Annual Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament to Benefit the Tidewell Foundation

Deadline to register is Saturday, April 9, 2022

The Fourth Annual Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10, 2022. Proceeds from the catch and release one-day fishing tournament will benefit the Tidewell Foundation, helping Tidewell Hospice provide care, comfort, and compassion to more than 10,000 patients and families each year.

The tournament is held in honor of Chad Day, a Bradenton resident who passed away while being cared for by Tidewell Hospice in 2015. Day’s favorite thing to do was fish. Last year the tournament raised $8,000 for the Tidewell Foundation.

“We are grateful to Joann Day for organizing this tournament in support of the Tidewell Foundation,” said Debbie Mason, President of the Tidewell Foundation. “Events like this make it possible for us to offer world-class comfort, care and compassion to those who need it the most in our region.”

The captain’s meeting is Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. Tournament participants may begin fishing immediately after the captain’s meeting and must have all pictures submitted by 2 p.m. Sunday April 10, 2022. The tournament will pay out a total of $6,000 in prize money. In each species, first place will claim $1,000, second $700 and third $300. This year’s tournament is sponsored by Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar.

On Saturday, April 9 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., there will be several silent auctions and more than 20 raffle baskets, as well as a 50/50 being held at the Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar. These events are open to the public, and raffle tickets can be purchased at the restaurant, located at 7150 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34243.

For more information about the tournament and to register, visit ChadDay.ProFishingTournaments.com.

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About Tidewell Foundation, Inc. 

The Tidewell Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation established to ensure perpetual philanthropic support to Tidewell Hospice and its family of healthcare companies. Charitable contributions to the Tidewell Foundation sustain and grow the critically important programs and services provided through the not-for-profit mission of Tidewell Hospice and its affiliates. Donor-funded programs offer compassion and comfort to those who need it most in our community by caring for all, regardless of their ability to pay. It starts with generosity and is paid forward with every patient connection, family served and life changed. Discover how each donation strengthens our community; learn more by visiting www.tidewellfoundation.org.