HOOKS FOR HEROES – A STAMFORD, CT CHARITY EVENT

A STAMFORD, CT CHARITY EVENT

HONOR | RESPECT | TRADITION

Hooks for Heroes was founded on giving back to those
who gave their all to defend our right to live free.

HISTORY

In 2012, Past Commodores Richard Kondub and Pat Buzzeo of the Halloween Yacht Club wanted to do something for our Veterans. They decided to start a fishing contest to raise money for a Veteran organization. In 2012 and 2013, the proceeds went to the Wounded Warrior Project. Since 2014, all proceeds went to the local Chapter 13 DAV Stamford CT “Operation Gift Cards” resulting in tremendous response from our veterans.

This has become a Community event in which our community donates all that is needed. In this way we are able to bring our wounded warriors up from Walter Reed National Military Hospital for not only a day of fishing but also bring their family members out sailing. This also includes Connecticut veterans from WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Desert Storm and all other conflicts since.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Hooks for Heroes is an Annual Fishing Tournament Event that was created to help support those who have served our country.

June 27, 2020 Halloween Yacht Club to host the ninth annual hooks for heroes fundraiser to benefit our wounded and injured military troops at the Walter Reed national military hospital.