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nonProfit newS from page 1 About Fish And Wildlife Foundation Of Florida raised and donated more than $60 million to conservation
The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida is a nonprofit and outdoor recreation and education. More information
support Florida’s outdoor recreational activities, protect organization dedicated to supporting the Florida Fish and can be found at wildlifeflorida.org.
native wildlife, and educate future generations. Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and other public Photos courtesy of Tracey Benson Photography
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis kicked off the event and private partners. Its goal is to conserve Florida’s native
as a special guest and honoree. She took to the stage to animals and plants, and the lands and waters they need
applaud the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida’s to survive. Since its founding in 1994, the foundation has
outstanding conservation efforts. Laura Coburn Russell,
Tucker Frederickson, John Lacy, Josh Kellam, and Chuck
Collins cochaired the sold-out event.
The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida also honored
country music star Chris Janson, who was introduced by
his best friend and the founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops
and Cabela’s, Johnny Morris. Both are avid outdoorsmen
and supporters of wildlife conservation. Florida Power &
Light Company CEO Eric Silagy received the foundation’s
Corporate Conservation Partner Award. Eric Sutton, Stephanie Sutton, Tammy Dugan, Jason Dugan
Guests basked in the glow of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse,
bid on exclusive auction items, and enjoyed a surprise live John Lacy, Joshua Kellam, Eric Silagy, Tucker Frederickson
performance by Janson. Donors received a plush Florida
manatee for their commitment to safeguard wildlife and their
natural habitats.
Chris Janson, Jesse Bo Janson Chris Janson, Joshua Kellam
Steve Crisafulli, Eric Silagy, Byron Russell, Jimmy Patronis
Daphne Wood, Byron Russell, Dorothy Bradshaw, Jimmy
Andrew Walker, Letty Borbolla, Ignacio Borbolla Flanigan
Alex Cavanaugh, Zack Cavanaugh, Kim Mckeel, Seth Mckeel
Chuck Collins, Sherri Collins Carlos Alfonso, Eric Silagy Thomas Eason Johnny Morris
Mark Barber, Laura Barber, Nicole Holmes, Brandon Holmes
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