Thanks Dana and all 57's from the LARRC

[CAPT'N]

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you that gave of yourself today, for the special needs kids at our annual event. The weather cooperated, and the fish were paying attention as the Los Angeles Rod and Reel Club's Annual Special Needs Kids Derby went into the books as our best event ever!

Dana- cant thank you enough for the shirts you gave to all the kids. You helped make the day for the kids, and I am sure they will remember the sticky, slippery fish every time they wear their shirts, thanks!

Bones, Gary, Bigred, Hittson, Arthur, KPN, Rus88, Goordy,FINSMACKDOWN, rrawstron emilio, and everyone else that came and fished with the kids THANK YOU ALL!

I do not have to tell you that many a fish was caught, the kids were happy, and all left with multiple fish. I have fished with many of you, and to see you connect with the kids really made my day. These kids have a way of connecting with you on a different level, there is no pretense.
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Garlic-Gary, collect your $20 from KPN, all kidding aside Gary you put more kids on more fish than anyone there, 2 years in a row! You have risen beyound the Jedi Night to Hansen Dam Gary esq.

Arthur- you are one in a million--Thanks!

Khahn-- Glad you enjoyed yourself--cant wait to hit the water with you.

Bones--Did you catch any fish ?

Hitts- as always you were a great help today

Geordy--Thanks for the help!

BigRed--Did Bones catch any fish?

Flyinby--nice to meet you, lthanks for the kids goodies, look forward to fishin with you soon

FINSMACKDOWN- Nice to meet you, and again THANKS
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From the Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club, Myself and most importantly the kids,
Thanks You,

Capt'n

[Fisherman57]

First and foremost, I would like to thank EACH & EVERY TEAM 57 member who has ever purchased a TEAM 57 t-shirt.

YOU guys made it possible for TEAM 57 to donate a free t-shirt to each and every child that was part of this wonderful event today.

Im not sure just how many shirts we gave out today, but I think it was around 60 ... maybe more?..... but, regardless, every child involved went home with a free TEAM 57 t-shirt!

Some of the kids even wore their shirts TODAY!

Thank you to all the members who showed up ........ you all deserve a VERY BIG thank you!

This is the second year that TEAM 57 has participated and again, I would like to thank the LARRC for allowing TEAM 57 to be part of this great event!

Thanks Wingnut for helping me hand out the shirts, you saved me again.

I think Arthur has a few pics from the day that hopefully he will add to this thread also...... it was a great day!

I wish I could have spent more time with the kids, its truly rewarding to everyone involved!

I encourage you all to come out next year!

Dana
Fisherman57

[Wingnut]

"If you're not able to help a hundred people... help just one."

Scott, thank you for organizing such a wonderful event for the kids and giving us a chance to brighten their day... we are all richer because of it.

It was great to see so many FNN members coming out to donate their time and lend their help & support for the event.
You guys make me proud to be associated with such a generous group of individuals.

The heartwarming day through my eyes...

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Dana & I with the "Man" of the hour. LARRC President, our very own CAPT'N (Scott).
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A few of MANY volunteers.
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Just look at that shoreline.
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Wingnut and Badbeat, thanks Binh for joining us today.
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[bones]

Thanks for the invite Scott and Yes.....I caught one fish for my little girl before bigred elbowed me out and took over. He had a real special connection with the kids. It was nice to see my estranged team 57 members that I havn't had the pleasure to fish with for quite a while. Good friends.....Good times......great kids!
These events really put things in perspective in life and teach you to never take anything for granted.

[flyngby]

Thanks to Scott and the LARRC for the invite to the event!

What a Great Morning spent by all helping the kids!

I am looking forward to next year already.

Here are a few pics of the morning. I would have had more but the boy we were helping had the hot hand and kept us busy on the net with some very nice fish!!!

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Steve

[kpn]

Scott,
Thanks for the invited bro. It's my first year at the event, but it won't be the last. To see the kids having fun make my day.
It was nice to see all FNN peeps out there :Wink:.

