2Tuff2Talk Clash of the Contractors fundraiser returning July 29

        In an effort to bring awareness to the ongoing need for mental health advocacy, 2Tuff2Talk announced the return of its signature public fundraiser event – the 2nd Annual Clash of the Contractors – Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Electrical Industry Shelter Pavilion in Rossford.
        The family-friendly event focuses on raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. All proceeds collected from event sponsorships, a silent auction, team signups, raffles and food/beverage sales help fund 2Tuff2Talk’s programming initiatives, including its boots-on-the-ground crisis response program, mentorship, advocacy, education and guidance for contractors to include mental health as a significant part of their employee training and orientations.
        Team Signups and more info can be found online at 2Tuff2Talk.com.
        Other event highlights include:
        • Kids Zone Presented by Signature Bank featuring characters from Laurel’s Princess Parties, bounce houses, face painting, Home Depot kids take-home workshop, and more family fun.
        • Hot Tunes featuring stage entertainment, presented by Mechanical Contractors Association of NW Ohio and featuring local bands Madison Ave, Married with Children, and the JT Hayden Band.
        • Hops 4 Hope Beer Tent presented by NOOTER Toledo and supporting sponsor Teamsters Local 20.
        • Food Tent presented by Skyworks featuring a variety of menu options. Buy food tickets at the event entrance to enjoy ticketed menu items where all proceeds go to 2Tuff2Talk’s fundraising efforts.
        • With over $10,000 in donations from various businesses in the area, the event will include a silent auction, a ticketed auction, and multiple 50/50 raffles throughout the day. Items include Mud Hens tickets with ceremonial first pitch, a Mud Hens game with complimentary suite, Walleye tickets with a Zamboni ride, a foursome at Brandywine Country Club with lunch and more.
        • “Tuff Enuff” Tournament. Teams comprised of union construction workers will be competing against one another in multiple tournaments including Wiffle Ball, volleyball, corn hole and tug of war. Most teams are being fielded by competing area contractors, however those who don’t have a team are encouraged to build their own motley crew and sign up to play.
        Team Signups and more info can be found online at 2Tuff2Talk.com.
         About 2t2t
         2Tuff2Talk is a voluntary organization that helps union construction workers and their families in NW Ohio navigate mental health issues by educating frontline supervisors, providing resources and guiding them through the roadblocks in the mental health system using a boots-on-the-ground approach.