Hello friends, We are writing this letter because of the love for the sport of Big Game Fishing and the wonderful friendships this fantastic game has produced. The countless gifts that have been offered to us through Blue Water Fishing can never be repaid, for there are only a few avenues open for the return of this gift. Of course the releasing of game-fish alive is one way to feel comfortable in the pursuit of our sport, and this is a very important commitment, but there is another that can be combined with that quest and that is your participation in charity based tournaments. Giving back to the fishing community is a must if we want to have continued support from local areas being fished. The following words are asking you for consideration to participate in the “American Caribbean Challenge” Tournament. The “American Caribbean Challenge” Tournament, Cabo Rojo, Western Puerto Rico, will be a charity-based tournament. The tournament will help fund street signs warnings of “Hearing Impaired and Sight Impaired Children” that play in area neighborhoods. The long-range goal is to build a school for hearing and sight impaired young people so they can better themselves and be better accepted into the community. All of the proceeds after tournament expenses will be donated to a non-profit fund over-seen by the office of the Mayor of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, the tournament host community. Mayor Perza has fully endorsed this effort. We will be fishing from Puerto Real, Puerto Rico, USA. The Tournament will be a total Billfish “Tag and Release” competition using the Billfish Foundation’s format. A tax deductible donation can be applied to an individual income tax charitable deduction. Checks made-out to the "American Caribbean Charities" 2010 dates are Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, Sept 30 as Media and VIP Day, Captains Meeting Oct. 1 The Tournament will bring nearly 250 visitors to Cabo Rojo including 18 to 20 VIP's and Media persons. We have commitments from “Marlin Magazine”, “Marlin World TV”, Photographer "Richard Gibson", Saltwater Sportsman "John Frazier", Underwater Photographer "Tony Ludovico", The Billfish Foundation "Ellen Peel" All have promised to return for the 2010 ACC Tournament! Benefits to Cabo Rojo, Western Puerto Rico 1. Media coverage of the many tourist attractions offered in Cabo Rojo.. 2. Tourist dollars brought into the area. 3. Promoting the local flavor and hospitality of Western Puerto Rico 4. Making Western Puerto Rico a regular stop for visiting/traveling “Sportfishing” boats. 5. The first of its kind "School for Hearing and Sight Impaired Children" of Western Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. We need all the help we can get! Entries, volunteers, suggestions, donations, and a lot of suppor Thank you for your consideration! Lee Stevens 850 368 0748 <theleisureone@yahoo.com> Capt. Jerry Perez 787 391 5768 <mb_fishing@yahoo.com> Athy Lionikis 616 856 1090 <Athy@AmericanCaribbeanChallenge.com> |
Mission Statement:
American Caribbean Charities, working together with
the community of Cabo Rojo, is committed to
providing programs and a school for the hearing and
visually impaired children of Cabo Rojo and Western
Puero Rico that will provide the best educational
practices so that all the students become thinking,
caring, responsible and productive citizens.
American Caribbean Charities, working together with
the community of Cabo Rojo, is committed to
providing programs and a school for the hearing and
visually impaired children of Cabo Rojo and Western
Puero Rico that will provide the best educational
practices so that all the students become thinking,
caring, responsible and productive citizens.