Fish With A Hero is hosting its ninth annual event this year to honor veterans who have served
the country. Twenty-five disabled and wounded veterans will fish some of the best spots in the world in the beautiful waters off the shores of Islamorada.
“It’s just amazing to see the difference this program can make in a disabled veteran’s life. It’s just a small way to give back to those that gave so much to our country,” said Larry Kendzior, executive director of Fish With A Hero.
Participants will be fishing on charters provided by professional captains at World Wide
Sportsman in Islamorada on Tuesday, Sept. 13 through Friday, Sept. 16. The event will be preceded by a Hero’s Welcome Reception on Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Islamorada Fish Company. The community is encouraged to attend and greet these veterans.
Major sponsors of this event include Bass Pro Shops, Islamorada Fish Company and
Mangrove Mike’s.
Fish With a Hero Inc., is a public charity and Florida not-for-profit corporation. Each year, Fish With a Hero provides world-class fishing experiences and sponsors programs designed to assist participants in dealing with the effects of PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other disabilities and wounds of war.
More information, including donations and sponsorships, is available from Captain Mark Gibson,
director of Florida Keys Operations for Fish With A Hero at mgibson@fishwithahero.com, by
calling 813-453-5322 or at fishwithahero.com.
