St. Pete man sails nearly 6,000 miles in pontoon boat raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

The Brief

  • Darren Hayes left from Tierra Verde in June and returned in September.
  • He raised about $12,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.
  • A family friend’s battle with cancer inspired the trip.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A St. Pete man is back home after sailing almost 6,000 miles in a pontoon boat to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.

Ronald McDonald supports families with kids in the hospital, providing them with a place to stay, meals and more.

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