medical, nursing, psychosocial and research experts. Using a whole team approach, the entire family receives care personalized to their child’s diagnosis and needs.
Dr. Smith and her team partner with patients and families to make good decisions about immediate and long-term health, including enrolling patients in clinical trials when conventional means of treatment don’t receive the intended results. At the Haley Center, our expert team takes a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric healthcare − we treat the whole child, not just the illness.
https://www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com/pediatric-specialties/pediatric-oncology-and-hematology
2018 Event
The fifth annual Sarah's Sporting Clays Against Cancer was October 5 at Blackjack Sporting Clays in Sumterville, and sold out in August. If you're interested in getting in on the fun next year, please email us using the link below or email us directly : sarahsclays@gmail.com. We'd love to have you join us for a day of friendly competition, great chance to win prizes, good food, networking and fun.
EVENT INFORMATION
8 AM - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018
Participation for this year sold out early but you can let us know you'd like to be on the early notification list for next year: sarahsclays@gmail.com. Check back here soon for photos and video of the event. You can also still give to fight pediatric cancer by clicking on the button below.
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
- 8 am: Registration, breakfast, networking and entertainment.
- 8:45 am: Welcome and safety briefing
- 9 am: Shotgun start
- 11:30 am (approximate): lunch, awards, raffle drawings and entertainment
- After party
LOCATION: BLACKJACK SPORTING CLAYS
We were thrilled with our new location at Blackjack Sporting Clays in Sumterville. This is a new facility designed for corporate events and has multiple amenities that helped our participants have a great time. Please plan to participate in next year's Sarah's Sporting Clays Against Cancer at
Blackjack Sporting Clays
3372 CR 526
Sumterville, Florida 33585
352.569.9469
STILL WANT TO GIVE?
Fighting pediatric cancer is an everyday battle. If your company couldn't make the event, or you'd prefer to donate at a lower price point, we're very grateful for anything you can give. Please donate through the Sarah Szafranski Endowment Fund or email lauren.bolick@orlandohealth.com
HOW DO I VOLUNTEER?
Because of the nature of the event, we need lots of volunteers. It's a fun day which presents a lot of networking opportunities, as well as meeting new people and knowing that you're making a real contribution to the fight against pediatric cancer. Please email us with your interest at sarahsclays@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Master of ceremonies & entertainment
Captain William Mayhem
We were very happy to welcome Captain William Mayhem as MC and entertainment for our event for the second year in a row. Captain Mayhem has been a performer for over 40 years both in the US and abroad while serving in the US Air Force. He has performed in his own magic act in Las Vegas, as well as live theater, television, and anti-gang/drug seminars, safety programs and as a motivational speaker.
A St. Augustine native, he is now the face and voice of the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, as well as an event promoter and coordinator with the St. Augustine Swashbucklers, a band of pirates dedicated to charitable giving in the St. Augustine area. Recent events have generated gifts to The American Cancer Society, Give Kids the World, Dreams Come True, food banks, school supplies drive and Christmas toy drives.
Captain Mayhem brings his own particular brand of piracy to local elementary schools at the invitation of school administration, emphasizing collaboration and accountability with a unique pirate angle.
Learn More
The Captain is available for corporate teambuilding, events and motivational speaking, magic shows for families or adults, festival performances, trolley takeovers in St. Augustine, and event promotions. Email him at wmmayhem@yahoo.com. Inquiries are free!
PRESENTING SPONSOR - Alberto Herran, CLU, ChFc
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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ARNOLD PALMER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
The Sarah Szafranski Endowment Fund is managed by the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation, a 501c3 organization (EIN# 59-2244943). Proceeds from the event benefit the Sarah Szafranski Endowment Fund in support of pediatric oncology at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
