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Long-time Volunteers Become New Coordinators
Chris and Robert Divin are no strangers to C.A.S.T. for Kids. They've volunteered at events for five years before deciding to take on the role of coordinator. We were thrilled when they wanted to start their own event at Lake Corpus Christi, Texas. Listen in on an...
Anything is Possible!
If asked for a definition of the word "overcomer", I would easily give it in two words- Clay Dyer. Clay was born without any lower limbs, no arm on the left side and a partial arm on the right. However, these limitations did not dampen his determination and positive...
C.A.S.T. Fish Tip #8: Terminal Tackle Selection
Hey folks! Jay Yelas here with your C.A.S.T. for Kids Fish Tip for this month. Today, I'd just like to go over terminal tackle selection. I want to set you up for success with your child. What I recommend first off is you go bait fishing. Get yourself some...
C.A.S.T. Fish Tip #7: How to Catch a Salmon with a Kids Cadence Rod
Hey folks! Jay Yelas here with another C.A.S.T. for Kids fishing tip! These little rods, you know they come equipped with pretty heavy line, like 10-pound line. You can catch a pretty good size fish with these little Cadence rods. It's really amazing! The key is...
Bringing Joy to an Amazing Girl’s Life
Life’s little miracles come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes fishing is the key to enlightenment and transformation to impact one child’s life and their families too. After so much adversity in their lives, Bailey age 18 and her brother Taylor, age 5...
Our 2018 Gala Celebrates Special Kids Overcoming Adversity
Watch this video featuring these amazing kids overcoming adversity! Our Texas event and gala were a huge success this year. We had fifteen celebrities attend and raised...
The Long-Awaited, Best Day Ever
I, Jim Behnken, Western Regional Director, just finished up the very first ever C.A.S.T. for Kids event held in Lubbock, Texas. Located in the High Plains of West Texas, Lubbock is not a part of the country known for having lots of lakes for fishing opportunities....
C.A.S.T. for Kids Volunteer Boaters: The Gift
Jeff's daughter and niece catching fish with Kylie for the day! As the Eastern Regional Director for the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, I (Jeff) am blessed to be able to travel to events throughout the country to meet many wonderful children, their families and the...
How a C.A.S.T. for Kids Fishing Event Can Make You Feel Like Family
Co-Captain Alyssa and her fishing family for the day at Hagg Lake in Oregon As a first time participant as a co-captain at the recent CAST for Kids event at Hagg Lake, OR it was inspiring for me to see all the smiles on the kids faces. We loaded up the...