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Payton Wright Foundation tees up for golf tournament

The Payton Wright Foundation hosted its eight annual golf tournament May 6.


  • By Kristen Herhold
  • | 1:07 p.m. May 6, 2016
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“Just having everyone coming out to support families with children with brain cancer, we’re completely touched. Research is important, but it’s just as important helping these families. We’re making a difference, and we’re very grateful for the support.” — Payton Wright Foundation co-founder Holly Wright

The Payton Wright Foundation hosted its eight annual golf tournament May 6, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

More than 200 people participated in the tournament, including country music singer David Nail.

“I grew up in a very, very small town and was very naïve about things like this that affects people for the rest of their lives,” Nail said. “Hearing this story, it hits home, and it really touched me. I just wanted to give back.”

The Payton Wright Foundation helps support families caring for children with brain cancer.

Payton Wright Foundation founders Patrick and Holly Wright with Mark Pentecost, It Works! founder and event sponsor
Payton Wright Foundation founders Patrick and Holly Wright with Mark Pentecost, It Works! founder and event sponsor
Country artist David Nail with Payton Wright Foundation co-founder Patrick Wright
Country artist David Nail with Payton Wright Foundation co-founder Patrick Wright
David Marco and Marc Rosenthal
David Marco and Marc Rosenthal
Troy Karns, Curtis Miccichi, Dean Stanton and Bill Miccichi
Troy Karns, Curtis Miccichi, Dean Stanton and Bill Miccichi
Seath Lauer, Chris Collins, Steve Slocum and Jay Seymour
Seath Lauer, Chris Collins, Steve Slocum and Jay Seymour
Payton Wright Foundation volunteers Liz Myers, Chris DeGiovine, Savanna Wright and Brian Porter
Payton Wright Foundation volunteers Liz Myers, Chris DeGiovine, Savanna Wright and Brian Porter
Kevin Stubbe and Rich Lifland
Kevin Stubbe and Rich Lifland
Lou Ambler and Vince Sica
Lou Ambler and Vince Sica
Bob Hamilton and Bill Hackney
Bob Hamilton and Bill Hackney
Richard and Tommy Simone
Richard and Tommy Simone
Jon Dana, Beth Green and Jared Hermann
Jon Dana, Beth Green and Jared Hermann
Bob Morelli and Sandra Nesbit participate in the putt-putt tournament.
Bob Morelli and Sandra Nesbit participate in the putt-putt tournament.
David Oriente participates in the putt-putt tournament.
David Oriente participates in the putt-putt tournament.
Jesse Johnson, of Station 400, makes the restaurant’s Waffled Sausage
Jesse Johnson, of Station 400, makes the restaurant’s Waffled Sausage
Johanna and Robert Baugh and Sean McCarthy, of the Sandbar Restaurant, serve Bloody Marys and Moscow mules.
Johanna and Robert Baugh and Sean McCarthy, of the Sandbar Restaurant, serve Bloody Marys and Moscow mules.

 

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