2024 Yearly Raffle Winners Announced!

Huge congratulations to our 2024 Yearly Raffle winners! It’s such fun for us each year to be able to give away these incredible prizes, all from our generous sponsors. We love making these phone calls to the winners and hearing the joy we get to share with you.

Here are this year’s big winners. Congratulations, all!

1. Tim Angelo - Montclair, CA

2. Lindsay Maldonado - Loxahatchee, FL

3. Jordan Bremseth - Hinckley, MN

4. Scott Flynn - Justice, IL

5. Joey Berardinelli - Palm City, FL

6. Ellen Roberts - Vero Beach, FL

7. Jodee Bowers - Punxsutawney, PA

Many thanks to our sponsors. Take a look at these prizes!

We can’t wait to do it again next year.

See you on the course in 2025!

 

August Sponsor Spotlight: Beretta, Leupold, and Yamaha

 

Our August Sponsors of the Month are all longtime supporters of our cause, and ones you'll easily see represented at every event!

Beretta has been making fine Italian firearms since the 1500s. Through those centuries of experience, Beretta has held true to their core value of quality without compromise, and their investments in technology have resulted in some of the best firearms on the market today. Every year, SFAC has on hand the latest Beretta shotguns for our participants to check out and shoot-and we are giving away A300’s in our event raffles! Beretta's ongoing support means the world to us! For more info visit beretta.com.

Leupold is the #1 most trusted name in riflescopes and outdoor optics and is a longtime supporter of Shoot for a Cure. Based in Beaverton, OR, Shoot for a Cure features their NEW USA MADE Performance Eyewear at each of our event raffles. And this year, we are giving away a USA MADE VX-5HD scope in our BIG Yearly Raffle!!! Special thanks to all the folks at Leupold for their continued support. For more information, visit leupold.com.

Everywhere we go, Yamaha provides us with the best in transportation at our events (the Kodiak Quads and the Viking side by side) as well as powering the SFAC shoot trailer with their powerful (and extremely quiet) Yamaha generator. Special thanks to all the folks at Yamaha for keeping us powered and moving. Your support means so much to us! For more info, please visit yamaha-motor.com.

 

New Sponsor Banners Revealed

If you’ve been following Shoot for a Cure for even a little while - and especially if you’ve been to one of our events - you know how important our sponsors are to us. These folks are so generous in their support of our work and mission, and we wouldn’t be here without them.

Here are the newest sponsor banners!

Want to join us as a Corporate or Patron Sponsor? Connect with us here!

 

Big Congrats to our Turkey Hunt Winner!

People do win at Shoot For A Cure!

Pati Piro, our 2022 Dream Turkey Hunt winner, is pictured here at Blaine Gibbons Outfitters in Nebraska with her daughter and son-in-law who both shot beautiful gobblers!!!

Pati’s daughter had Blaine call in 3 toms and 3 jakes to 10 yards (or less) and she harvested this beautiful bird.

Then Pati’s son in law got his bird at 10-15 yards with Blaine’s other guide.

Many thanks to all of our great sponsors for this awesome experience!

 

April Event Recap - Scores and Photos for Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia

April was a fantastic month on the road! Thank you to each and every person who came out to shoot with us and support our great causes. We’ll see you again next year in Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia!

Scores and photos for these events are linked below, and check out where we will be in May here.

13th Annual Texas Shoot - Mingus, TX
SCORES / PHOTOS

12th Annual TN Shoot - Middleton, TN
SCORES / PHOTOS

17th Annual SE Shoot - Gay, GA
SCORES / PHOTOS

 

New Sponsor Showcase: Meet our newest sponsors!

May is New Sponsor Showcase Month!

First up is Benelli USA and Franchi USA. We are very pleased to have these two great gun sponsors added to the SFAC roster of Sponsors. Being sister companies, we will be featuring multiple guns from each brand on our shoot trailer and we will be raffling off the Benelli M2 and Franchi Affinity Sporting in our event raffles. PLUS- we are giving away a beautiful Franchi Instinct Sporting Sideplate O/U shotgun in our big yearly raffle!!! Many thanks to Kathy and all the folks at Benelli/Franchi.

