Breaking Par for Education 2026
On March 22, Engage Estero presented the 14th annual LEAD Estero “Breaking Par for Education” at Grandezza Golf and Country Club in Estero. The Hawaiian luau-themed gala included both silent and live auctions, music and dance performed by Tuika’s Polynesian Island Magic. The guest of honor for the evening was Breaking Par founder and organizer James Shields, of Estero. The evening was created, organized and staffed by the students in LEAD Estero, under the leadership of co-presidents Gianna Del Negro and Matthew Stevens. The evening began with the Estero High School Color Guard and a trumpet rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” performed by student Johan Thejo. The luau fundraising dinner was served under the stars.
