With brand new rods and reels, with tackle boxes to match, children and their families arrived one by one at Folsom Lake Sunday morning.“There’s nothing that compares to it, these kids are fantastic,” said John Hennecke. “These families are experiencing something otherwise they may not be able to experience, it’s a big deal.”Hennecke is with Cast for Kids, a foundation that pairs volunteer anglers with children with special needs and their families, to spend a day on the water fishing.“I’m gonna go on that boat, I’m gonna go on that boat!” yelled 4-year-old Grayson with glee as he was lifted out of his wheelchair and onto a boat with his father.“For children with disabilities it really helps out a lot,” said Grayson’s father, Steven Hoskin, explaining this experience was their first father-son fishing trip.Sunday morning, more than 20 children and their families loaded up in boats and spent the day on Folsom Lake in search of bass.“This organization ends up becoming like a family, everybody here has already greeted him, loved on him, and gives him a sense of normality,” said Brenda Keen, as she held her young son.Cast for Kids coordinates events in most states across the nation, serving thousands of children and their families each year.For information or to volunteer click here.
With brand new rods and reels, with tackle boxes to match, children and their families arrived one by one at Folsom Lake Sunday morning.
“There’s nothing that compares to it, these kids are fantastic,” said John Hennecke. “These families are experiencing something otherwise they may not be able to experience, it’s a big deal.”
Hennecke is with Cast for Kids, a foundation that pairs volunteer anglers with children with special needs and their families, to spend a day on the water fishing.
“I’m gonna go on that boat, I’m gonna go on that boat!” yelled 4-year-old Grayson with glee as he was lifted out of his wheelchair and onto a boat with his father.
“For children with disabilities it really helps out a lot,” said Grayson’s father, Steven Hoskin, explaining this experience was their first father-son fishing trip.
Sunday morning, more than 20 children and their families loaded up in boats and spent the day on Folsom Lake in search of bass.
“This organization ends up becoming like a family, everybody here has already greeted him, loved on him, and gives him a sense of normality,” said Brenda Keen, as she held her young son.
Cast for Kids coordinates events in most states across the nation, serving thousands of children and their families each year.
For information or to volunteer click here.
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