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Bonito Blast Fishing Tournament from page 1 overwhelming support for this special veterans’ event. In
addition to the funds raised, taking various veterans fishing
financial support to means so much to them; especially seeing the community
these much deserving come together to take part in such a patriotic event. The
veterans. More than WVRF is very grateful for all of the support shown to our
85 percent of all funds veterans over the past eight years.
donated to WVRF The captains meeting on Friday, Aug. 13, will include
go directly toward dinner, tent events and entertainment. The tournament will
veteran assistance, begin on Saturday, Aug. 14, and the awards party on Saturday
earning them night will include dinner, a silent auction and music. The
GuideStar’s platinum TCBB is expecting over 180 registered boats with over 100
level recognition for veterans fishing in the tournament.
performance and Pirates Cove Resort and Marina, Stuart, Fla., will host the
serving Florida’s captains meeting (Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.), weigh-in (Aug. 14, on
veterans. WVRF the dock from 12 to 3 p.m.) and the awards party (Aug. 14,
assists in getting their freedom, which are not “free,” secured for us by these heroic at 5 p.m.). Pirates Cove is perfect for this tournament. It has
lives back on track veterans’, and their families’, many sacrifices. Home of the old Florida charm and great atmosphere, in a gorgeous and
by helping with job free because of the brave. spacious contemporary setting.
training, housing, transportation, past-due bills, child needs As Mike Durkee, executive director of WVRF has said, The Pirates Cove’s ownership and staff are very much
and other forms of assistance. For example, the WVRF has “The veterans’ stories are why we do what we do … when looking forward to being involved in this worthwhile event.
recently developed a new and separate dental program that they return home after fighting for our freedom, a new journey TCBB is a 501(c)(3) event. Contributions are tax
will not only improve the physical and mental health of begins, often fraught with hardships. We are grateful to the deductible. EIN#: 46-2993288.
our Florida veterans, but also improve their quality of life. community for their incredible generosity and support of Visit the TCBB Facebook page and its website for more
The WVRF mission is to save lives and keep these families these heroes after all they’ve done for us.” information, tournament details and to register: www.
together. Please remember, we enjoy the many blessings of The WVRF wishes to thank our community for its TreasureCoastBonitoBlast.com.

Racquets For Recovery from page 1 The primary mission recovery residence; Bridge House, a transitional facility
of the Mark Garwood providing bed and board for men in recovery with no means
Jessie Ewing, the first of 32 recipients to be awarded SHARE Foundation is of support; and Clean Start Backpacks, which contain
a Phoenix Scholarship by the nonprofit, shared with to provide educational essential hygiene items distributed to individuals just
attendees it was not only being given the financial means scholarships to local entering recovery.
to complete her education, but also the emotional support men and women who To learn more about the work of the foundation, visit
and unconditional love she has received through the Mark are recovering from the www.markgarwoodsharefoundation.org.
Garwood SHARE Foundation that have changed her life. devastating effects of
A video of Jessie’s remarks can be found at substance abuse and who Photos by Jackie Holfelder
“racquetsforrecovery.org.” wish to initiate or resume
Both Erica and John Garwood spoke of the tragic loss their education.
of their 24-year-old son, Mark, in 2014 and the subsequent The nonprofit also
community outreach goals for the Mark Garwood SHARE directly supports Phoenix Jamie and Jody Rotenizer of
Foundation established in his memory. House, a women’s Pinnacle

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