06/16/2026
It's not every day you get the chance to help a CEO kiss a horse!
Heart of Florida Health Center CEO Matt Clay is teaming up with Owen McCarthy of Gulf Atlantic Bank for the Marion County Literacy Council's 16th Annual Kiss the Horse fundraiser. The team that raises the most money earns the honor of kissing a horse at the Winner's Circle event on June 19.
Most importantly, 100% of donations support the Marion County Literacy Council's adult literacy, GED preparation, and English language learning programs.
No donation is too small—every dollar helps make a difference in our community!
Matt and Owen are raising money to help adults in our community learn how to read and write! Matt Clay is the CEO of Heart of Florida Health Center and a proud husband, father of five, and community advocate. Through his work in healthcare, Matt sees firsthand how education and literacy impact healt...