The Cause

5:30-9 p.m. | Jan. 17, 2026

Join Us in Celebrating our World-Class Islands!

Every day in every way, we’re fighting to preserve our islands and the coastal ecosystems of Southwest Florida. Sponsoring The Cause is a fun and essential way to support that work. The Cause will feature island-centric cuisine from around the globe...including our own world-class islands of Sanibel and Captiva!

Thanks to all of the sponsors and guests who have signed up to join us for an evening of cocktails, a seated buffet dinner, musical entertainment, a video premiere, and a streamlined and cause-related auction — all under the stars and a big tent at the Bailey Homestead Preserve.

The Cause Sponsors 2026

Presenting Sponsor

Land Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

Valet Sponsor

Wildlife Sponsor

Cause for Conservation 2025

Check out the work we do at SCCF every day to protect the quality of life that attracts residents and visitors to our islands. We screened “Just Another Day Protecting Paradise” at The Cause for Conservation, held on March 8, 2025. The video caused applause to break out at the sold out event several times throughout the screening. Produced by Chris Nealon, the video was generously underwritten by Sally Wilmeth and Terry Geurkink through their family’s Jenni and Kyle Fund.

Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors & Guests

Thanks again to everyone who celebrated and advanced our efforts to preserve our sanctuary islands at The Cause for Conservation event on March 8. Check out this video that captures the spirit of the evening as well as the debut of the SCCF Family Band! Our sincere appreciation goes out to Sanibel Captiva Trust Company as presenting sponsor and all the sponsors and paddle raisers who made The Cause such a great event once again this year.