HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY FOUNDATION’S
13TH
ANNUAL HORIZONS FISHING TOURNAMENT
Anglers Compete for More than $25,000 in Cash &
Prizes
West Palm Beach, FL - When
the largest Kingfish, Dolphin and Wahoo tip the scales,
triumphant contestants will share cash and prizes totaling
more than $25,000 at the 13th Annual Horizons
Fishing Tournament at Riviera Beach Marina on Saturday, July
21, 2012. A Grand Prize of $5,000 in cash will be awarded
for the heaviest KDW landed by any angler. Additional cash
prizes will be awarded in the Ladies and Junior divisions.
Proceeds of the Tournament benefit the Hospice of Palm Beach
County Foundation.
The weekend of festivities
begins at the Captain’s Meeting on Thursday, July 19th
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Riviera Beach Marina where fishing
enthusiasts, captains and crew can enjoy dinner provided by
Park Avenue BBQ Grill, entertainment, drinks, raffle prizes
and a silent auction.
The competition begins
Saturday, July 21st. Lines go in the water at
6:30 a.m. Anglers can cast off from any inlet and weigh in
between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. at one of the Wells Fargo
weigh-in stations - Riviera Beach Marina or The Square
Grouper in Jupiter. Spectators at Riviera Beach Marina can
watch the action at the scales and enjoy food, beverages and
music from The Gater/98.7 FM’s remote truck. The Awards
Ceremony Dinner follows with dinner sponsored by Asset
Specialists, entertainment, drinks, raffle prizes and a
silent auction. Successful bidders can win a three-night
stay at the Sunrise Resort & Marina in the Bahamas, a
one-night stay and golf foursome PGA National Resort & Spa,
two tickets (and parking passes) for the 2013 Ft. Lauderdale
Boat Show, a 2013 Sunfest Package and a Van Dell dive watch.
“A great weekend of family
fun, the Horizons Fishing Tournament funds children’s grief
support services of Hospice of Palm Beach County,” said Greg
Leach, president of Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation.
“Throughout our community, bereavement counselors help
children and teens who have lost loved ones. Perhaps the
most heart-tugging program offered is Camp SeaStar, a
three-day camp where school-aged children can experience
adventure counseling with those that can understand them
like no one else—peers who have also experienced a loss,” he
added.
Register by Wednesday, July
18th for a
discounted price of $250 per boat, which includes up to six
anglers, one short-sleeved T-shirt and two tickets to the
Awards Ceremony Dinner. Registration at the Captains’
Meeting is $300. This year, you can purchase an official
Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation burgee…a way to fish
in honor of your loved one, whose name will be displayed at
the event.
To register for the
Tournament call Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation at
561.494-6884 or visit
www.hpbcf.org.
To become an event sponsor, email Lauryn Barry at
lbarry@hpbcf.org.
About Hospice of Palm Beach County
Hospice of Palm Beach County is the
leading provider of hospice care in our community. Since
1978, our expert staff has
cared for nearly 70,000 patients
nearing end of life. When a cure is no longer an option, we
put the needs of patients and families first – committed to
doing whatever it takes to provide compassionate care and
ensure the highest possible
quality of life.
As a
non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, we care for all who want
and qualify
for our services, regardless of ability to pay. We offer
the physical, emotional and spiritual care that brings
comfort and dignity to those with terminal illness
and their loved ones. Our
multi-cultural staff respects all
religions and cultural traditions. For families who need
emotional support, we offer grief support services including
group counseling.