DHR Health gears up for 18th Annual ‘Fishing for Hope’ Tournament

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – DHR Health is to hold its 18th Annual Fishing for Hope Tournament at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island on August. 24.

All proceeds benefit uninsured patients at the Hope Family Health Center, a non-profit organization that sees over 5,000 patients a year.  

The Hope Family Health Center is a non-profit organization with locations in McAllen and Weslaco that has been in existence for over 28 years helping uninsured families of the Rio Grande Valley with various medical services at no cost. These services include counseling, integrated behavioral health, peer support, case management, and wellness programs. 

All services are provided free of charge through the generous efforts of the center’s volunteer physicians and medical staff. All prospective patients seen at HOPE must provide proof of household income among other required documentation.

To date, DHR Health has helped raise over $4 million for the center since its coordination of this hallmark event.

“This is one of the largest fishing tournaments on the Texas coast and we invite all to join us for a day of fun and community spirit at our annual event. Your participation helps raise essential funds to support families in need, providing them with crucial assistance and resources,” said Marissa Castañeda, senior executive vice president for DHR Health.

Castañeda said Fishing for Hope is one of the favorite events of the year for DHR staff.

Every year, Castañeda said, DHR Health employees dedicate themselves to establishing various fundraisers to benefit the Hope Family Health Center. She said they do this by hosting t-shirt and bake sales, and jewelry fundraisers. 

Castañeda said DHR Health employees have raised thousands to help the Hope Family Health Center. To date, DHR Health employees have helped raise close to $2 million of the monies.

Veronica “Roni” Yunes, director of public media relations and corporate communications said that for those interested in joining DHR Health’s fundraising efforts, there is still time to become a valued event sponsor. 

Several sponsorship tiers are available for a company or organization—platinum, gold, silver, or bronze, Yunes explained. Each tier offers distinct benefits, including angler registration tickets to tournament social events, company logo recognition in the local newspaper, a company banner displayed at Jim’s Pier, and ongoing company name announcements during event activities. 

Another way businesses can help support the event is by donating items that will be part of the event’s legendary stars auction, Yunes added.

For more information or to become an event sponsor, call the DHR Health Events Department at (956) 362-3140. 

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