For more info visit BenelliUSA.com and FranchiUSA.com

Up next is Rocky Boots. As the sister company to longtime SFAC sponsor Muck Boots, we are pleased to announce that we will be giving away both a pair of Muck AND Rocky boots at each event this year! The winner will get to pick their favorite pair of boots from the website and Rocky will ship a beautiful brand new pair to their home. We are very grateful to Shelby and Gabe from Rocky brands. Your support means the world to us!

Check them out at rockyboots.com.

Up next is Ironclad Performance Wear. These guys make the best, most long lasting gloves in the industry! We know from personal experience when working around the house, running the chainsaw, or shooting clays: Ironclad gets the job done. This year SFAC will be giving away two pairs of their EXO Operator gloves at each event. Many thanks to Markham from Ironclad. Thanks for all you do!

Visit ironclad.com for more.

Up next we have Cerus Gear. Cerus makes the finest custom gun cleaning mats in the industry - and the best part is they are MADE IN THE USA!!! We will be giving away our custom SFAC rifle-sized mats at each of our events this year. Special thanks to Carrie and all the folks at Cerus.

For more info go to cerusgear.com.

Finally, rounding out our New Sponsor Showcase is Plano Outdoors. Plano is a name that has long been synonymous with great cases, ammo boxes, and tackle boxes. This year we will be giving away a Plano All-Weather 2-Gun Case at each event raffle. Oh, by the way, did we forget to mention that Plano products are proudly MADE IN THE USA?!!! Many thanks to Teddy and all the great folks at Plano Outdoors.

Check them out at planooutdoors.com.

 

April Sponsor Spotlight: Barnett Outdoors, Buck Knives, Cannon Safes, Stack-On Safes, and GunVault

 
 

Our round up of sponsors for April are truly the best at what they do. Get to know Barnett Outdoors, Buck Knives, and a family of companies that includes Cannon Safes, Stack-On Safes, and GunVault.

Barnett Outdoors is the original pioneer of the modern-day crossbow. They started small in 1962 when a man named Bernard Barnett pursued a hobby working with crossbows from his garage in the UK, filling orders for friends who were impressed by his handiwork. From there, manufacturing facilities popped up across Europe and then made their way to the US, where they eventually brought operations permanently in 2003.

This year, SFAC is giving away the Barnett Hyper Raptor at our event raffles coast to coast and we  are featuring the Hyper Raptor BCX in our big yearly raffle!!! Special thanks to Joe and Jimmy.

For more information, visit barnettcrossbows.com.


With 120 years of experience making high quality, Made in the USA hunting and tactical knives, Buck uses only the best materials and is continuously focused on innovation via their state-of-the-art technology. Each knife comes with a Forever Warranty because of how strongly Buck believes in the integrity of their products. Supporting Shoot for a Cure and our mission for over 15 years, we are proud to give a USA MADE Buck pocket knife to every shooter who comes to one of our events. In addition, you'll see Buck items that have been generously gifted to us in each of our event raffles. This year, we are giving away the Buck Vanguard 192 knife at each event raffle-and of course, a one of a kind custom knife in our big yearly raffle.

Many thanks to CJ, Chris and all the folks at Buck Knives for your continued support!

Learn more at buckknives.com!


These three brands are part of the same family of companies: Cannon Safes, Stack-On Safes, and GunVault are all part of one company, Cannon Security Products. They use their unique industry knowledge to provide you with secure storage solutions for what matters most in your life. Each brand offers something unique based on different needs.

Cannon Safes are built for superior security with essential features to provide best in class secure storage solutions to your most valuable possessions.

Stack-On builds its cabinets and safes purposefully, with the outdoorsman in mind. Their quick access safes, portable security cases, and personal safes are the choice for the value-driven shopper as they deliver exceptional value with a wide array of features, options, and flexibility.

GunVault quick access safes provide optimal security for handguns. As the leader in digital and biometric access, GunVault is the premier brand in the industry, offering the features you want and strength you need to ensure a Safer Way of Living.

SFAC has been using these storage solutions for years on the shoot trailer (and at home) and we are proud to feature GunVault MV500’s and Stack-On Small Personal Safes in our event raffles as well as TWO Cannon 34 gun safes in our BIG YEARLY RAFFLE!!!

