Make-A-Wish® Receives $125,000 Donation from RCASF to Grant Wishes to Children with Critical Illnesses

40th Annual Fishing Tournament Raises $125,000 to Grant 25 ‘Wishes’ for Make-A-Wish Foundation and also raises $20,000 for the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Junior Angler’s Educational Program.

The roofing community is making a splash in South Florida with the largest non-corporate donation to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida as well as a substantial donation to the International Game Fish Association. (IGFA)

The Roofing Contractors Association of South Florida (RCASF) is a not for profit trade association whose purpose is to educate and foster a high standard of business ethics among roofing contractors and associate members. RCASF members endeavor to ‘give back’ to their community throughout the year by hosting several charitable events.  The RCASF Fishing Tournament is the Association’s largest annual philanthropic effort.  This year, the RCASF Fishing Tournament raised a record setting $125,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and $20,000 for the International Game Fish Association’s Junior Angler’s Educational Program.

Above Photo: International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Check Award: Left to right, Fishing Committee Member, Anthony Utter (GAF), Jack Vitek (IGFA Manager of Outreach & Education), Lisa Morse (IGFA Youth Education Manager), Nehl Horton (IGFA President), and RCASF Fishing Tournament Chairman, Gene Fall (Certified Roofing)

The 40th Annual Fishing Tournament was held at Hawk’s Cay Resort in the Florida Keys on June 7-9th.  The Awards Ceremony was held at the IGFA on August 8th. Norm Wedderburn, CEO & President of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Southern Florida said, “RCASF truly believes in our wish granting mission.  RCASF has literally changed the lives of thousands of people; children and their families, who are affected by critical illnesses.  We are very grateful to RCASF for their continued support.”

"We are inspired by the work Make-A-Wish does to brighten the lives of children diagnosed with critical  illnesses" said Gene Fall, President of Certified Roofing & RCASF Fishing Tournament Committee Chairman. “We understand the impact that a ‘wish’ has on a child.  It allows these kids to focus on a dream rather than hospitals and treatments. We are proud to support programs that can provide hope, inspiration and happiness, especially in the lives of children.”  As a non-profit receiving no government funding, Make-A-Wish relies on the support of donors to make wish granting possible.

Above Photo: Fishing Tournament Signature Sponsors: Barry & Gail Birenbaum and Anthony Utter & Wendy Harvest Beacon Roofing Supply (Dave Clark) Bob and Bonnie Hilson CJM Roofing (Steve Mallek) Earl W. Johnston Roofing & Big Al's Roofing Empire Roofing Company SE (Steve Pearce) Gene and Lisa Fall Hi-Tech Roofing & Sheet Metal (Mike & Lisa Daley) Joe Ward Roofing (Joe & Diane Ward) Paul Bange Roofing (Richard Gotshall) Perkins Roofing (Dean Perkins, Amber & Tim Kanak) RCASF Collective Walk Up Donation 2019 Rob and Dora Foote Frank Seeber Roofing (Frank & Audrey Seeber) Spec Building Materials Corp. (Rob Ricci) The Borowski Family (Robert & Rosalita) & Care Sheet Metal & Roofing (Robert Zuccaro) The Fowler Family & Gulfeagle Supply (Todd & Amy Fowler) Weather-Tech Roofing (Bob & Toni Fitzgerald)

The RCASF Fishing Committee, a group of civic minded member/volunteers, has already begun planning for next year’s tournament.  The date is set for June 12-14, 2020 at Hawk’s Cay Resort with the goal of brightening the lives of even more children. They encourage donations of fishing related items for auction and financial sponsorships.  If you would like to contribute, please contact RCASF. 

To learn more about RCASF members and sponsors, please visit their website at www.RCASF.org.

Main Photo: Fishing Tournament Committee: Left to Right Luke Turner (Cadamar Group), Ryan Toimil (Beacon Roofing Supply), Wanda Trouba, Vice President, Make-A-Wish Foundation Southern Florida, Bridget Keller (RCASF), Lewis Buckner (Suncoast Roofers Supply) Anthony Utter (GAF), Erica Bergeron (Gulfeagle Supply), Lynne Johnston (Earl W. Johnston Roofing), Dave Clark (Beacon Roofing Supply), Gene Fall, Committee Chairman (Certified Roofing), Corey Daley (Daley Brothers Roofing), Pablo Acanda (Tropical Roofing Products) & Wendy Harvest (RCASF)

Editor's Note:  We are very proud to also note that Cotney Construction Law was a sponsor for this event!