Skeet-shooting contest aids charity
Over 10 teams competed in a skeet-shooting tournament at Moree’s Sportsman’s Preserve June 14. Clays for a Cause was a fundraiser in its inaugural year and raised over $17,000 benefiting the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault.
The fundraiser will help with the expansion of New Beginnings Transitional Shelter in Wallace.
As a transitional shelter, New Beginnings gives domestic violence and sexual assault survivors the time and services needed to start a new life free of violence. Residents of NBTS receive tools such as counseling, financial education, transportation, life skills training, case management and support groups.
They can remain residents of the shelter for up to 24 months, in comparison to the 30-90 days of an emergency shelter.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will also benefit the Pee Dee Coalition to reduce sexual assault, family violence and child abuse and meet the needs of victims.
Janice Rozier, chapter board president for Marlboro County, said, “We wanted a fundraiser geared toward men because they can help to change the conversation. They are fathers, uncles, grandfathers, sons, faith leaders, businessmen and community leaders. Men can help bring an end to domestic violence and sexual assault just by sometimes starting with a conversation. It was wonderful to see all of these men join together today to bring an end to violence.”
Neal Barber, who works at Lehigh Hanson, said, “I’ve been fortunate, over the years, to participate in many fundraising events, including sporting clays. The event on June 14 was very impressive, especially for a first-time event.
“Everyone did an excellent job of planning and execution, from the silent auction and drawings, to the BBQ lunch and the sincerity showed for such a worthy cause.
“I am amazed at the amount of money raised for a first-year event like this; seldom do the first years do so well.
“Congratulations to Pee Dee Coalition and those who sponsored and supported this cause. Can’t wait to see what they can accomplish next.”
Pee Dee Coalition is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the reduction of sexual assault, family violence and child abuse and to the needs of its victims. Pee Dee Coalition is a member of the United Way.