The Fourth Annual REALTORS Care® Fishing Derby took place this year in Selkirk Park with the biggest turn-out in the history of the tournament. Over 100 REALTORS®, friends, family, and associates came out to help make this the most successful derby ever. Everyone was treated to clear, though windy, September weather, a day spent on the Red River, and some friendly competition. $8,405 was raised this year in support of the MREA Shelter Foundation, making this the largest amount in the history of the tournament.
Those participating had the chance to win the grand prize – a LUND boat donated by A+ Financial – and our lucky winner was Don Friesen. Winners in other categories included: Jason Hamilton for biggest catfish at 96.5 cm; Gerry Culleton for biggest walleye at 44 cm; Len Westwood for biggest bass at 49 cm. Each of our hidden lengths winners went home with a big-screen TV and those lucky participants were: Boris Kolisnyk for catfish; Stephen Yuffe for walleye; and Lance Cherry for bass.
The Manitoba Real Estate Association would like to thank everyone who participated, sponsored, donated prizes and gave their time to help make this the best derby yet!
The Manitoba Real Estate Association Shelter Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that raises money through organized events, projects and donations from individuals and corporations and in turn distributes these funds to shelter-related charities in Manitoba. If you would like to learn more about, or contribute to the MREA Shelter Foundation please visit www.mreashelterfoundation.com or contact the Manitoba Real Estate Association office at (204) 772-0405.
