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The Schwartz Center for Children announced today the Fishing For A Cause® charity tournament winners. In the Fluke division: 1st place David Cameron 24.0″ (who donated his cash winnings back to the Schwartz Center); 2nd place JP Van Regenmorter 23.625″; 3rd place: Leonard Campos 23.50″. In the Bluefish division: 1st Place Robert Gale 29.250″ (who also donated his winnings back to the Center); 2nd place; James Barker 28.5″; 3rd place: Jay Stoebel 25.625″. In the Striped Bass division: 1st place Ray Jarvis 49.00″; (who dedicated his win to his cousin Austin that goes to the Schwartz Center); 2nd place Brian Combra 48.00″; 3rd place: Lou Othote 47.50″.
Fishing For A Cause® was held this past weekend, Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. Proceeds from this charity tournament benefit the Schwartz Center for Children. Although final numbers are still being tallied, organizers estimate the gross amount that was raised, to be in the neighborhood of $140,000.
Fishing For A Cause® was made possible by the support of many volunteers, including a volunteer planning committee that consists of: Jessica Brodeur, David Cameron, Joanne Cameron, Tom Clarke, Brian Combra, Robert Gifford, Steve Gonsalves, Larry Hall, Craig Kauffmann, Jason Powell, and Jonathan Schwartz. Volunteer Craig Kauffmann has been with the tournament since it started four years ago, as the Co-director alongside the Schwartz Center’s Development and Marketing Manager, Beatriz Oliveira.
The Schwartz Center would also like to acknowledge the generous support of the many sponsors that made the tournament possible, especially the presenting sponsor Clarke Distribution Corporation. Schwartz Center CEO Mary Hodgson stated: “I can’t recognize Clarke, the company, without recognizing Clarke the family. It is said that charity should begin at home, but not stay there. I can assure you that that is the Clarke family’s motto. The Clarke’s give, give and then give more. In addition to being our presenting sponsor, they host an annual appreciation gathering to honor our staff and many other acts of kindness…they touch the hearts of everyone in our organization in so many ways.”
Tom Clarke, the owner of Clarke Distribution Corporation said, “I was hooked from the first day I went to the Schwartz Center for a tour. I thought I was going to be there 15 minutes, write a check and leave. Years later I am still happily involved. I consider myself a lucky man.”
Other major sponsors of Fishing For A Cause® to support the Center include: Seastreak, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Eden Florist and Garden Shop, Pepper’s Fine Catering, and Hunt Yachts. A full list of sponsors and supporters can be found on their website at fishing4acause.org.
