LifePoint, Inc., an independent nonprofit corporation dedicated to advancing organ, eye and tissue donation in South Carolina for transplantation and research, recently held its 3rd Annual LifePoint Hooked on Life Fishing Tournament and BBQ Cook-Off. Ingeniously combining two of the Lowcountry’s favorite things, barbecue and fishing, the event was held Aug. 8-9 to raise awareness for a great cause.
LifePoint is an organ, eye and tissue recovery organization whose goal is to save the lives of those awaiting transplants by raising awareness of the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donors. Many people on the waiting list need a kidney, while others are waiting for a heart, lung, liver or pancreas; and LifePoint gives them much needed hope. Their mission includes providing professional and public education regarding organ, eye and tissue donations as well as providing educational and emotional support to families of potential donors. LifePoint is committed to serving South Carolina effectively, efficiently and ethically at every level, and through alliances with interested individuals and organizations.
Aptly named Hooked on Life, Charleston’s new favorite fishing tournament is dedicated to helping over 1,000 people waiting on South Carolina’s organ transplant list. Participants in this year’s tournament, live auction and BBQ cook-off helped to raise money and awareness for this worthy cause. Held at the beautiful Charleston Maritime Center, the rich aroma of barbecue permeated the air as contestants cooked onsite, while hungry barbecue aficionados paced the grounds, awaiting their chance at some of South Carolina’s best. Backwood’s Barbecue Boys took first place in the cook-off, followed by JT’s BBQ and Big Boy Q. However, the grand prize was taken by the crowd who was able to sample this year’s contest entries.
Preceding the Awards ceremony was a live auction featuring a 17′ Scout 177 Sport boat, retail value $28,000, made available by Hall Marine as well as a Moken 12.5 Kayak, retail value $1,300, made available by Sea Kayak Carolina.
Over 80 registered tournament participants fished the inshore and nearshore waterways from Edisto Island to Bulls Bay, looking for trout, flounder and redfish. Cash prizes, totaling $2,600, were offered for the longest redfish, flounder and spotted sea trout. The top prize for the greatest combined length of the three species was $500 and, once again, found its way into the pocket of last year’s tournament winner, Jason Schall. Schall, an IGFA International Sportsman award winner, is a lifelong Lowcountry angler and also volunteers on the tournament committee. “I’m happy help an organization such as LifePoint. They give people the most priceless thing on earth – hope.” Schall’s slam totaled 85 inches and set a new tournament record.
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