#90 - Ben Shroyer, Executive Director of Casting for the Kids

This week, we sit down with the Executive Director of Casting for the Kids, Ben Shroyer.  Several years ago, Ben and his wife received the 4 words no parent ever wants to hear… “your child has cancer”.  As a result, Ben decided to turn his mess into his message by helping to raise money for families dealing with the costs associated with having a child going through cancer.  You’ll hear the heart wrenching experience he had in the hospital when he realized that he didn’t want any child to go through the experience without their family by their side.

As a result, he combined his love for fishing into his fund raising efforts, creating a tournament for kids across the Sun Coast.  You’ll hear numerous heart warming stories, along with the inspirational update of his own daughter, who is now 5 years free of the disease!  As always, we bring the conversation back to Sarasota to get Ben’s thoughts on the roundabouts, and we put him through the rapid-fire gauntlet.

You can also follow Casting for the Kids on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/casting4thekids/

Or visit them directly to learn more about the organization, donate, and learn how to become more involved:

https://www.castingforthekids.org/

They have an upcoming Freshwater Tournament on Saturday, March 22, 2025.  All the details to participate and to donate are on the website.

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The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by:

Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneur

https://www.bradhannon.com

Felipe Colón, Partner/Investment Advisor for Sanderling Partners

https://www.sanderlingpartners.com/

Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQ

https://www.strongroofingsrq.com

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 Brad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannon

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Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollister

Digital Media & Distribution, Morgan Steffes - https://www.Instagram.com/mcsteffes

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