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Fundraising EvEnt

Two May Fundraisers Benefit

CWH

By Jackie Holfelder
Catch the Wave of Hope
(CWH) benefited from two
active and outdoor fundraisers
during the month of May,
raising not only much-needed
funds for its mission to
prevent the sex trafficking of
children through awareness,
education, restoration, and
legislation, but adding to U.S. Congre sswoman Clark Advanced Learning Center National Honor Society organized and volunteered at Race the Wave of Hope.
the number of people who Stephanie Murphy
support the nonprofit. participated in the fishing Society students from Clark Advanced Learning Center in Stuart Race the Wave of Hope on the IRSC Salerno Road Campus.
On May 1, National Honor tournament. assisted members of CWH in organizing and volunteering at Participants of all ages took part in the one-mile run/walk.
Then, from May 1 to 8, a statewide fishing tournament called
FISH4HOPE:HOPE4FISH drew scores of fishing enthusiasts of
all ages.
Prizes for anglers who caught the longest fish and the angler
who had a grand slam (total longest combined-snook, redfish,
and trout), as well as Lucky Angler of the Day and Lucky Kid
Fish of the Day prize drawings added to the fun.
Over the course of the eight-day tournament, more than
$50,000 was raised from sponsorships and participants.
Both events are being planned for 2022, with the possibility
that the fishing tournament be a monthlong event.
Catch the Wave of Hope was founded in 2016. To find out
more about the 501(c)(3) or to learn how you can help, visit
www.catchthewaveofhope.org.
Photos by Catch the Wave of Hope

Adalynn Mercado, winner
of the Lucky Kids of the
Annie Laurine participated Day division of the fishing
in the fishing tournament. tournament

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