Ryan McCleskey ended his fight against cancer on February 3, 2006. Family, friends, and acquaintances of Ryan wish to continue his battle with loving memory.

The objective of the event is to build awareness of the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, and assist the children of Southwest Florida in their personal battles, by donating the proceeds raised to Barbara’s Friends, the Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund.

The Golisano’s Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is building a new 292,000 square foot, 128-bed children’s hospital on the campus of Health Park Medical Center.  All funds raised during this major capital campaign through May 14, 2014 will be matched by Tom Golisano, up to $20 million. For more information visit www.ChildrensHospitalGoal.org. 
To date we have raised over $77,000 for Barbara’s Friends.

We are now seeking event sponsors and participants for 2014 and the Tenth Annual Ryan McCleskey Redfish Challenge.  Some of you have generously supported Ryan’s Redfish Challenge in the past; for others, this is our first request. Whichever the case, we hope we can count on your support for such an admirable cause. Your tax-deductible donation will be recognized in various ways. Visit our Sponsorship Page for a list of opportunities available this year.