Ever since I can remember, fishing has been something that has brought immeasurable joy to my life. As I reached adulthood, fishing became my profession and continues to be my passion. I've been very blessed to travel the world fishing. One of the benefits of my job is that I get to share my passion for fishing with others on a daily basis.
On a recent fishing trip, I had the opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing with a young developmentally disabled child. After spending a day with the child and seeing how catching even the smallest fish resulted in so much happiness and wonder for him, I decided that I wanted to bring that happiness and share my passion with more people while helping a great cause.
On a recent fishing trip, I had the opportunity to enjoy a day of fishing with a young developmentally disabled child. After spending a day with the child and seeing how catching even the smallest fish resulted in so much happiness and wonder for him, I decided that I wanted to bring that happiness and share my passion with more people while helping a great cause.
I've decided to launch a fishing tournament where the proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics of Hawaii. I can't think of a better way to raise money for Special Olympics than by fishing. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
The Special Olympics is an organization that I hold close to my heart, as my Uncle Richard Franz was a participant and athlete in Special Olympics for many years. In the Hawaiian culture, "uncle" takes on a special meaning as referring to an elder that you hold in high regard.
I have witnessed first hand the positive impact that Special Olympics has on the lives of the athletes, their friends and families, as well as changing the lives of the volunteers. A price cannot be placed on the smiles on the faces of these athletes and their families. Unfortunately, there is a price associated with funding Special Olympics programming such as the competitions, sports and training, development, outreach, and providing family and public education. Special Olympics does not charge its athletes to train and compete in its activities, it becomes a challenge to provide everyone with a chance to benefit from Special Olympics of Hawaii. Please help me raise money to ensure that every athlete can participate!
I have witnessed first hand the positive impact that Special Olympics has on the lives of the athletes, their friends and families, as well as changing the lives of the volunteers. A price cannot be placed on the smiles on the faces of these athletes and their families. Unfortunately, there is a price associated with funding Special Olympics programming such as the competitions, sports and training, development, outreach, and providing family and public education. Special Olympics does not charge its athletes to train and compete in its activities, it becomes a challenge to provide everyone with a chance to benefit from Special Olympics of Hawaii. Please help me raise money to ensure that every athlete can participate!
In order to make this event successful, I will need help raising money for the event execution. I am looking for charitable donations and prizes to be won, given away, and raffled to raise money for our cause. All donations will be publicly recognized. I know we can all gain a lot from this event and have fun while raising money for the Special Olympics.
Captain Kenton Geerkenton_geer@yahoo.com
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