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Shannon Gilreath
"Everyone has a Big Fish Moment. Mine was several years ago at the Rich Products Redbone Celebrity Classic with a 40+inch Redfish. Despite having caught only one fish in two days, I still received the Biggest Fish Award. I think it was beginner’s luck and a great captain."
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Meg Schwarzrock
"I have always loved fishing. It’s a good thing, because as a mom of two boys and with a husband who loves the outdoors, I have lots of fishing ahead of me."
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Tina Owens
"One of my fondest memories is when Pete and I, his father, and our two boys, Josh and Will, were coming in from a long day of fishing. Pete and I look back and see Big Daddy sitting in a bean bag with a boy under each arm, all three fast asleep."
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Lori Lambright
"My favorite day fishing was in the Abacos on my first attempt to catch a blue marlin. Within 15 minutes it was, “fish on,” as they say! It would be a quick 45 minutes later that I met my new 550 pound blue marlin friend at the boat! Captain Marvin Steiding, of Reel Candy Sportfishing, said I should probably stop my marlin career that day because it didn’t get any better or lucky than that. It was the best day ever (except for my wedding and the birth of my children, of course.)"
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Dalee Merrill
"I don’t really know much about actual fishing, but I love to go as I really enjoy being on a boat.
However, I do know more about eating fish because my husband’s family business is The Crab
Trap!"
Hop on board for the long haul! Just like fishing, a lone casual outing won't always get you the trophy you want to land. You need to spend some time on the waters to reel in the big fish. In the same way, the Victory Board of Meg Schwarzrock, Tina Owens, Lori Lambright, Shannon Gilreath and Dalee Merrill is asking you to wade in and join them in the year-long ACS fundraising campaign that continues this month with “Reelin' in a Cure,” the popular tripletail fishing tournament and band party, and will wrap up in December with the annual Victory Gala.
“Reelin’ in a Cure” will take place Saturday, May 10 at Morningstar Marina. The cost to participate is the in fishing tournament is $100 per angler and includes a captain’s meeting at Coastal Kitchen, participant prizes, prizes for most fish and biggest fish, and tickets to the post-tournament band party. The Presenting Sponsors for the fishing tournament are Parker's, Emerald Princess Casino, Sea Pak, Mellow Mushroom, SERVPRO and Qantum Communications.
The band party, featuring Soul Gravy, will begin at 5pm in the courtyard at the marina. Tickets to the band party are $35 per person or $65 per couple. Tickets include food provided by Coastal Kitchen, drink tickets, and an event koozie/cup. For more information or entry forms, please contact: ACSfishingtournament@gmail.com, Lori Lambright at 912.230.9676 or lorilambright@seaisland.com, Dalee Merrill at 912.230.5289 or daleeleebern@gmail.com.
This holiday season will mark the 45th Annual Gala Event. The Coastal Christmas Gala - A Seaside Holiday Celebration is planned to take place later this year on a new date to be announced. Sea Island will host the premier holiday affair at The Cloister Ballroom. Guests will enjoy an elegant black tie evening, seated dinner, and dancing. This is a terrific opportunity to get a few extra special presents under your tree from the very best live and silent auctions. There is no better way to support the American Cancer Society and enjoy the magic and excitement of our coastal Christmas season.
In addition to the gala, the Victory Board will be hosting a luncheon this fall at the newly renovated King and Prince Beach Hotel. Keeping with the theme of December’s gala, the luncheon will highlight Georgia’s barrier islands, their history and culture. A screening of “Polar Express” is also planned later in the year. Details will be announced closer to the events.
So join the Victory Board on the water and stay aboard for the rest of the events this year too. Let’s help the American Cancer Society land their best catch yet—a cure.
