Fishing club nets huge catch of toys, gift cards for charity
January 26, 2012 2:48PM
Fish Tales member Fred Howes displays the club’s fresh catch of toys at the foundation’s Orland Park warehouse. | Supplied photo
Fish Tales Fishing Club in Oak Forest recently netted 119 toys, $195 in gift cards and $235 in cash to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, a nonprofit organization located in Orland Park that provides toys, gift and gift certificates to children and teens fighting cancer.
Fish Tales Fishing Club is an organization of men and women who meet monthly to discuss fishing techniques, conduct seminars about local lakes and to support the South Suburban Special Recreation Association by organizing weekly fishing trips throughout the summer.
“We wanted to give back because the toys are put to good use all year round,” said Fish Tales member Fred Howes. “It is such a good thing that the Treasure Chest Foundation does.”
“A toy drive of this magnitude is a true blessing,” said Treasure Chest founder and CEO Colleen Kisel. “The Fishing Club’s tremendous support will brighten the lives of so many brave children and teens battling cancer.”
For more information, call Kisel at (708) 633-8699 or visit www.treasurechest.org.
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