18th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament

If you like fishing and helping others, then DHR Health invites you to join them at their 18th Annual “Fishing for Hope” Tournament. The event will take place at Jim’s Pier on South Padre Island on August 24, 2024. All proceeds raised at the event go to benefit uninsured patients at the Hope Family Health Center, a non-profit organization that see over 5,000 patients a year. To date, DHR Health has helped raise over $4 M for the center since its coordination of this hallmark event.

“This is one of the largest fishing tournaments on the Texas coast and we invite all to join us for a day of fun and community spirit at our annual event. Your participation helps raise essential funds to support families in need, providing them with crucial assistance and resources,” said Marissa Castañeda, Senior Executive Vice President for DHR Health.

The Hope Family Health Center is a non-profit family healthcare facility with locations in McAllen and Weslaco, dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of uninsured families living in the Rio Grande Valley.  The center provides various primary medical, counseling, integrated behavioral health, peer support, case management, and wellness programs. All services are provided free of charge through the generous efforts of the center’s volunteer physicians and medical staff. All prospective patients seen at HOPE must provide proof of household income among other required documentation.

Every year, DHR Health employees dedicate themselves to establishing various fundraisers at to benefit the Hope Family Health Center. They do this by hosting t-shirt and bake sales, and jewelry fundraisers. DHR Health employees have raised thousands to help the Hope Family Health Center. To date, DHR Health employees have helped raise close to $2 M of the monies.

For those interested in joining DHR Health’s fundraising efforts, there is still time to become a valued event sponsor. Several sponsorship tiers are available for a company or organization—platinum, gold, silver, or bronze. Each tier offers distinct benefits, including angler registration tickets to tournament social events, company logo recognition in the local newspaper, a company banner displayed at Jim’s Pier, and ongoing company name announcements during event activities. Another way businesses can help support the event is by donating items that will be part of the event’s legendary stars auction.

To become an event sponsor or for more information about the 18th Annual DHR Health Fishing for Hope Tournament, please call Minerva Echols or a team member at the DHR Health Events Department at (956) 362-3140.