CCEF Hosts Fundraising Cornhole Tournament for the 2nd Year in A Row

(Berryville, Virginia)—Forty six teams competed on the beautiful Grand View Farms in Berryville, VA on February 24th during The Clarke County Education Foundation’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament, a daylong cornhole tournament that helped raised over $10,000 for Clarke County Education Foundation and Clarke County Public Schools.

Now in its second year, the tournament invites local businesses, industry partners and community members to participate in the CCEF’s annual fundraising effort. The tournament space is generously donated by Doug and Linda Lawson, owners of Grand View Farms and organized and planned by the CCEF as well as Scott and Anna Northcraft.

The event kicked off with a welcoming ceremony by Beth Williams, Executive Director of the CCEF, the national anthem and the rules. Bags started to fly at 2pm sharp with 12 teams playing at a time. Fly and Cheri Lambert MC’ed the day and kept guests entertained and laughing throughout the event. The winners received a $500 cash prize and second place received $200.

“Every year, we play to raise money for the Clarke County Education Foundation to in effort to make real, lasting change in the lives of our students and teachers at Clarke County Public Schools,” said Beth Williams, Clarke County Education Foundation Executive Director. “It’s a chance to our community to come out and support the CCEF–and it’s a whole lot of fun to be a part of.”

Money raised during the tournament is provided through participation fees and sponsorship opportunities, and it is used to provide grant funding for the programs of the CCEF. The Clarke County Education Foundation, established in 1991, is an independent public charity dedicated to promoting, expanding, and augmenting the educational opportunities for students and staff in the Clarke County Public Schools, by generating private support and involvement to enhance these publicly-maintained services. The CCEF has provided more than $2.5 million in student scholarships, teacher grants, system demonstration grants, and donor-defined projects through a combination of fund-raising and endowment income since its inception.