In its first eight years, “Exelon Nuclear’s “Fishing for a Cure” has raised over $130,000 for charity. This year's charity event will benefit our deployed American Troops through Operation MOMS Cookies.
Operation MOMS Cookies, which is based in Wilmington, Illinois, strives to promote patriotism and community activism in programs aimed at uplifting the morale of deployed service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. They do so through a variety of programs including their “Box of Home” and “Buddy Box” care package mailings. The organization also coordinates welcomes and send offs and phone home programs for our Troops.
“I think it is great that our charity tournament will benefit the men and women who serve in the armed forces,” said Braidwood Site Vice President Amir Shahkarami. “I am excited to be a part of it.”
Visit the Operation MOMS Cookies website to learn more about the organization.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Location: Braidwood Lake
Entry Fee: SOLD OUT!
For the first time in tournament history, Exelon Nuclear’s “Fishing for a Cure” reached its maximum participation limit of 100 boats, which guarantees Operations MOMS Cookies, Inc. a minimum $10,000 donation.
Although space in the bass fishing tournament is sold out, organizations and individuals can still make a donation to support American troops. There’s also still plenty of room for young anglers at the children’s tournament being held that same day at the Godley Park District.
Kids Fishing Tournament
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Registration Begins
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.- Event
Location: Godley Park District
Entry Fee: $5 per Child
Make a Donation
Donations are also being accepted. You can donate by sending a check or money order to:
Fishing for a Cure
Braidwood Generating Station
35100 South Route 53
Braceville, IL 60407
Past Benefitting Charities
The Beth Ann Miller Foundation in their fight against Bacterial Meningitis (2002), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2003,) the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Center (2004), the Multiple Sclerosis Society (2005), Citizens United in Research of Epilepsy (2006), the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Illinois (2007), the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (2008), and Autism Speaks (2009).