| Massachusetts Striped Bass Association Since 1950 |
| 4TH ANNUAL HELP HOOK THE CURE STRIPED BASS DERBY |
| The Fourth Annual Help Hook the Cure Derby will have boats from all over Massachusetts on the waters of Boston Harbor between 5AM and 3 PM on August 23, 2008. Nick Frasso, along with the Winthrop Lodge of Elks, will lead the charity event benefiting Parkinson disease research. A BBQ featuring a DJ and raffle prizes will begin at 3 PM to announce the winners. "Everyone always has a great time and a lot of laughs at the derby," says Nick Frasso, diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2000, "I named my boat the Shake N' Bait because a little humor helps me stay positive." The derby, organized by Frasso, was highlighted in the summer 2006 issue of Parkinson Report and has raised $35,000 to date. The catcher of the largest striped bass will go home with $1000 while the person with the second largest will receive $250. Kids will receive a trophy for their participation. Head to Boston Harbor on August 23, 2008 and help hook the cure. 35 sponsors are already hooked on helping the cause. For additional Information on Nick Frasso and the Help Hook the Cure Derby, visit: www.helphookthecurederby.onesite.com www.parkinson.org |