Many many thanks to Peter for your continuing support of Shoot for a Cure and our mission!

Visit cannonsafe.com, stack-on.com, and gunvault.com for more info.

 

Congratulations to Yearly Raffle Winner Butch Kunselman

A big Shoot For A Cure CONGRATULATIONS to Butch Kunselman of Punxsutawney, PA on winning one of our prize packages in our 2023 BIG YEARLY RAFFLE.

Butch reported back to us: “Everything is fantastic! Will use everything! Just like Christmas only better! Thank you Shoot For A Cure!!”

Many things to Warne Scope Mounts, Leupold, CVA Muzzleloaders, Muddy Outdoors, StealthCam, and Freedom Hunters.

 

New From Stealth Cam: 360-DEGREE CELLULAR TRAIL CAMERA

Revolver Pro is a game-changer. The power of six cameras in one sleek, innovative design allows you to cover more ground, capture more detail, and never miss the action again.

Image capture is made possible by the Revolver’s silent, pivoting motor. Revolver responds quickly to movement, situating its lens in the correct zone to deliver high-quality images and videos in real time, making it ideal for use on food plots and large open areas.

Discover the future of outdoor surveillance with Stealth Cam’s 2024 lineup of cellular trail cameras.

Explore 2024 Trail Cameras

 

Iceland Coolers: Where It All Began

Seba and Ryan Beeson in Iceland where they found inspiration a few years ago to name their line of coolers.

It all started with a journey to the icy realms of Iceland. The idyliic and unforgiving landscapes, the indomitable people, and the relentless cold etched an unforgettable memory.

A memory that sparked the idea of creating something that could keep things 'Iceland cold.'

And thus, Iceland Coolers was born — a brand embodying the rugged individualism of Texas, the enduring chill of Iceland, and the fierce, untamed Viking spirit.

We've crafted an arsenal of coolers for every kind of explorer. Vikings for the bold, Berserkers for the warriors on the go, Longships for epic journeys, and Sagas for everyday adventures. Our coolers have voyaged to explorers in Norway, Guam, Japan, and beyond.

We also designed our coolers with industrial warriors in mind — those battling the elements daily. Iceland Coolers are built to meet the demands of the unforgiving outdoors and the toughest job sites.

And what sets us apart? It's the little extras — unique camo patterns, and added essentials like hanging baskets, cup holders, cutting boards, and bottle openers. More cooler, less dollar. 

Yet, our mission goes beyond coolers. It's about community.

We stand side by side with the heroes of our community — the farmers, the hunters, those who make a difference. Proudly supporting initiatives like Taylor County Livestock Association, Hunters for Heroes, Meals on Wheels, and more.

Iceland Coolers isn't just a brand; it's a promise. A promise to keep your adventure alive and your drinks 'Iceland cold.'

Learn more at icelandcooler.com.

Skgafoss Waterfall in Iceland

 

December Sponsor Spotlight: Badlands Gear, Silver Stag Knives, and D2 Customs

 
 

This month we're featuring three great sponsors of Shoot For A Cure: Badlands Gear, Silver Stag Knives, and D2 Customs.

Out of Sandy, UT, Badlands Camo began from humble beginnings and big ideas almost 30 years ago and as they've grown they've held onto the same unconditional dedication to quality and performance, including creating some of the best camo in the business. This year, you may see the SFAC instructors wearing their Badlands camo shirts at the events and Badlands has graciously donated a FULL custom camo outfit with accessories for our yearly raffle. Many thanks to Blake and the folks at Badlands for their support!

For more info go to badlandsgear.com


SILVER STAG was founded in a garage by a couple of sportsmen who enjoyed turning old files and saw blades into hunting, fishing, and camping knives. Over the past 18 years, they have been extremely focused on improving their quality and selection, though they've never strayed from their original hands on approach to MADE IN THE USA manufacturing, producing some of the most beautiful, functional, and durable blades in the industry. We give away two of their beautiful ESLE Hunter knives at each event raffle and we give away a one of a kind limited edition custom knife each year in our Yearly Raffle. Many thanks to Brad at Silver Stag for your ongoing support.

For more info, visit silverstag.com.


