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Introduction

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

IMPORTANT ARTICLE
For the estimated 50,000 women a year who have one or both breasts removed through surgery, mastectomy usually means a disfiguring scar or reconstructive surgery to mask it.

Now, a small, but growing, number of surgeons are taking a different approach. They're using smaller, strategically placed incisions that make the scars less visible and leave the breast's skin and nipple intact.

Dr. Charles Cox of the University of South Florida estimates that he's one of about 25 in the country who perform skin sparing, nipple sparing mastectomies. The procedure, pioneered by the Cleveland Clinic, is relatively new; Cox performed his first one five years ago. He has had to special-order tools for it. Read More>>>

2nd Annual Hooked on Hope Tournament Results
Grand Slam
Wade Boggs-78.25 inches | Captain T.J. Stewart  
Redfish
1st place: Tim Walker Jr.-33 inches | Captain Rick Seward
2nd place: Dr. Michael Albrink 31.5 inches | Captain Greg DeVault
3rd place: Todd Murphy 31.5 inches | Captain John Turner
Snook
1st place:  Shelly Sohl 34 inches | Captain Sergio Atanes
2nd Place: Tim Brown 33 inches | Captain Sean Hagan
3rd Place: Gene Kent 32 inches | Captain Jason Prieto
Trout 
1st place: Joe Mercurio 25.5 inches | Captain Troy Sapp
2nd place: Laura Eagan 24 inches | Captain John Paiva
3rd place: Christie Grenowicz 22inches | Captain Mark Thomas
Breast Cancer Survivors that participated:
Debby Walker Pam Miltner Barbara Woodke Kim Swearingen
Renea Witherington Mary Young Debbie Thompson Brenda Stanley
2009 Photos
Breast Cancer News
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Revolutions Medical Acquires Exclusive Rights To License FDA Approved Breast Biopsy Localization System
Complications Reduced In Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients By Radiation Device
New Women's Imaging Technique Allows For A More Accurate Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer
New Findings From Global Survey Of Women Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer Highlight Strategies To Improve Patient Enrollment In Clinical Trials

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Inshore Fishing Tournament to benefit USF Breast Health.
Snook . Redfish . Trout
October 8th and 9th, 2010

Dr. Charles E. Cox M.D.
Tournament Director | email
Lori Deaton:
813.967.5032
Tournament Information
Friday, October 8th, 2010
6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Kick off Reception
Silent Auction
Dine with captains and anglers
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Registration 8 am to 9 am
Fishing Tournament - 9 am to 3 pm
Luau Awards Ceremony - 4 pm to 6 pm
At the:
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane
St. Petersburg FL 33711

1.800.227.8045
Entry Fee
$1500.00 Per Boat (team of 3 Anglers)
Individual entries- $500.00
(you will be paired with other individual anglers)
We Provide
Captain and Boat
Fishing Equipment
Anglers’ Kick Off Reception
Luau Awards Ceremony
All Meals
Silent Auction
Entertainment
Tournament shirt and visor
Awards and other goodies

2009 Sponsors
Ice Sports Forum
Florida's Mulch Express
Humana
Todd Couple's Superstore
Halo
Ladyfish Charters
Masonry Builders Inc.
Adventurous Womans Club
Angela Rasmussen DDS
WIlliam Karns Enterprises
Take2videoproductions.com
Post Net
Columbia Restaurant
Albear Plastic Surgery
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