The crack of shotguns and the cheers of camaraderie echoed throughout the Jamaica Skeet Membership in Portmore, St. Catherine, as opponents aimed for extra than simply targets. They had been firing for a trigger—serving to 18-year-old Tashana Straightforward regain her sight.
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Spearheaded by philanthropist Sean Clacken, in partnership with the Jamaica Skeet Membership and a number of beneficiant sponsors, the Charity Sporting Clays Match raised a exceptional J$1 million towards Straightforward’s pressing eye surgical procedure. The funds will contribute to her J$2.8 million medical invoice for a corneal transplant and post-operative care.
“This was a robust reminder of what’s doable when a neighborhood comes collectively,” Clacken mirrored. “We’re extremely grateful to our sponsors, the contributors, and all those that gave donations to make this occasion a hit.”
Clacken confirmed that, because of further contributions, the total price of the surgical procedure has now been met, with the process scheduled to happen quickly.
A battle for bragging rights
Whereas the trigger was the day’s true winner, the event itself delivered a showcase of marksmanship. Former nationwide shotgun champion Chad Ziadie emerged victorious, hitting 89 out of 100 birds, narrowly edging Bruce DuQuesnay on 88.
In A Class, Ryan Chen claimed the title through “long term” tiebreaker over Bobby Chung, each scoring 86. Former Jamaica Skeet Membership President and nine-time nationwide champion Ian Banks took third with 85.
Different class winners included: B Class: Winston Quest – 82; C Class: Stephen McConnell – 85; D Class: Max Williams – 81; E Class: Denzil Dixon – 71; Hunters/ Newcomers: Sheldon Carter – 63; Girls: Alyssa Moo Younger – 50; Juniors: David Wong – 84; Sub-Juniors: Blake Cooper – 67.
Company champions of charity
Main sponsors Geddes Refrigeration, Hawkeye Safety, Dr Glass Restricted, Imperial Optical, and the Jamaica Skeet Membership led the cost in rallying help. Further backing got here from Loshusan Group, Amzoil, Proforma Advertising and marketing, Matt’s Cycle Rack, and Sagicor Financial institution.
Straightforward, a hospitality pupil on the HEART/NSTA Belief, has endured blurred and restricted imaginative and prescient for years. With the neighborhood’s unwavering generosity, she now stands getting ready to a life-changing transformation.
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