Hook the Cure Returns to Vallarta in October
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| | For more information, visit HookTheCure.com or contact Gary Green, event organizer, here in Vallarta, at (322) 150-7214. | | |
Puerto Vallarta - Lush beaches and balmy breezes will, once again, set the scene as fundraisers cast their lines in Banderas Bay to benefit cystic fibrosis research and patient care.
From October 23rd-26th 2008, 150 guests will enjoy a long weekend of world-class fishing, challenging golf, spa treatments and unlimited gourmet food and drinks at the Villa Premiere hotel, all while helping a worthy cause.
"The support of the local Puerto Vallarta community has been outstanding," says Bob Huston, Chairman, 2008 Hook the Cure. "Last year's event reeled in a whopping $345,000 USD net which helps us make significant progress in assisting people with this country's leading genetic killer of young people."
Co-chairman Jeff Jennison agrees: "It's heartening to see so many people come out and support the Foundation. Every bit of help brings us closer to a cure."
 "I'm thrilled that BJ's Restaurants is able to contribute to this very successful event," adds Rob DeLiema, President of BJ's Restaurants Foundation. "BJ's has a long-standing commitment to fighting this disease, and events like Hook the Cure in Puerto Vallarta bring us all closer to finding the cure."
About 40,000 children and adults have cystic fibrosis, a disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, often causing life-threatening lung infections and can stop the body from breaking down and absorbing food. Research has come a long way in increasing the life expectancy of CF patients. In the 1950s, a child diagnosed with the disease would likely die before finishing elementary school. Today, many people can live full lives into their 30s and 40s, and beyond.
Puerto Vallarta's blue skies and clear water create a paradise for the I.G.F.A-sanctioned fishing tournament, part of the Redbone Tournament Series. Adrenaline will rush as novices and seasoned anglers alike battle for trophy-sized marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, tuna and many other species.
In 2007, Bob and Joe Lombardo from Orange County, California claimed the overall top honors while Bob Zieman and Dana Ruf landed the biggest dorado at 29.5 pounds. Libby Pelican and Howard Bloxom captured the kudos in the released billfish division. 19 sailfish were released during the two-day event.
Both the tournament and local boats were coordinated through Charter Dreams in Puerto Vallarta, the only charter company in Puerto Vallarta recommended by Marlin Magazine and World Outdoor News. Charter Dreams will, once again, coordinate the 2008 outing.
Baseball royalty Wade Boggs, Los Angeles radio personality Shawn Parr and other personalities will also join in on the fun and serve as master of ceremonies.
For those who prefer to have their fun on dry land, Vista Vallarta will provide its signature golf courses by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf, both featuring a challenging game and gorgeous views of Puerto Vallarta's tropical scenery, for Hook the Cure hackers.
Hook the Cure guests will get a chance to set their hooks into the silent and live auction instead of prize-winning fish. Some of the great items up for bid are a Toshiba 42" donated by Toshiba and IOTEC, American Airlines Celebrity Ski Package in Vail, Colorado, a New York Hilton package with a Broadway Show, Tavern on the Green and transportation on American Airlines, Business Class airfare on American Airlines with hotel, a private villa in Punta De Mita donated by Paul and Debbie Motenko & Jerry and Cheri Hennessy, a Holland America cruise and more!
The rest of the weekend is pure indulgence at the Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa. If anyone still has a care in the world it will be melted away at the full service spa with a beauty salon, steam rooms, saunas, Jacuzzi and fitness rooms.
Others will find fun and relaxation off the resort, enjoying all Puerto Vallarta has to offer. The friendly and clean city boasts cultural events and exhibits, shopping, exciting jungle day trips, lively nightclubs and restaurants, and of course, many romantic hideaways.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is extremely grateful to its sponsors: American Airlines, Anaheim Ducks, Andale & Andales on the Bay, Architectural Traditions, Bernard Hodes Group, BJ's Restaurants Foundation, Charter Dreams of Puerto Vallarta, Colliers International, Ernst & Young LLP, Go Country 105 & Shawn Parr, Gray Taxidermy, IOTEC/Toshiba, KTLA, Millie & Severson, Norm Wilson & Sons, O'Connell Landscape, PDEIC, Puerto Vallarta International Friendship Club, PVRPV.com, Redbone @ Large Tournament Series, RGA Architects, Rotary International, Sakahara Architects, Skipper & Dukes Offshore Fishing Series and Watson Land Company.
For more information, visit HookTheCure.com or contact Gary Green, event organizer, here in Vallarta, at (322) 150-7214. |
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