The winner of Hi Mar fundraiser is ? - NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey

MVP · #1 05-21-2013, 04:04 AM

All I can say is that njfishing members really stepped up to the plate and made the Hi-Mar fundraiser for elderly neighbor of mine a big success as the money we raised truly made a difference and was a great help in getting her through a tough time after her accident. I am truly gratefull for everyone here who supported the cause. The final thing to do is announce the winner of the Kevin Bogan Fish Poison Fluke Rod with anglers name on it which Kevin so kindly donated. Kevin sent me a private PM when I posted my idea for fundraiser back in Feb. that he would donate a custom Fish Poison Fluke rod for me to do whatever i wanted with to raise money. He did this all in the background without looking for any recognition or anything in return. Very impressed.

I put all the names in a hat of everyone who donated or bought something at the Hi MAr show as well as anyone who made donations in cash or paypal.

The Winner of the Kevin Bogan custom Fish Poison Fluke rod is. Drum role please.

LARRY HART (hartattack)

Could not have happened to a nicer guy. Larry walked up to me and introduced himself to me at the show. He did not know me personally or lady who was effected. He was just touched by the story and wanted to help. I am so pleased to see his name drawn as I have gotten a chance to know him and he is truly a super nice guy.

Please contact Kevin Bogan to make arrangements to have rod made. If you want anything extra special on rod that is above and beyond the basic Fish Poison black on black fluke rod tell Kevin exactly what you want and I will be happy to pay for any upcharge.

This was truly a life changing experience for me personally as I have been thinking of starting my own bussiness for a few years now. Having to help take care of 2 elderly parents for the past few years and now helping out this neighbor opened my eyes for the need for an advocate for the elderly population that are in need of care. I recenlty launched a Health Services Firm called 1 on 1 CARING Solutions to help those in need with all their Healthcare needs. We are a full service firm providing: Homecare, Staffing, referral services, mobility products and technolgy solutions to both individuals and facilities. Even though are license just took effect May 1 st the need for what we do is through the roof. That is the good news. The bad news is that we are so busy that I have not had a minute to myself to wet a line and catch some fish.

I am truly blessed to be a member of the njfishing community, as your acts of kindness when people are in need have touched and helped many. I am proud to call many of you my friends. Many thanks to all for your help and well wishes.

Alex
MVP

Blackfish Doug · #2 05-21-2013, 06:13 AM

Congratulations Larry couldn't happen to a better guy. A great job you did on that Alex a good person as well. I'm sure your business will thrive just from your PR skills alone good luck in your venture.

GDubya07 · #3 05-21-2013, 06:36 AM

LARRY HART (hartattack)

Could not have happened to a nicer guy. Larry walked up to me and introduced himself to me at the show. He did not know me personally or lady who was effected. He was just touched by the story and wanted to help. I am so pleased to see his name drawn as I have gotten a chance to know him and he is truly a super nice guy.

x 2 - you got that right - Larry is da man -

Kudos to what you do and good luck in your business ventures - awesome karma

GDubs-

hartattack · #4 05-21-2013, 07:53 AM

WOW - this is the next best thing to winning Powerball

Alex - you're a 'mensch' (Google it and smile). Your compassion for others is only matched by your passion for Fishing ! And there's no way I'm hitting you with Bogan upcharges. Save that for those who really need it !! . . . . Best alway, LH

MVP · #5 05-21-2013, 10:36 PM

Larry,

Thanks so much for the compliment. Jewish lady i use to work with use to call me that all the time. Please post a picture of finished rod once you pick it up from Kevin. Even better yet post a picture when you land a double digit fluke on it.

Best of luck

Alex

dfish28 · #6 05-22-2013, 01:31 AM

You guys... Just when ya think ya can't have a tear jerked from your eye...MVP, probably got a great 55 and over community that's mostly way over that. Mark to advertise if you want to get busier, you got my link ... And good lookin out there... Like I said .

Gerry Zagorski · #7 05-22-2013, 06:53 AM

Congrats to Larry and a heartwarming gesture Alex. Nice to know there are folks out there who truly care.

Tunarun · #8 05-22-2013, 11:38 AM

If you have the same Passion for your new business as you do for fishing, it should be a Huge Success! Hopefully, you'll be so busy this winter that I'll be catching your blackfish in Md.! lol Dennis

MVP · #9 05-23-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tunarun

If you have the same Passion for your new business as you do for fishing, it should be a Huge Success! Hopefully, you'll be so busy this winter that I'll be catching your blackfish in Md.! lol Dennis

By the time winter comes i will be so rusty that i will not be able to catch them anyway.

tropics · #10 05-23-2013, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hartattack

WOW - this is the next best thing to winning Powerball

Alex - you're a 'mensch' (Google it and smile). Your compassion for others is only matched by your passion for Fishing ! And there's no way I'm hitting you with Bogan upcharges. Save that for those who really need it !! . . . . Best alway, LH

WOW you won the power ball already!!
Congrats on the rod maybe you can get it spiral wrapped.