It was the Florida friend-raiser to taco-bout! More than 150 local community members joined us at Lakewood Country Club as we hosted the "Let's Taco-Bout Casey Cares Foundation" event in support of our programs. With fiesta-inspired food, an open bar, lively music, a photo booth, a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of critically ill children, the evening was nothing short of fantastic! 

A heartfelt appreciation goes to event co-chairs and Casey Cares Board members, Lee Ann and Craig Reich for helping to organize the evening! WIth over $25,000 raised thanks to the community's generosity, we will be able to provide an additional 250 summer activities to families and 500 extra Moive & Pizza Night packages to homebound children. As the night began, Jordan, a Casey Cares child diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and his family had the opportunity to share their son's medical story and express the impact Casey Cares had on their lives.

We are grateful to all the caring Florida community members who joined us and supported our kids! Your involvement made a significant impact on the +195 critically ill children and their families we serve in Florida alone! Thank you also to our Cinco Committee members: Michelle Caba, Margaret White, Cathy Smith, Patti O'Neill, and Lisa Panozzo.

A major thanks to all of our sponsors who helped make our inaugural tournament such a success, especially our Presenting Sponsor, the Sassano Family!

Pinata Party Sponsor: Tim and Patti O'Neill

Taco Tastemaker Sponsors: Amy & Keith King, Susan Hendrix, Nannette Adair with Rex Shoes 

Tequila Sunrise Sponsors: Steve & Katherine Jenson, Luhrsen Goldberg LLC, Stephen Rosser and Brett Price with Smart Shield Homes

Partners: Sarasota Entertainment Company, Party Popping Events, Grant Hemond and Associates, Card My Yard

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