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Steve's
"Casting for a Cure"
Kids
Fishing Rodeo
The 10th Annual Steve McCadams “Casting For A
Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo returns to Carroll Lake on Saturday, June 6th
for a fun filled morning where even little fish bring on big smiles.
Young anglers ages 15 and under are invited to
participate in the FREE event which will benefit the American Cancer
Society. Each year McCadams teams up with the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency and the big event continues to grow in popularity
each year.
More than 3,000 kids from five states have
been introduced to the great sport of fishing since the rodeo’s
conception.
“I’m looking forward to another big rodeo and
we’ve got more prizes than ever to offer the kids this year,” said
Steve McCadams, nationally known outdoorsman who lends his name to the
event. “Thanks to the help of a TWRA, lots of volunteers and
donations, the festivity will build some self-esteem in these future
fishermen as they fight fish and cancer at the same time.”
Advanced registration is advised. Entry forms
are available at Carroll Lake bait shop or send each kid’s name,
address and age to: TWRA, Attn: Steve McCadams “Casting For A Cure”
Kids Fishing Rodeo, 200 Lowell Thomas Dr., Jackson, TN 38301.
Participants are asked to arrive early and
check-in at the registration tent where each contestant will receive a
bag of goodies. Onsite registration will be from 7-9 a.m. with the
actual competition taking place from 9-11 a.m.
Youngsters can obtain bait and tackle onsite
at Carroll Lake bait shop. However, TWRA will have loaner rods so
every kid will have a chance to fish.
“It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn
about the great sport of fishing while sharing some time with their
family and friends,” said McCadams, himself a cancer survivor. “I
wanted to do something to help fight this terrible disease that
affects so many people for no reason. It’s especially sad to see young
kids stricken with cancer but with events like these we can give them
hope as we work together to find a cure.”
The event will coincide with National Fishing
Week across America. And, June 6 is Free Fishing Day in Tennessee.
Carroll Lake is
located one mile east of McKenzie, TN and five miles west of
Huntingdon, on U.S. Highway 22. For additional information
log on to
www.stevemccadams.com or call
731-642-0360.
(Want
to help support the rodeo and help fight cancer? Send your
tax-deductible donations to: Steve's "Casting For A Cure" Kids Fishing
Rodeo, 655 Anderson Dr., Paris, TN 38242)
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RODEO ANGLERS HAVE
FUN IN THE SUN…FISH AND KIDS TEAM UP AGAINST CANCER
From the placid waters of Carroll Lake came good times and fond memories
for some 250 young anglers last Saturday at the 8th Annual Steve
McCadams “Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo.
The annual
event helps introduce kids to the great sport of fishing while fighting
cancer at the same time. In fact, for a lot of youngsters it’s where
they catch their very first fish.
Beneath the
shade of towering oaks and beech trees were armies of small boys and
girls battling hungry bluegill, catfish, bass, and crappie. Armed with
small rods and reels or cane poles, the future fishermen tested the
water for fish of any sizes. To them it didn’t matter. Every fish
brought a smile.
Baits of
choice ranged from crickets to red worms with an occasional youngster
tossing a minnow or chicken liver in hopes of landing a hefty catfish.
The army of anglers were divided into four age groups as the free event
was open to kids age 15 and below.
“Thanks to
great weather, the help of donors, TWRA, and other volunteers we had
another good event with kids here from four states,” said event
spokesman Steve McCadams, himself a cancer survivor. “Everything went
smooth and the kids caught a lot of fish. Those big smiles from the
youngsters hoisting up a little bluegill on the stringer remind me of
why we do this each year.”
“I grew up
fishing here some 45 years ago and fished some of the same spots under
the same trees these kids are fishing today. If these creek banks could
talk they’d tell a lot of stories,” continued McCadams.
This is
National Fishing Week across America and each year McCadams teams up
with TWRA to host the free event at Carroll Lake. This year the long
distance prizes were awarded to two young anglers who ventured to the
rodeo from Florida and Colorado.
Special
recognition was given to the young angler catching the most fish and
biggest fish in four age brackets.
In the 5 and
under category it was a three way tie for the most fish with Shelby
Tucker amd Bobbie Traywick of McKenzie, Sarah Jackson of Colorado
Springs, CO., sharing the top spot. All three young ladies will
receive a bicycle and plaque. Big fish went to Madison Shell of McKenzie
who also received a plaque and bicycle.
In the 6-8 year
age bracket it was Austin McCabe of Buchanan who landed the most fish
while Hunter Smith of McKenzie chalked up the big fish.
IN the 10-12
year age bracket it was Jimmy Camper of Puryear who caught the most fish
while Kortney Mallard of Wildersville landed the big fish.
In the 13-15
year age bracket it was Dillon Cox of Humboldt with the most fish and
Jimmy Johnson of Paris catching the big fish.
A lot of door
prizes were handed out ranging from tackle boxes and rod and reel combos
to water pistols, bait boxes, flashlights, and more. McDonald’s donated
free ice cream sundae coupons to every angler in the rodeo as well.
This year’s
event will make a donation to the American Cancer Society of just over
$3,000 after the rodeo expenses; thanks to area donors who helped the
kids fight fish and cancer at the same time.
A tip of the
hat to all those who helped make this day in the sun a good one for the
future fishermen.
The American Cancer Society is proud to partner with Steve McCadams for
the 7th annual “Casting For
A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo. With
your help and support of events such as this, we can indeed find a cure
for cancer. This event will
be held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2006 at Carroll Lake (located five miles
from McKenzie, TN on US Hwy 22 South).
Childhood Cancer Facts
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About 9,510 American children under age 15 will
be diagnosed with cancer in 2004
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79% of these children will survive 5 years or
more because of significant advances in therapy
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Cancer is still the leading cause of death from
disease in children younger than 15 years of age
·
Death rates from childhood cancer have declined
since 1975 by 49%
Most common cancers of children:
Leukemia (including ALL)
Brain & other nervous system tumors
Lymphomas (lymph node cancers)
Bone cancers
Soft tissue sarcomas (such as Rhabdomyosarcoma)
Kidney cancers (such as Wilms tumor)
Eye cancers (such as Retinoblastoma)
Adrenal gland cancer
·
Causes of most childhood cancers is not known
·
Now, at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals,
grants from the American Cancer Society are totaling $1,254,000.00
·
American Cancer Society was involved in cancer
research breakthrough of determining the cure for childhood leukemia
·
Due to advancements in treatment, survival
rates for children with acute lymphocytic leukemia have increased from
53% to 85% since the mid 1970’s to the late 1990’s
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Camp Horizon, sponsored by the American Cancer
Society, is Tennessee’s special summer camp for children ages 6 – 17
who have or have had cancer
We thank you for supporting the American Cancer Society and Steve
McCadams for the 8th annual
“Casting For A Cure” Kids Fishing Rodeo.
I look forward to seeing and meeting you at Carroll Lake on June
7th!
Sincerely,
Christy Futrell, Development Representative
American Cancer Society
Steve
McCadams
Professional Guide Service
Crappie and Bass Fishing ~
Duck and Goose Hunting
on Tennessee's Kentucky Lake
655 Anderson Drive
Paris, Tennessee 38242
Phone: (731) 642-0360
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