Tommy Bohanon Foundation collects 600 toys, raises $20,000 at 2024 Softball Tournament
The Tommy Bohanon Foundation collected 600 toys for local children and raised $20,000 in monetary contributions at the fifth annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament.
Held Nov. 30 at the Northwest Softball Complex in Cape Coral, the event drew 12 coed teams of varying skill levels – many clad in custom Christmas uniforms – and featured 18 local vendors selling holiday crafts, food, artwork and home decor. Children enjoyed a bounce house, arts and crafts, and other games, along with opportunities to take photographs with Santa Claus.
Beneficiaries of the 2024 event included Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, Living Word Ministries, Lucy’s Love & Light Ministries and North Fort Myers Fire Control & Rescue Service District.
“Sixty-five percent of families live below the poverty line in Southwest Florida,” said foundation president Tommy Bohanon. “If we can help give the kids a Christmas they wouldn’t otherwise have, then we’re taking a step in the right direction.”
The softball tournament, which was held on Small Business Saturday, featured local vendors selling a variety of items, including Bella’s Custom Creations, Bright Blooms by TLR, Brookes Nugget Wagon, Bowtique, Cosmic Cupcake Creations, D1 Craft Room, Diggin’ For Treats, Factory 44, Forever Wear Permanent Jewelry, Jayce’s Freeze Dried Candy Shack, Jewelry by Kaye Krest, Maryland Original Snowballs, McCuties Children’s Boutique, Southern Grace Co., Tangled Roots Potting Bar, The Brunchy Bunch, The Crafty Cuties and WJ Designs.
Over its five-year history, the Tommy Bohanon Foundation Softball Tournament has raised $90,000 worth of toys and contributions, which help provide shopping trips for local families in need.
About the Tommy Bohanon Foundation
The Tommy Bohanon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting young athletes reach their highest potential on and off the playing field. Former NFL fullback Tommy Bohanon returned to his hometown in Southwest Florida to pursue his vision of ending generational poverty for at-risk youth. The foundation funds annual scholarships, sports equipment grants to local high schools, youth football camps, seminars and programs, as well as funding for other local nonprofits. For more information about the foundation, please visit TommyBohanonFoundation.org or call 239-671-0441.