FORT MYERS, Fla. - TelAve -- The second annual Sanibel Captiva United Way Golf Tournament raised $18,600 to benefit United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades' mission. The funds go toward the Sanibel and Captiva community's goal to raise $746,426 in the 2025-26 United Way campaign. The group has raised over $650,000 in each of the past four years.

The United Way campaign raises money that stays in the local community to help support the human service network of more than 90 partner agencies and more than 260 programs.

United Way Partner Agencies, such as F.I.S.H. of SanCap, Beacon of Hope, Blessings in a Backpack, Cancer Alliance Network, Family Initiative, Community Cooperative, Abuse Counseling and Treatment, and Children's Advocacy Center, serve a diverse range of needs in the community.

Ninety-six golfers took part in the tournament held Jan. 25 at the Sanibel Island Golf Club. Calli Johnson duPont and John Jensen chaired the event.

Sponsors for the event included Benchmark General Contractors; Bank of the Islands; Coastal Vista; Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grill; Florida Trust Wealth Management; Jensen Brothers; Jerry's Foods; Tom and Linda Uhler; McCallion & McCallion Realty; Pfeifer Realty Group; R S Walsh Landscaping Inc.; SanCap Pak-N-Ship; Sanibel Captiva Community Bank; Sanibel Carts; Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group; Strike Force Roofing and Construction; The Dunes; The Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market; 'Tween Waters Inn and Marina; and UES Professional Solutions.

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About United Way
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has raised and distributed more than $272 million since its establishment in 1957, with all funds staying local to support a vast network of partner agencies and community programs.  Together, we serve the community by nurturing youth, strengthening families, helping the elderly and disabled live independently, and empowering neighborhoods by delivering essential health and human services. Visit UnitedWayLee.org (https://www.unitedwaylee.org/) to learn more.