2nd Annual Bartle BBQ Hang

Hanley Foundation, Florida’s largest provider of grant-funded addiction prevention programs, will host the 2^nd Annual Bartle BBQ Hang, a skateboarding and BBQ event, on August 24 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.

The Bartle BBQ Hang was invented by the Bartle family, their close friends and SandyJames Fine Food and Productions, in honor of Cory Bartlea 34-year-old skateboarding enthusiast and rising culinary star who tragically passed away in October 2022 from an accidental fentanyl overdose.

“Last year we were so touched by all the support and participation from our friends in the skateboarding and culinary communities,” said James Bartleevent chairman and co-founder of SandyJames Fine Food and Productions. “This is a cause close to our hearts and we can’t wait to host it again!”

Event Chairs Mary Jacobs and James Bartle. Bartle is co-founder of SandyJames Catering. Photo courtesy of Hanley Foundation.

The events committee chaired by James Bartle consists of Jessica Busarello, Sandy Coto, Trudy Crowetz and Mary Jacobs. The BBQ will be held on Saturday, August 24th from 4:00-7:00 pm at the National Croquet Center, 700 Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach, FL. Tickets are $50 for adults, $35 for juniors (ages 13-30) and free for children 12 and under. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be purchased at hanleyfoundation.org/bbq.

Admission includes a BBQ party, catered and hosted by SandyJames, and a variety of children’s and family activities, including a halfpipe competition with cash prizes. Other major sponsors include Cleveland Clinic Florida, Seabreeze Building, Leeds Custom Design and The Croquet Foundation of America. All proceeds from the event benefit Cory Bartle Memorial Fund, which provides life-saving grants to people with substance use disorders who would otherwise not have access to quality treatment.

About the Cory Bartle Memorial Fund
Cory Bartle was a master culinary artist at the age of 25 whose work brought him incredible joy. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved skateboarding and the beach. Cory was passionate about the people he loved and was willing to help people in any way he could. Cory worked hard on his recovery and wanted to overcome his addiction. Unfortunately, an accidental overdose took his life in October 2022. In honor of Cory’s life, his family created the Cory BartleMemorial fund to support efforts to combat addiction and raise awareness of the addiction crisis.

Cory Bartle lost his battle with addiction in October 2022. Photo courtesy of him.

Donations to the Cory Bartle Memorial Fund, administered by the Hanley Foundation, will provide life-saving grants to individuals with substance use disorders who otherwise would not be able to afford treatment. The fund will also support work to educate individuals and their families about substance use disorders and the path to recovery for all involved, in hopes of breaking the cycle of addiction and overdose.

About the Hanley Foundation

Hanley Foundation envisions a world without addiction and leads the way as the largest provider of grant-funded prevention education programs in the state of Florida. Hanley Foundation’s mission is to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. Working under these pillars, Hanley offers accredited, holistic addiction treatment, recovery scholarships for those in need, and training to recognize the signs of substance abuse. Hanley Foundation educates, changes minds, and saves lives through its evidence-based treatment and prevention programs. For more information, visit hanleyfoundation.org.