KPN.

[Hitts0n]

I still cant believe it was a year ago when I last did this ! Good read !

[Badbeat]

For me, it was a very rewarding day. Thanks for allowing me to help out with the event. It was my first, but won't be my last. It was nice to meet all of the Team 57 members also, you guys are the best!

[sansou]

LA Rod & Reel (Cap't): These kids have a way of connecting with you on a different level, there is no pretense.

That's so true. Big kudos on having this annual event.

and,

Good job Team 57 for the T-shirts!!!

[BIGRED KILLA]

It was a lot of fun for every body thanks guys.





Bigred

[exfactor]

Very Cool! It is about helping the kids learn HOW TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS!!! Arthur and gang, my hat's off to you, and good karma definitely coming your way. Those kids couldn't have smiled bigger.

[PONTOON]

CAPT'N,

I just want to say that I think you and every one of the Team 57 members who shared their day and skills and love with these special needs children are nothing less than HEROES in my eyes.
As I looked through each picture I saw the joy you all brought to these children and I commend you!:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up:

Thank you CAPT'N.

[HelloBendo420]

way to go FNN!!

the fish gods are smiling:Smile::Smile::Smile:

[russ88]

Scott thanks for letting me volunteer. The kids gave us so much love!!! I applaud LARRC for hosting such a wonderful event.

[FishNFurious]

That is so cool of you guys. I'm definitely going to look into coming out next year.

[blackwater]

Scott.. Congrats on this great event for the kids!
Looks like you had alot of support from Dana and the Team57 crew...
We are all encouraged by you...
Blackwater

[Nhatster]

It's people like you guys that renew my faith in the human race, well done to all those involved!!!

[basscatcher]

you guys are awesome i have many friends that have a disablity and people look down on them. You guys just gave thise kids memories that they will never forget. :Thumbs Up: you guys rock.



God BLess

basscatcher

[Native Gal]

:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up:
Two thumbs up to all Team 57 members at this wonderful event.
This is one cool post.

The pixs were awesome, thanks everyone for posting them.
I love the pix of lil Scott with the thumbs up shot.

Gongrats guys,
NG
:Razz:

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Wow.....what can be said to truly convey what went on this particular day..

Those kids have such big hearts its amazing, to be able to bring 1 minute of joy, let alone a day of great fishing is priceless.

Those smiles on their faces and the unbelievable joy they demonstrated while not only catching the fish but the whole fishing experience in itself will forever remain in my memory as one of the most rewarding days ever…


They say when you die that your life flashes b4 your eyes, I know those memories will be amongst the images I see when it comes for my time to pass.

I cannot say enough about these kids….again..just as before…I didn’t see 1 single child misbehave and every single one was full of laughter, joy and smiles..

They say a smile is contagious!!!!


Well, I believe it is true cause as you all know, I rarely smile in any pics…..take a look at any pic that I appear in….I’m smiling !!!

That says it all, The joy from within them is spread to all from deep inside their hearts..

I’m not afraid to say that I for one am a richer man for having them share this day with me and I thank the LARRC for allowing me to take part and give back.

I love the fact that the one child (Sergio) actually remembered me from last year and I made sure he knew when he left that we’d be back to help them again…

This is the true spirit of fishing manifesting itself in the purest fashion…
What a wonderful opportunity to give back to the sport that has been so good to me !

I salute each and every angler that gave of themselves and made those kids days.

I wish good things to these kids and all of the blessings in life !

I left feeling like I could walk on air with those memories as I’m sure the kids did as well !

Thanks again for the opportunity to help.

I do want to add something:
I know in my heart that God granted me some magic on both these ocassions when I've helped out there at Hansen, it's a gift that was given to me but not meant for me in the end...it was simply channeled through me...I am very thankfull to have been chosen as that messenger..

Sincerely,
Gary