For the seventh consecutive year, Braidwood Generating Station will host Exelon Nuclear’s “Fishing for a Cure.” Anglers are invited to cast a line for charity in the team bass tournament on Saturday, May 31 at Braidwood Lake in Braceville, Ill.
Competing fishermen will have a chance to have some fun and win impressive cash prizes – which have reached a total of $10,000 this year. The first place team will reel in an impressive $4,000, with second and third place netting $2,500 and $1,000 respectively. The fourth, fifth and sixth place finishers will win $500 and teams finishing seventh through tenth will win $250.
This year’s tournament proceeds will benefit FAAN, (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network). FAAN is a nonprofit organization that raises public awareness, provides advocacy and education, and strives to advance research on behalf of those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis. More than 12 million Americans have food allergies — with a majority of those being children. Allergies can range from the easily treatable to sometimes being deadly.
“This is a wonderful event and a perfect opportunity for us to help a worthy cause and spend a fun day of fishing with the surrounding communities,” said Braidwood Site Vice President Bryan Hanson. “More than $80,000 has been raised for various charities in our previous tournaments. This year, we hope for another record-setting event that will generate funds for FAAN and also take our total amount raised through these tournaments well past the $100,000 mark.”
The tournament will commence from Braidwood Lake’s Kankakee Road (South) Ramp. The entry fee is $100 per team with all proceeds, including 100percent of all tournament entry fees, going to FAAN.
Click here for this year's rules.
Click here to download an entry form.
To receive an entry form by mail or for more information, contact Braidwood Generating Station Communications Manager Paul Dempsey via e-mail at paul.dempsey@exeloncorp.com or by telephone at (815) 417-3184.