by Ashley | May 24, 2019 | CAST for Kids
The 2019 3rd annual C.A.S.T. for Kids event in Central Park, New York City was again held on the Harlem Meer Pond on the very north end of the park at 110th Street. Being in the middle of this huge city, it was amazing how many fish were actually in the...
by Ashley | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hey folks! Jay Yelas here. I want to encourage you today to try out some kayak fishing this summer. It’s a load of fun! I’ve got my C.A.S.T. for Kids rod right here and a little jig. I love getting out on small creeks like this with my C.A.S.T. for Kids...
by Ashley | Apr 29, 2019 | CAST for Kids, 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...
by Ashley | Dec 21, 2018 | CAST for Kids
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...
by Ashley | Dec 17, 2018 | Fishing Tips
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...
by Ashley | Nov 22, 2018 | Fishing Tips
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...
by Ashley | Nov 20, 2018 | CAST for Kids
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...
by Ashley | Nov 14, 2018 | CAST for Kids, Fundraising
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...
by Ashley | Nov 2, 2018 | CAST for Kids, Coordinators
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....
by Ashley | Oct 26, 2018 | CAST for Kids
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...
