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Screaming Reels And Family purchase additional awards dinner tickets for only $25 each.
$7,500 in total cash prizes for first, second and third will be
Fun! ARC Of Martin County awarded to the teams with the heaviest of each species, as
Invites Anglers To Seventh well as a cash prize for top junior angler, and top lady angler.
Well supported by many area businesses, even

Annual KDW Fishing nonparticipants are encouraged to check out the silent auction
and raffle opportunities. Online bidding makes it easy to shop
Tournament from the comfort of home!
The ARC of Martin County, (Advocates for the Rights
Anglers of all ages are invited to fish the ARC of Martin of the Challenged) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
County Seventh Annual ARC KDW Offshore Fishing dedicated to empowering children and adults with I/DD
Tournament on Saturday, June 19 in Port Salerno, Fla. This through residential, vocational, educational, behavioral, and
will be a perfect celebration for Father’s Day weekend other healthcare services. “Our goal,” said ARC President
while benefiting children and adults with intellectual and and CEO Keith Muniz, “is to provide support, assistance and
developmental disabilities. a proud sponsor of this year’s tournament, Pirate’s Cove training that will enhance the abilities for children and adults
Fresh air, the outdoors, fishing, and fun are the main Resort & Marina is offering a discounted room rate of only with disabilities to thrive each day and achieve their fullest
ingredients this year as you join the ARC of Martin County $79 per night to registered participants if booked between potential.”
in celebration of their Seventh Annual ARC KDW Fishing May 1 and June 1 (taxes/fees not included). No boat? No “Without the support from our many partners, such as
Tournament in support of over 400 children and adults with problem! Limited fishing spots will be available on Safari Publix Super Markets, PepsiCo-Frito Lay, Boars Head, U.S.
intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the 1 Deep Sea Fishing for only $100 per angler that includes Sugar, H.E. Hill Foundation, and many other area businesses,
Treasure Coast. In addition to kingfish, dolphin and wahoo, rod, reel, bait, tackle and one dinner ticket for the awards we would not be able to provide many of the supports that we
newly added categories of grouper and snapper ensure ceremony. currently do that empower individuals with I/DD challenges
diversity for anglers of all types! A captain’s meeting on Team entry fees are $200 if registered by June 4, or to achieve their full potential,” Muniz said.
Friday evening, June 18, will kick off the one-day tournament $250 after that date, which includes a bucket full of goodies For more information contact Tish Gelineau at the ARC
on Saturday, June 19, with all activities based out of Pirate’s per team and four tickets to a gourmet barbeque dinner at of Martin County, 2001 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart, Fla., at
Cove Resort & Marina, in Port Salerno, Fla. Saturday evening’s awards ceremony. Additional anglers can (772) 283-2525 or tgelineau@arcmc.org or visit www.arcmc.
Make it a vacation and stay awhile! In addition to being join in the fun for $50 each and family/friends are welcome to org/events.

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