SSF hosts golf outing, gala to support Sanibel school
The Sanibel School Fund held its annual Blue Ribbon Golf Classic on May 13 at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel. Twenty-eight teams participated, with The Suarez Team taking first place.
The event continued into the evening with a cocktail party around the pool and gala under the pavilion. Auctioneer Tommy Williams helped The Sanibel School raise funds needed to replace items lost in Hurricane Ian and plans for the coming school year, like field trips to NASA and the Tampa Aquarium.
The Sanctuary Golf Club Foundation was the headlining sponsor.
The SSF is an extension of the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. Its golf outing and gala supports the school’s STEM program by providing a STEM teacher and funding the STEM equipment and activities. This year’s event was vital as the school lost almost all of its equipment, including 3D printers and a fleet of bicycles for on-island field trips. STEM teacher Paul Warren spoke at the event about his vision for growing the program, to include coding, artificial intelligence, and solar power.
Donations and alternative funding sources like grants are being sought to support the growth of the program. To donate, visit https://sanibelschoolfund.betterworld.org/campaigns/make-donation.
Community members with a background in any STEM discipline who are interested in speaking to the students about their career and experience can contact SSF President Kate Shaffer at kateshaffer814@gmail.com.