At Pennsylvania-based custom gunmaker D2 Customs, artisan Dan Heitzenrater puts heart and soul into every stunning piece they make. Dan was generous enough to send us a custom one of a kind D2 Customs Model 2011 Competition Pistol for our big yearly raffle!!! Many thanks to Dan for all you do for our mission!

For more info visit D2 Customs on Facebook.

 

2023 Yearly Raffle Winners Announced!

Huge congratulations to our 2023 Yearly Raffle winners! It’s such fun for us each year to be able to give away these incredible prizes, all from our generous sponsors. We love making these phone calls to the winners and hearing the joy we get to share with you.

Here are this year’s big winners. Congratulations, friends!

1. Jorge Maldonado - Loxahatchee, FL

2. Miles Clavin - Santa Ana, CA

3. Ross Smith - Cincinatti, OH

4. Wendell Mixon - Fort Pierce, FL

5. Maria Davenport - Ellijay, GA

6. Butch Kunselman - Punxsutawney, PA

7. Jack Saldate - Canyon Lake, CA

Many thanks to our sponsors. Take a look at these prizes!

We already can’t wait to do it next year.

See you on the course in 2024!

 

2023 Season Wrap-Up

That’s a wrap on our 2023 season! What an honor it is to host these events and do this work each year, and what joy and fun we had with all of you this season.

Thank you, as always, for coming out to support our mission.

Check out the photos and scores for all of these events now, and stay tuned for the release of our 2024 schedule.

See you on the course!
Mark and the Shoot For A Cure team

 

September Sponsor Spotlight: Brownells, Cabela's, Howard Leight, and Traeger Grills

 
 
 
 

We're excited to share our Sponsors of the Month for September as we get ready to head out on the road for our events later this month. Get to know Brownells, Cabela's, Howard Leight, and Traeger Grills, here:

Established in 1939, Brownells is the world’s greatest supplier of all things to maintain, upgrade and fix your firearms. Our trailer is well stocked with Brownells cleaning rods, brushes, and spare parts, keeping all of our shotguns in tip top shape all season long. You may have also even seen the Brownells gunsleeves and screwdriver kits in our event raffles! A big thanks to Cody Hinton for all of your continued support.

Learn more at brownells.com.


Founded in 1961, Cabela’s is the “World’s Foremost Outfitter" in the hunting, shooting and outdoor industry. Their quality products are found in homes (and deer camps) all across the country. Since becoming a Corporate Sponsor, Cabela’s (and now Brass Pro) branded apparel has become a regular part of the SFAC raffle table. Check out their items at all our Fall events! Special thanks go to the entire Bass Pro/Cabelas Corporate sales team.

For more info, go to cabelas.com.


Howard Leight produces powerful hearing protection that safeguards your future, without compromising your here and now. For over 50 years, their innovative work in research and development has been making history, from the invention of banded hearing in the 1970s, to foam earplugs in the 1980s, to the quick-connecting, Bluetooth-enhanced earmuffs of today. We're proud to use their USA Made earplugs for all of our event participants. You may have also seen their Impact Sport ear muffs at our event raffles. Big thanks to John and Erica for all that you do for our industry and our mission.

For more info, visit howardleightshootingsports.com.


Traeger Grills invented the original wood-fired grill over 30 years ago in Mt. Angel, Oregon. They continue to lead the industry as the world's #1 selling wood-fired grill, perfected by decades of mastering the craft of wood-fired cooking. This year, we are giving away an Ironwood 885 Grill in our big yearly raffle! Many thanks to Alex and Bryce at Traeger for their continued support!

For more info go to traegergrills.com.

 

August Sponsor Spotlight: CVA Muzzleloaders, Iceland Coolers, Peregrine Field Gear/Wild Hare Shooting Gear, and The Original Muck Boot Company

 
 

We've got a round up of some incredible sponsors for you this month - all who make top of the line products and have been enthusiastic supporters of our mission. We appreciate these folks more than we can say.

