The 5th Annual Shute-N-Safe Golf tournament to benefit The Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T), hosted by the Shute family of West Suffield, will be held on Thursday, September 11 at Crestview Country Club in Agawam, Mass. Last year, the tournament raised over $26,000.00.
100% of the proceeds from the outing benefit America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to never forget September 11, 2001.
Four members of a Tunnel for Towers team
In 2021, this was a family and friends’ event with only 38 golfers. The weather was 45 degrees and drizzling, and they ended up making a surprising $1,800.
In 2022, there were 120 golfers enduring a steaming hot 100-degree day, raising $5,000.
In 2023, for the first time, they held it on September 11th in honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001. They had a full field of golfers and a lot more sponsors, raising an astounding $13,400.
In 2024 again there was a full field of golfers (144) and even more sponsors. Suffield Fire Department brought their ladder truck to suspend a large T2T banner and American flag. (In the past Agawam fire supported the event. Unfortunately, the truck was in for repairs.) There were four police departments representing Hartford Emerald Society, Agawam Police Association, Connecticut State Police union and our own Suffield Police Department. We raised $26,500. It was incredible! The two local TV news stations, Channels 22 and 40 out of Springfield, Mass. were there and aired a segment on the 6 o’clock news. There were over 250 mentions in local and national news magazines.
Suffield Fire came through when Agawam Fire department had their truck in for service. We appreciate all our local communities coming together to support this important fundraising event.
Mr. Dan Deleon, a representative from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, joined the tournament last year. He was so impressed he said he would be back again in 2025 to receive the “Big Check”. The goal for 2025 is to raise over $30,000.00.
Dave and Kim Shute would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to all the local businesses, families of Suffield and surrounding area for their generous support.
As of today, the tournament has raised $46,800.00 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation T2T.org.
If you are interested in becoming a Hole Sponsor, Corporate Sponsor or help in any way, please contact Dave Shute at 413-896-1122.