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BENEFITING THE CHILDREN'S DREAM FUND

September 20, 2024

The Fishing for Dreams annual event, presented by the Pinellas Association of Insurance Agents, is a heartfelt initiative to raise funds for terminally ill children. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Dream Fund, an organization founded in 1981 with the mission of fulfilling dreams for children ages 3-21 diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses in West Central Florida. Dreams are referred by doctors, nurses, Child Life and Social Workers, friends, families, and other patients. Join us in making these children’s dreams come true and giving them hope and joy in challenging times.

This is an organization formed just over forty years ago with the single purpose of fulfilling dreams for children ages 3-21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, and who live in West Central Florida. Dreams vary as much as the personalities of the children served. They may involve meeting a celebrity, a trip, a gift such as a computer or playground, or our most-requested dream, a week at the Give Kids the World Village, which enables a child to visit all of the Orlando-area theme parks. No dream has been refused, except those involving motorized vehicles and firearms. The Children’s Dream Fund is not affiliated with a national organization. They do not telemarket to raise funds. Since its inception in 1981, the Children’s Dream Fund has made dreams come true for over 3,000 children. According to our most recent audited financial report, 85% of all expenses go to make children’s dreams come true. Over 50% of all dream costs are covered by in-kind donations. All funds raised help children in our community. The Children’s Dream Fund strictly adheres to the Association of Fundraising Professional’s Donor Bill of Rights.

Every child deserves hope and a dream and our goal is to continue to make those dreams come true. By participating in the PAIA Fishing For Dreams tournament, you too can be an integral part of making a child’s special wish a reality!

Captain’s Meeting

• Thursday, September 19, 2024 / 5 - 7 PM (Three Birds Tavern, 1492 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
• One captain/representative from each boat must attend meeting
• Food & two (2) beverage coupons provided
• TAll Tournament Swag will be given to this individual to distribute to anglers on tournament day

Inshore Fishing Tournament

• Friday, September 20, 2024 / 8:30 AM - 1 PM (The Island Grille & Raw Bar, 210 Madonna Blvd, Tierra Verde FL 33715)
• No lines in water until 9 AM
• Lines out of the water by 1 PM.
• Inshore Tournament - Snook, Redfish, and Trout!
• ** Please note, if you are participating in the tournament in your own boat, you do not have to start at The Island Grille & Raw Bar - although we encourage it since the party will be held there at 2 PM.
  The Island Grill & Raw Bar will be the scheduled pick-up point for participating anglers that will be fishing with a Guide/Captain through secured Dream Boat Sponsorships **
• Cash Prizes for best measurement for Redfish, Snook and Trout -- (prizes awarded per species)
  • 1st: $400
  • 2nd: $250
  • 3rd: $100
• Trash Can Slam - First angler to report (all three) wins $250 - Ladyfish, Jack Crevalle, Catfish
• Ladies Cash Prize—$250 (guidelines to be announced)

Awards Party

• Friday, September 20, 2024 / 2 - 4 PM (The Island Grille & Raw Bar, 210 Madonna Blvd, Tierra Verde FL 33715)
• All captains and anglers encouraged to attend
• Food & two (2) beverage coupons provided
• Must be present to win purse prize

Sponsors

DREAM BOAT SPONSORS

Agile Premium Finance | AMA Settlement Services | Baldwin Roofing Company | Bridge Specialty Group | Bridge Specialty Personal Lines-Southeast Region | CIGNA | Markel | Master Restoration | Mastry Engine Center | RT Specialty | R.E. Beckner Construction | Single Source Insurance | Wallace Welch & Willingham | Work Partners

YOUR OWN BOAT SPONSORS

Bass Underwriters | Paul Davis Team | RT Specialty | Windward Risk Managers

DONATIONS

Coastal Insurance Underwriters | CRC Group

DOOR PRIZE & SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS

3 Daughters Brewing | ArtfullySue | Beau N Mos | Catherine Ratcliffe / Lost Together Stays | Crabby Bills | Greater Bay Distributors | JWags Saloon | Keel Farms | Kyle Toops | Nate Weissman | Plaza Beach Resorts | Southern Hills Plantation Club | Twisted Tiki | The Wharf Restaurant

Entry for one (1) angler – on your own boat