On Saturday, May 22, 2010, The Live 3rd team was blessed by an opportunity to serve in our regional community at the 14th annual Detroit Area Kids Fishing Derby. This event is co-hosted by Gary Williams, President of Hook, Line and Sinker, Inc. and the Detroit Recreation Department.
578 young anglers from across the metropolitan area converged on Palmer Park and Lake Francis for a day of fun and fishing even the rain and mud were unable to dampen our spirits. No grass was growing under our volunteers feet, we were hopping between supporting registration; assembling goody bags complete with tackle boxes for the young anglers; the Tackle Shop was crazy busy, volunteers prepared 500 fishing poles for the start of the event but soon realized that was just the beginning… next was repairs (restringing and untangling) – estimate 1000+ awesome teamwork; meanwhile the Food tent was busy preparing and serving lunch to all of our guest. The afternoon lightened up and we got the opportunity to work with the youth and provide some much needed mentoring in the art of fishing.
There was a great sense of satisfaction among the volunteers as they saw the enthusiasm on the faces of each and every youngster as they participated in the 14th Annual Detroit Area Kids Fishing Derby. It was a true joy for all to see and to be a part of. Watching the children as they fished with anticipation of a fish grabbing their hook and taking it off was a pleasure and true heart-warming experience.
This was a rewarding opportunity to touch the lives of others in a positive way, and each of the volunteers was touched in a special way by having been a part of this event.
Gary Williams was so grateful for all we did to make the day extra special and memorable for the Detroit youth and wanted to make sure a warm heartfelt thanks was extended to all on his behalf and hopes to see us at the 15th Annual Fishing Derby (always the Saturday prior to the Memorial Day Weekend).
