Welcome to the Hooked on Hope Web site

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I announce the 2009 Hooked on Hope Inshore Fishing Tournament to benefit USF Breast Health and Dr. Charles E. Cox MD, FACS.

After being involved for many years as a fishing guide in several of the most prestigious fishing tournaments on the West Coast, a thought occurred to me.  No one had hosted an event such as this to benefit breast cancer. I pondered that thought for some time and it wouldn’t leave my mind, nor my heart. I just knew I had to do it. It didn’t matter to me what it took, it was going to happen! I believe that nothing happens by chance, but by design. Knowing this, it was crucial for me to surround myself with the perfect circle of people to make this dream a reality. Fortunately, I have surrounded myself with the best committee a tournament director could ask for.

We are proud to be given the opportunity to support such a worthy cause and for such an amazing facility. The USF Breast Health CRISP (Clinical and Research Integrated Strategic Program) was designed specifically to care for patients effectively and efficiently.  Dr. Cox and his team are now able to expeditiously diagnose breast cancer and promptly develop treatment options.

I hope you’ll climb aboard and join us as we get hooked up on hope this year at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort on Friday, October 8th & Saturday, October 9th 2009.

Sincerely,

Captain Lori Deaton
Tournament Director
Hooked on Hope