Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties to Honor Caldwell Trust Company

October 30, 2024 | Sarasota

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will honor Caldwell Trust Company at the annual Champions for Children gala on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Presented by the Annette J. Hagens Memorial Foundation, this premiere event will celebrate Caldwell Trust Company’s dedication to helping local youth reach their full potential.

Caldwell Trust Company has been a cornerstone of financial stewardship in Southwest Florida since 1993. With a commitment to providing personalized services, Caldwell Trust Company specializes in comprehensive trust and wealth management solutions, serving individuals, families, and businesses.

“Caldwell Trust Company has been a longstanding supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties for decades, helping us launch innovative programs and reach critical milestones from the opening of our Robert and Joan Lee Club in Venice in 2007 to the dedication of our first Club DeSoto County in 2023,” said Bill Sadlo, President/CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties. “We’re thrilled to recognize the company’s legacy that will positively impact the children and families we serve for generations to come.”

Caldwell Trust Company believes in providing prudent and thoughtful financial guidance that preserves and grows their clients’ assets while maintaining a deep connection to our community.

The company’s legacy of community involvement is just as strong as their financial acumen. 

“Giving back is a way of life here,” said R.G. “Kelly” Caldwell, Jr., CEO/President of Caldwell Trust Company. “We established community service and responsible citizenship as core components of our culture from our inception and have supported more than 100 local nonprofits with financial contributions, board service and more. We’re proud to be a lifelong partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties and do our part to give today’s youth the tools and resources they need to be tomorrow’s leaders.”

The gala will feature a poolside cocktail reception, dinner by Simply Gourmet by Metz, impactful storytelling, live entertainment, a silent auction and more.

Proceeds from the event will ensure youth across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties have access to award-winning programs that foster academic success, strong character and leadership, healthy lifestyles, and career readiness. Champions for Children will take place at 6 p.m. at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, located at 3100 Fruitville Road in Sarasota.

Individual tickets are available for $400. A limited number of sponsorships are still available. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online at bgcsdc.org/events. 

For more information, contact Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties at 941-366-3911.

To learn more or make a donation in lieu of attendance, please visit bgcsdc.org.