As a result of a brainstorming session the concept for Shoot for a Cure was born in November of 2006. A new venue for an event to raise funding for Iowa’s Families and all those affected by Cystic Fibrosis was needed. A Clay target shotgun event was suggested and it took off. We quickly gained the enthusiastic support of New Pioneer Clay Target Center (Waukee, Iowa) and its board President, Kurt Lehman. What followed would come as no surprise to Iowa’s outdoors and shooting enthusiasts. Word of mouth traveled fast. After a few contacts were made for ideas and help in organizing and carrying out this event, a network of enthusiastic supporters, sponsors and volunteers was formed.

The success of the annual Shoot for a Cure is possible each year due to the generosity of the sponsors, supporters, volunteers and participants (many, but not all, are outdoors and shooting enthusiasts), who come together to enjoy this event and leave having made a significant impact on thousands of children and families who are affected by cystic fibrosis.

The report of each shot at the annual Shoot for a Cure designates support for the CF foundation and demonstrates the commitment of Iowa’s shooting community towards an important charitable cause.

Please join us again this year!

Mike Irish, MD. Founder & co-chair Shoot for a Cure Pediatric Surgeon, Blank Children's Hospital			RJ Ruby co-chair Shoot for a Cure Retired Executive: EMC Insurance Co. President-New Pioneer Clay Target Center NSSA National Director Perennial member of ISSA state skeet teams Multiple NSSA All American, Zone and Iowa Skeet Teams Several Iowa and Zone 5 gun and HOA championships 50+ registered 100 straights 150,000 registered targets