The Corpus Christi program held their 8th annual fishing tournament to benefit the American Diabetes Association (ADA), netting nearly $22,000 from all forms of fundraisers throughout the year. Director Mike Corona said that his facility held or participated in garage sales, a silent auction, a special and 3rd annual pop-up dinner at the Mockingbird Restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, co-owned by his son, a cycling/run/walk event, and placed yard signs in the area that encouraged the homeowners to help raise funds. With this year’s total, the Dismas program has raised nearly $86,000 for ADA research, education and child summer camps. The August 10 tournament was divided into three fish categories: Redfish, Drum and Trout with the winners receiving cash prizes. The first place winners in each category were Spencer Anderwald for Redfish; Destin Garcia for Drum, and Fermin Garcia for Trout. Ninety anglers took part with 150 attendees overall. Entertainment was part of the festivities with Farmer & Adele, a country music Western Swing duo performing at the restaurant, and Tanya Edwards serenading the attendees on her Steel Drum during the tournament. Sponsors included Navy Army Community Credit Union, The Mockingbird Restaurant, Larson Plumbing, TL Mechanical, Canales & Simonson Law Firm, Firetrol Protection Systems, Mira’s Sports & More, Amador Garcia Law Firm, David’s Heating and Air, Ron Barroso Law Firm, Scott Electric, House Arrest Services, John Schlosser, Leeward Adventures, AutoNation Hyundai, Den Freaney, Janice Reece, Ismeralda Serda, Carol Jackson, Chemcel Federal Credit Union, The Westin Riverwalk, Andrews Distributing, Academy Sports, Outback Steakhouse, The Beach House Day Spa, Candlewood Suites, Ruben Chavez, Fun-trackers, AutoNation Toyota, JNC Powerclean, Texas State Aquarium, HEB, WalMart, Super Cuts, Alamo Draft House, Bay LTD., and Husky Trailers. Dismas staff from other facilities also came to help including those from Laredo, Del Rio, and Lubbock.
