Reel in bigger cash prizes at Buffalo Hospital Foundation's annual fishing tournament
BUFFALO, Minn. 08/11/2009--Big cash prizes are on the line at Buffalo Hospital Foundation's third annual fishing tournament, Saturday, Sept. 19 at Sturges Park on Buffalo Lake on Highway 25 and 2nd Avenue South in Buffalo, Minnesota. Cash prizes up to $2,700 will be awarded to tournament winners.
All proceeds from the tournament and silent auction will help purchase comfortable recliners and pullout sleepers for dads and families in Buffalo Hospital's new Birth Center.
Prizes are awarded in each category (northern, walleye and bass): first place winners take home $500, second place winners receive $300 and third place winners catch $100.
The tournament also includes a fantastic silent auction with items that will appeal to everyone. Spa retreats, hunting, fishing and golf packages, jewelry, purses and things for children are just a few of the great items up for bid.
Fish, sponsor a bobber or shop
Become a major sponsor of this fundraiser, register a fishing team, sponsor a $50 bobber with your name or organization on it to line the sidewalk, or donate a cash gift or silent auction item. Your support will make a difference for local families.
The tournament is open to anyone who wants to fish. Registration is $100 for a two-person/one-boat team. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., fishing starts at 8 a.m. and the weigh-in at 1:30.
Even if you don't fish, the weigh-in is fun to watch, so come out to see the big fish and bid at the silent auction.
More details
 Download a fishing tournament registration form.
Call Buffalo Hospital Foundation at 763-684-6800 to sign up or for more information.
Related Links
The Birth Center at Buffalo Hospital
2008 fishing tournament raises $11,145 to bring Project Lifesaver to Wright County
2007 fishing tournament raises $29,000 to upgrade automated external defibrillators (AEDs)
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