With an unstoppable determination to find a cure for cancer, a small team of employees from Alexandria Industries — along with massive community support from sponsors, volunteers, and participants — raised $125,000 at its 16th Annual Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge event for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Douglas County.
The money provides transportation for cancer patients to medical appointments, lodging for cancer therapies, copay assistance to supplement the cost of treatments and medications, and funding for medical research.
The 2023 Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge had record-breaking attendance, including 240 kids 12 years and younger.
The family friendly event offers a fun-filled day of ice fishing for a great cause. This year’s record-breaking attendance of 1,564 participants, including 240 kids 12 years and younger, competed for 100 prizes in two fish categories: the top 50 large fish (walleye, northern) and the top 50 small fish (crappie, perch, sunfish) – by weight and time registered. Fish prizes ranged in value from $50 to $2,500.
“With overwhelming community support and the eagerness of volunteers, this year’s event proves that a small team can make a huge difference in the fight against cancer,” said Tom Schabel, CEO, Alexandria Industries. “Tournament goers say this event is fun for the whole family and a one-of-a-kind experience making a positive impact on peoples’ lives. One day we hope to live in a world without cancer.”
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life celebrates cancer survivors, supports those currently fighting cancer, and honors those lost to cancer.
About Fishing For the Cure
Created by a small group of Alexandria Industries’ employees, the Fishing For the Cure Ice Fishing Challenge is about everyday people making a difference in the fight against cancer. All proceeds are donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. See more details on our website www.fishingforthecure.net, or find us on Facebook – Fishing for the Cure.
About Alexandria Industries
Alexandria Industries produces custom components using industry-leading technology and a skilled workforce through extruded aluminum, precision machining, fabrication, plastic injection and foam molding, welding and assembly services. The company makes the parts that go into products people see and use every day, such as components for all-terrain vehicles, renewable energy systems, watercraft, hospital equipment, playground equipment, lighting systems and much more. Alexandria Industries is headquartered in Alexandria, Minn., with manufacturing locations in Minnesota and Indiana. See us on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.