12th Annual Love 2 Fish Tournament

Hospice of Kona announces the 12th annual Love 2 Fish tournament, sponsored by EZ Pickens, Altres Staffing, Alaska Airlines and Big Island Electric on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.

During the daylong fishing tournament, participants will enjoy a fun banquet, silent auction and monetary prizes in the following categories: Marlin, Ahi, Mahi-Mahi and Ono, as well as in a special “Couples Division.”

Winners of the Couples Division will also receive a pair of round trip coach tickets courtesy of Alaska Airlines to anywhere it flies (excluding Cuba).Registration is $250 per boat ($150 is donated to Hospice of Kona, $100 goes to the tournament cash prize pool). Entrants can sign up directly at Honokōhau Harbor’s Charter Desk, or by calling the Charter Desk at (808) 329-5735. For more information or to donate to the silent auction, please contact Hospice of Kona at (808) 324-7700, or info@hospiceofkona.org.

“The ongoing support from the fishing community is so very much appreciated,” said Hospice of Kona Chief Executive Officer Laura Varney. “Their participation, monetary donations, silent auction items and more help us provide the very best to those under our care.”

Those wishing to attend the banquet may purchase tickets separately for only $25.

Hospice of Kona provides family-centered support, education and care for those approaching the end of life. The organization is recognized as the best resource to support and advocate for the terminally ill and their caregivers and to educate professionals, volunteers and the general public about hospice care and palliative care.