Recent Updates

We are excited to share that we raised over $10,000 at the 8th Annual Christine Garton Memorial Tournament, Presented by On the Spot Heating and Cooling, LLC! These funds will go directly toward our Holiday Cheer program and several other fantastic causes.

Thank you to our players. This event can not happen without you, and we sincerely appreciate you playing in our tournament. We hope it was fun and memorable for you and that you’ll be back next year for the 9th Annual Christine Garton Memorial Softball Tournament!

 

Thank you to our event sponsors, On the spot heating and cooling llc, The Amanda Ondrey Team, M.C. Real Estate, and Great Oaks CrossFit, each of whom have sponsored us now for multiple years. We truly appreciate your continued support and your investment in our community. 

Thank you to Texas Roadhouse in Stow, who once again provided lunch to our participants. We appreciate your generosity and continued partnership with our event!

Thank you to SMT Photography for volunteering your time and talents at our event. Our participants having so many wonderful photos to remember our event with is greatly appreciated! 

Thank you to Cleveland Cavaliers legend Larry Nance Sr. for joining us at the event. All of our participants raved about your kindness and how much they enjoyed meeting you! 

Thank you to our GFC leadership team and event volunteers for spending your day with us and making sure our event ran smoothly. Planning for this event starts in January, and so much goes into it behind the scenes. We could not do this without you. 

Thank you to everyone who donated and/or bid on our Silent Auction items. We appreciate your support of our fundraising efforts! 

Food Box Program

We are excited to announce the launch of our Food Box Program, providing essential groceries and supplies to individuals and families in need. Through this initiative, we are are helping fill the food boxes are conveniently located at key spots around town, ensuring access for those facing food insecurity.

A heartfelt thank-you to Aldi grocery store for their generous assistance with grocery donations, making this program possible. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community.

 

Thank you to the IVL Baseball 11U team for volunteering to help us with our food pantry project this month! The boys packed boxes full of food items last night at practice and they and their families will be delivering pantry boxes across the community over the next month to help support people in need.

Thank you to Coach DeAngelis, Coach Zimmerman, Coach Heiberg, and all of the players and their families for helping us make a positive difference in the community!

Upcoming Event Schedule

Keep an eye out for upcoming Garton Family Charity Events:

Everyday Hero Nomination

We’re looking for everyday heroes in our community!

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Softball Tournament

Registration Coming Soon!

Wadsworth

8/16/2025