Get to know CVA Muzzleloaders, Iceland Coolers, Peregrine Field Gear/Wild Hare Shooting Gear, and The Original Muck Boot Company:

Founded in 1971, CVA initially specialized in traditional side-lock muzzleloading rifles and build-it-yourself rifle kits. Today, CVA is America’s #1 selling muzzleloader brand for over a decade and has expanded into the most technically advanced muzzleloaders in the market. Their top line models now feature the world famous Bergara barrels. SFAC is proud to be featuring and raffling off at each event raffle, the Bergara equipped CVA Accura LR-X package-with scope, case and sling in Realtree camo. PLUS, this year, in our Big Yearly Raffle, we are giving away the new CVA Cascade XT centerfire rifle! Many thanks to Forrest at CVA for your ongoing support.

For more info go to www.cva.com.

Located in Abilene, TX, Iceland Coolers are roto-molded, tough and come in a variety of cool colors and camo patterns. SFAC will be demoing and featuring a variety of their coolers at our events coast to coast. The Viking 45 has an integral cutting board, food rack and drink holder and we will be raffling one off at every event! All Iceland Coolers have a lifetime warranty. Many thanks to Ryan at Iceland for your support.

For more info, go to www.icelandcooler.com.

At Peregrine Outdoor Products, their goal is to bring customers innovative and high quality products that help people better enjoy their outdoor experience. If the right product for the job already exists, Peregrine will find it. If not, they are likely working to design a solution themselves. All Peregrine Field Gear, MizMac, Classy Clays and Wild Hare products are proudly manufactured by Peregrine Outdoor Products and are backed by their 100% "no questions asked" satisfaction guarantee. This year we are once again featuring their Insulated Venture Bucket Packs in our event raffles.

Also part of the “family”, Wild Hare Shooting Gear is one of the premier shooting vest, gun case, and range bag companies today. We are featuring their Premium Shell Pouches and 3 Gun Cases in our event raffles coast to coast as well as their beautiful Oil Tin Jacket in our Big Yearly Raffle. In addition, all of our Shoot for a Cure staff wears the top-of-the-line Wild Hare Range Vests. Many thanks to Michael and Steve at Peregrine/Wild Hare - Your support means the world to us!

For more information, go to www.peregrinefieldgear.com and www.wildhareshootinggear.com.

The Original Muck Boot Company's boots are some of the most popular raffle items at our events. The Woodland Extreme is a great insulated hunting boot, and the Woody Sport Cools are some of the best boots out there, keeping your feet cool on warmer days. And don't forget the women!  Muck Boot Co.'s women's styles are fashionable and functional. A big thank you to Gabe for all you do for us throughout the year!

For more info visit muckbootcompany.com.

 

Maritime Trades: SOUTH FLORIDA PMC HAS A “BLAST” AT 9TH ANNUAL SHOOT FOR A CURE

Union members and their friends raised approximately $40,000 for the March of Dimes during the Ninth Annual Shoot for a Cure sponsored by the Greater South Florida Maritime Trades Council.

The June 2nd event at the OK Corral Gun Club in Okeechobee, FL, featured over a hundred participants from a wide array of international unions (including MTD affiliates CWA, IBEW, IUOE, IUPAT, MEBA, OPEIU, SIU, SMART, and UA), as well as representatives from several U.S.-flag shipping companies.

This is the 21st year for the union-supported Shoot for a Cure events, which are hosted around the country.

Read the full story here!

 

July Sponsor Spotlight: MADE IN THE USA Roundup

This month we're celebrating a round-up of sponsors whose products are MADE IN THE USA: Carhartt, ESEE Knives, Otis/Shooters Choice, and Wild Wings.


Started by the Carhartt family in 1889, Shoot For A Cure is proud to have a great American company like Carhartt as part of OUR family. Carhartt has a long tradition of making top quality, MADE IN THE USA apparel. This year we will be wearing and raffling off their Active Duck jacket. Not only are these jackets MADE IN THE USA, but these jackets are UNION MADE in Camden, TN by members of UFCW Local 1529!!! Many thanks to Mark and Angie from Carhartt.

For more info, please go to Carhartt.com 


Otis/Shooter’s Choice innovates gun care! For 30 years now they have worked to provide the most effective USA Made gun care products through Otis Technology and gun care solvents and lubricants through Shooter’s Choice. FP10 is the “official gun cleaning solvent” of SFAC and this year, we are giving away cleaning kits of all types in our event raffles including the awesome Otis Elite Cleaning Kit-this kit cleans pretty much EVERY caliber/gauge known to mankind! Thanks as always to Heather and Kimberly from Otistec-your continuing support means the world to us!!!

