Texas Border Business
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – DHR Health made a big splash at the 20th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament, held on August 22 at Jim’s Pier in South Padre Island, raising an impressive grand total of $524,130. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Hope Family Health Center located in McAllen, which provides healthcare services for economically disadvantaged, medically uninsured and underserved children and adults throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Additionally, DHR Health’s employees raised over $160,000 themselves with top fundraising department honors going to Radiology, Lab, and Business Office.
“For 20 years, the “Fishing for Hope” tournament has brought together our employees, sponsors, and community partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most,” said Marissa Castaneda, senior executive vice president for DHR Health. “We are incredibly grateful for the continued generosity and support that has made this event such a success year after year. Every dollar raised will help the Hope Family Health Center continue providing essential medical services to uninsured families.”
Since its inception over 20 years ago, the “Fishing for Hope” Tournament has been the signature fundraising event for DHR Health. The event has been getting bigger every year and it is currently one of the largest fishing tournaments to benefit a non-profit organization on the Texas coast. After the fishing tournament, division winners were announced and an auction was held at the South Padre Island Convention Center.
The Fishing Tournament featured several fun competition categories for all fishing participants. In the physician and guest divisions, top honors went to the following anglers:
Physician Division Winners:
- First place: Dr. Fuad Zayed
- Second place: Dr. Delisa Guadarrama
- Third place: Dr. Gaudencio Olgin
- Fourth place: Dr. Jose Andres Gonzalez
- Fifth place: Dr. Juan Bernini
Guest Division Winners:
- First place: Ron Hoover Team
- Second place: 7 Day Addiction
- Third place: Boey Legends
- Fourth place: Captains Cove
- Fifth place: Reel Diagnostic with X-Ray on Demand
DHR Health is already securing sponsors for next year’s 21st Annual Fishing for Hope tournament event. To be a sponsor, please call the DHR Health Events Department at (956) 362-3140.
