ROGERS, Ark. – Walmart, FLW and the Children’s Miracle Network have partnered together to host the 2012 Will Fish for Kids Charity Bass Tournament in an effort to raise money for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. FLW Tour pros will take corporate teams fishing on Beaver Lake in a one-day tournament where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the hospital.
Tournament takeoff will begin Monday, April 30 at 7 a.m. at the Prairie Creek Marina, located at 1 Prairie Creek Marina Drive, Rogers, Ark. Weigh-in will be held at the same marina beginning at 3 p.m. The entry fee is $1,000 per boat.
During the charity bass-fishing event, tournament participants will be provided with breakfast and a box lunch as well as a lakeside cookout during the weigh-in. Every participant will also receive a gift bag filled with items donated by participating companies and a commemorative hat.
Companies interested in participating can register at flwoutdoors.com/willfishforkids or by calling FLW Community Outreach Manager Allie Gibbs at (270) 252-1594.
Silent auction logistics
In conjunction with the 2012 Will Fish for Kids Charity Bass Tournament, Walmart, FLW and the Children’s Miracle Network will be hosting a silent auction and dinner on Sunday, April 29 to raise money for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. All proceeds will benefit the hospital. The auction will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, Pinnacle Ballroom, located at 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, Ark.
For more information about the silent auction, click here.
About FLW
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