For more info visit otistec.com and shooters-choice.com 


In 1997, ESEE founders Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin started down the path of changing the way the survival and wilderness industry did business. Beginning first in South America with Randall’s Adventure & Training, they later brought their training stateside and added sister company ESEE, which produces high quality USA Made field grade knives and gear. The company’s philosophy is simple: treat the customer with respect, keep the prices fair, provide the best in quality, and never teach a skill or provide a piece of gear that hasn’t been tested in the real world. ESEE has been a sponsor since 2011 and we feature their Mil-Spec 6 knife in our event raffles and the awesome EXPAT Cleavers and Axes! Big thanks to Jeff, Shane and Bruce…we love you guys!!!

Learn more at ESEEknives.com 


Wild Wings is today’s leading publisher/producer/distributor of wildlife, sporting, and nostalgic/Americana art prints and art-related products. The company grew out of a love for the great outdoors and a desire to share that interest with others. Founded in 1968, Wild Wings published its first limited edition art print in 1970 and mailed its first direct-mail catalog in 1971. Today, 50 years after its inception, Wild Wings continues to lead the industry in product development and innovative approaches to incorporating nature themes into a wide range of art products, gifts, home furnishings, collectibles and apparel. Their custom Shoot For A Cure paintings are a favorite in our event raffles, and we feature a one of a kind custom print at each raffle made exclusively for SFAC! Big thanks to Kelly and Cassie for your continued support of our mission!

For more info, visit wildwings.com

 

Shoot For A Cure Spotlight: Garrett Petruskie

Another member of our Shoot For A Cure extended family, US Army 2nd LT Garrett Petruskie is pictured here sporting his SFAC hat and getting it done in the spring turkey woods!!!

This beautiful gobbler was harvested on 4/8/23 in King George, VA and has a 7” beard and 1 3/8” spurs.

Congratulations Garrett and we look forward to seeing you next year with the GVS team at one of our events!!!

Want to become an internet SUPERSTAR?

Wear your SFAC gear hunting/fishing/shooting and email us your pics/story to mark@shootforacure.us.

 

June Sponsor Spotlight: Federal, Lincoln Traps, MEC, and Longrange

 
 
 
 

This month we're featuring four sponsors who are all favorites in the industry: Federal, Lincoln Traps, MEC, and Longrange.

We are proud once again to be shooting Federal Ammunition's Top Gun Ammo at each of our events this year. Federal's many exclusive technologies help prioritize accuracy and performance along with the support of the industry’s best components, most skilled craftsmen, and the tightest quality standards. Their products are truly the best, and we're honored to shoot their Top Gun Sporting loads at all of our events nationwide!

Many thanks to Jason at Federal for your ongoing support.

For more info visit federalpremium.com.


Lincoln Traps’ high quality machines are proudly Made in the USA right in Lebanon, PA. Shoot for a Cure is excited to demo their awesome Rabbit/Chandelle machine (the best in the industry!) in our world famous Shoot For A Cure Flurry at each event.

Special thanks to Rod and Kris for all you do for us and our cause!

For more info, visit LincolnTraps.com lincolntraps.com.

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company), has been around since 1955 and is one of the most respected Made in the USA clay machine and shotshell reloader companies in the industry today. Along with our other clay machine sponsors, Shoot for a Cure is featuring the 408XP1 (Standard trap) and a 300EW1 (wobble trap) in our world famous “Shoot For A Cure Flurry” and we're giving away a 9000GN12 MEC Shotshell Reloader in our yearly raffle.

Special thanks to Shawn and Simon at MEC for your continued support.

For more info, visit mecoutdoors.com.

When you think of clay machine controllers, there is only one name and it’s LongRANGE. Their wireless transmitters and receivers work flawlessly and they save the time, effort, and expense of running long cords across your clay fields. Their state-of-the-art MT4300 is the controller of choice for the world famous Shoot For A Cure flurry.

Many thanks to Neil and Jeremy at LongRANGE!

For more info visit longrangellc.com.