Event Details

When and Where

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

Location: Hosted at FishUSA Pro Shop – Fairview, PA

Fishing Trips

Up to 50+ boats donated by local captains.
All gear provided (rods, tackle, bait, life jackets).
Kids fish free (under 16)— adults need a PA fishing license + Erie stamp if they plan to fish.
Trips run about 4–5 hours or until we reach the limit.

Schedule

Morning: 9AM Families arrive, check-in, and meet their captains at the docks.
Fishing Trips: 4 hours on Lake Erie with licensed captains and donated boats.
Afternoon: Boats return, photos with the kids and their catches.
Evening: Benefit dinner with raffles, auctions, and community celebration.

Benefit dinner

Hosted after the fishing trips at FishUSA Pro Shop.
Includes food, raffles, and auction prizes.
Open to families, captains, volunteers, and the community.

How to get involved

Captains: Donate a boat/trip.
Sponsors: Donate raffle/auction items or funds.
Volunteers: Help at the docks, during dinner, or with raffles.
Community Members: Buy a dinner ticket and join the celebration.

Who can join?

Wish kids and children battling serious medical conditions.
Parents and siblings are welcome to join their child on the boat.
Each boat is reserved for one child + their immediate family.