by Rebecca Mabe | Sep 10, 2020 | CAST for Kids
2020, what a year so far! In January, the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation was prepared for the best year ever. We were thinking that our best year ever would be a result of a record number of events and record-breaking financial support. However, Covid-19 hit...
by ashleyb | Mar 25, 2020 | CAST for Kids
Jay Yelas, C.A.S.T. for Kids Executive Director, celebrating the day’s catch with Aubrie As the Bassmaster Elite Pros gathered for the annual three-day Bassmasters Classic fishing tournament, so did a unique bunch of special kids, some to fish for the first...
by ashleyb | Mar 20, 2020 | CAST for Kids, Uncategorized
Watch Chris Rambough Receive the C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award Presentation Also Featuring Clay Dyer B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, and C.A.S.T. for Kids, the largest children’s fishing charity in the nation, partnered...
by ashleyb | Sep 27, 2019 | CAST for Kids, Executive Director, Fundraising, Uncategorized
As C.A.S.T. for Kids has expanded and social media evolves, we have been touched and thrilled by the number of Facebook fundraisers people initiate for the special kids of C.A.S.T.. The numerous people and event coordinators who raise funds to bring a life-changing...
by ashleyb | Aug 19, 2019 | CAST for Kids
Laurie’s son, Jackson (age 14 in red), has formed a special bond with this sweet boy for the 2nd year in a row All of our C.A.S.T. for Kids events are unique and special, just like the cute kids who participate in them. Weekly, as a staff, we have fun...
by ashleyb | Aug 8, 2019 | CAST for Kids
Sarah Kathryn and Her Brother Luke We never take it for granted what a family often goes through to just show up for a C.A.S.T. for Kids event. Sickness, behavioral challenges, and even driving distance can influence a family’s ability to participate on the day...
by ashleyb | Jul 30, 2019 | CAST for Kids
After the fishing tournament and C.A.S.T. for Kids event on Lake Waco, fishing pros Alton Jones, Alton Jones Jr., and Clay Dyer, along with Cole and Gaby smile for the camera Every time I attend a C.A.S.T. for Kids event, I leave inspired. I’m inspired by the...
by ashleyb | Jul 29, 2019 | CAST for Kids
The Reid Family of Monster Spirit At C.A.S.T. for Kids, we think of ourselves more like a family than an organization. The relationships that are built at events over the years run deep. The Reid family is no different. Greg (far left) started working with C.A.S.T....
by ashleyb | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
We love it when C.A.S.T. for Kids becomes a family affair because, at our events, we strive to make everyone feel at home and a part of a big, loving, supportive family, whether you’re a participant, parent or volunteer. You belong! This really rang true last...
by Jay Yelas | May 29, 2019 | CAST for Kids
Boat Captain Mark, C.A.S.T. Eastern Regional Director Jeff & Participant Ryan during the Award Ceremony at the C.A.S.T. for Kids Event at Fort Loudoun Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee Ryan had a hard time going to sleep the night before in anticipation of the...
