$1M Raised at Charity Sporting Clay Championship for Teen’s Life-Changing Eye Surgery

Kingston, Jamaica – A Charity Sporting Clays Tournament held recently at the Jamaica Skeet Club’s base in Portmore, St Catherine, successfully raised $1 million toward life-changing eye surgery for 18-year-old Tashana Easy.

The initiative was spearheaded by Sean Clacken, who collaborated with members of the Jamaica Skeet Club, corporate sponsors, and individual donors to rally behind the cause. Easy, a Hospitality student at the HEART/NSTA Trust, has been experiencing rapidly deteriorating vision and requires a corneal transplant valued at $2.8 million.

The event attracted strong support from the sporting community, with many of the island’s top shooters participating. All proceeds from the tournament will go toward covering the full cost of Easy’s surgery and necessary follow-up care.

Clacken expressed gratitude to all sponsors and participants, noting that the full amount required for the procedure has now been raised. He also confirmed that the surgery will be conducted in the near future.

“This was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together,” said Clacken. “We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, the participants, and all who contributed to make this event a success.”

Corporate Support

Main sponsors included Geddes Refrigeration, Hawkeye Security, Dr Glass Limited, Imperial Optical, and the Jamaica Skeet Club. Additional support came from Loshusan Group, Amzoil, Proforma Marketing, Matt’s Cycle Rack, and Sagicor Bank.

Tournament Results

Former national shotgun champion Chad Ziadie emerged as the overall winner, hitting 89 out of 100 birds. Close behind was Bruce DuQuesnay, who shot 88.

In the individual classes:

• A Class: Ryan Chen (86, won via long run), Bobby Chung (86), Ian Banks (85)
• B Class: Winston Quest (82)
• C Class: Stephen McConnell (85)
• D Class: Max Williams (81)
• E Class: Denzil Dixon (71)
• Hunters/Beginner: Sheldon Carter (63)
• Ladies: Alyssa Moo Young (50)
• Juniors: David Wong (84)
• Sub Juniors: Blake Cooper (67)

The event not only highlighted sporting excellence but showcased the collective strength of the community in mobilizing resources to support a young woman in need.