"Every
child deserves a chance to fish!" Children diagnosed or who have experienced
a life-threatening illness or accident sometimes do not have an opportunity.
Now through the "Wish to Fish Foundation" they can have that day in the sun
with their family.
For scheduling or more information contact:
Don Hampton
903-383-7748 or
Email Us
The Program:
Any family with a child between the ages 3 to 18
years of age that has been diagnosed or treated for a life-threatening illness
or accident is invited to come fish Lake Fork for any species of fish at NO
COST! Lodging, meals and fishing are provide for. This allows the family to
spend quality time together without worries or expenses. The outing
includes one night lodging, meals, refreshments, snacks, all on a 26'
Triton Pontoon, (accompanied with a 9-1-1 chase boat for any emergency
that may occur. All bait and fishing equipment provide. If you are, or
know of a family that meets the above criteria, contact us!
The "Wish to Fish Foundation"
needs your help!!! Help us spread the word, we are here for children!
If you know a family that has a child that meets our criteria, just tell them to
call us.
We will take over from there!
No joy is greater felt than that of
a child’s laughter while enjoying catching a fish. If that child has
been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, the child’s laughter
increases the joy tenfold. This is the reason members of “The Wish to
Fish Foundation” feel blessed with each wish we grant.
Victoria was the best
fisherperson of all in the party. She not only out-fished members of
her family but also members of the Texas Trails Bassmasters assisting
in the operations of the program. She quit counting at 20, so we do
not have an accurate account of just how many fish she caught that
day. Click Here for:
Victoria's Story and Fishing Trip
Victoria Gonzalez
Nolan Vaughan
Date
Granted: March 24, 2005
Illness: 3
inoperable brain tumors
Lake Fork’s own
B.A.S.S touring pro Kelly Jordan, along with pros Bink Desaro, Brett
Hite, Zachary Thompson, and Fred Roumanis presented Nolan with an
autographed Citgo /Bassmaster cap. If this wasn’t a treat to make a
young angler’s heart skip a beat, the appearance of Bassmaster Classic
and 2003 Angler of the Year, Jay Yelas would. Jay came to greet Nolan,
signed his cap and spoke with him like he’d known him all of his life.
Click Here for:
Nolan's Story and Fishing Trip
Date
Granted: November 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2005
Illness: Juvenile Myositis
Alissa not only caught a lot of fish on her Barbie rod, which did
out fished every other rod on the pontoon, but she was successful in
setting new Lake Fork lake body records.
Alissa is the mascot for
the "Wish to Fish Foundation". Click Here for:
Alissa's Story and Fishing Trip
Alissa Lewis
Patrick & Katlin Collins
Date
Granted: April 6th, 2007
Illness: Life threatening heart conditions Patrick got his surprise
trip and an even bigger surprise when BASS pros showed up to sign
autographs at breakfast and lunch. The foundation also received a
surprise when they found out about his 17-year old sister Katlin who
would be accompanying him. (Pictured with Guy Eaker, professional
angler) Click Here for:
Patrick & Katlin's Story and Fishing Trip
Date
Granted: August 30th, 2008
Illness: Asthma, Right Middle Lobe Syndrome and Aspergers Syndrome
(Five wishes on one trip) During the course of the day all
the children caught fish and were not limited to any one species. They
were reeling in catfish, bream, bass, crappie and an abundance of
smiles, giggles and laughter. Click Here for:
Tinsley's Story and Fishing Trip
Tinsley Family
Andrew Petrea
Date Granted: November 1, 2008
Illness: Ependymoma brain tumor
Andrew loved to fish for catfish
and Professional Catfish Guide Stan Kuhn took him to all his hot
spots. Andrew was able to fish until he was worn out. His trip had 23
nice catfish put in the boat of which with the assistance of Stan and
the directors were all filleted, bagged and iced down for the family
to take home and have a nice fish fry or two. Click Here for:
Andrew's Story and Fishing Trip
Be Inspired
"Bless the Beasts and The
Children"
Karen Carpenter video (click the arrow)
Bless the beasts and the children
For in this world they have no voice
They have no choice
Bless the beasts and the children
For the world can never be
The world they see
Light their way
When the darkness surrounds them
Give them love
Let it shine all around them
Bless the beasts and the children
Give them shelter from a storm
Keep them safe
Keep them warm
